Disney Cruise Line
Meyer Werft Floats First Disney Believe Gigablock
Meyer Werft has floated the first of three gigablocks for Disney Believe; the midship section already contains space for the Grand Hall, plumbing and wiring.
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Disney Cruise Line
Trent Hitchcock Named Opening Cruise Director for Disney Believe
Disney Believe’s theater lineup includes Disney Encanto, the film’s first stage adaptation, alongside an updated Tangled: The Musical with new sets and special effects.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line to Take Over P&O Cruises’ Arcadia in 2029
Built by Fincantieri in Marghera in 2005, Arcadia was originally ordered by Holland America before being reassigned to Cunard and then P&O Cruises ahead of launch.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Believe Keel Laid at Meyer Werft Ahead of 2027 Debut
A Tinker Bell coin was placed beneath the keel during the Papenburg ceremony, matching the character set to appear in golden filigree on Disney Believe's bow.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Festivale Replaces Bolt With Three-Deck Water Park
Festivale’s first passenger sailing will depart Southampton on May 2, 2027, calling at Madeira, Tenerife and Grand Turk before arriving in Port Canaveral.
News
Emerald Kaia Begins Mediterranean Service as Brand’s Largest Yacht
Between Mediterranean summer seasons, Emerald Kaia is scheduled to sail the Seychelles from December 2026 through March 2027 on Indian Ocean voyages lasting eight to 20 days.
News
Antarctica21’s Magellan Discoverer Lacks Emissions Benchmarks
On fly-cruise itineraries, up to 88 passengers will fly two hours from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island, bypassing the Drake Passage before boarding.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura Debut Moves to May 2 With Two New Cruises
The new 10-day opening sailing will depart Trieste for Piraeus, calling at Greek islands, Croatian ports and Bar, Montenegro, before a nine-day return voyage.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Believe Opens General Bookings Oct. 19 Ahead of 2027 Debut
Castaway Club members get early access beginning October 12, with booking windows for Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver members running through October 15.
MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia Unveils Six Stage Shows Ahead of 2026 Debut
Following final sea trials off France’s Atlantic coast, MSC World Asia is due for delivery on November 25, with a naming ceremony set for November 28 in Le Havre.
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Explora III Makes North American Debut After Atlantic Crossing
Explora III is the line's first liquefied natural gas-powered vessel and can connect to shore electricity, with systems designed for future alternative fuels.
Royal Caribbean
Oasis of the Seas Schedules Toilet Shutdowns During Nassau Call
Oasis of the Seas issued an identical notice during a July 29 Nassau call, with the same two outage windows; Royal Caribbean has not said whether the work is connected.