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Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas revealed as fourth Icon-class ship

By Patrick Connolly

March 31, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

Hero of the Seas will join Royal Caribbean's fleet next year as the company's newest...

New York graffiti artist ELLE, the godmother and designer of the hull art of Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Luna, speaks ahead of its christening at PortMiami on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Embracing moon themes, NCL christens new ship Norwegian Luna in Miami

By Richard Tribou

March 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Norwegian Cruise Line christened new ship Norwegian Luna in Miami on Friday to begin its...

Disney Cruise Line's fourth Wish-class vessel due to begin sailing in late 2027 will be named Disney Believe. (Courtesy/Disney)

Disney Cruise Line gives name to new ship due next year

By Richard Tribou

March 18, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Disney Cruise Line announced the name coming to its fourth Wish-class ship slated to begin...

MSC Yacht Club on MSC Grandiose features the Top Sail Lounge for refreshments and live music on Jan. 16. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Is MSC Yacht Club worth it? Here’s what you get in the luxury ‘ship within a ship’ concept

By Patrick Connolly

March 16, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.

MSC Yacht Club offers a reprieve for guests staying in the cruise line's "ship within...

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Luna performs sea trials in the Adriatic Sea before its delivery on March 5, 2026 to the cruise line back at the Fincantieri shipyards in Marghera, Italy. (Courtesy/Fincantieri)

NCL takes delivery of Florida-bound Norwegian Luna cruise ship

By Richard Tribou

March 5, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Norwegian Cruise Line got ahold of its newest ship at a ceremony in Italy ahead...

Actor Robert Downey Jr. has been named the godparent of the Disney Adventure. (Paul Morse/Courtesy Disney Cruise Line)

Robert Downey Jr. named godparent of Disney Adventure, the cruise line’s largest ship

By Patrick Connolly

February 25, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

Best known as Tony Stark and Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey...

Performers sing and dance to the music of Elton John during a preview of “ELTON: A Celebration of Elton John” at the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios in Tampa on Jan. 14. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Norwegian Cruise Line peels back curtain on entertainment ops, including Elton John show

By Patrick Connolly

February 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios houses dozens of performers and creative professionals all working...

The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island has 17 acres of oceanfront property, including a central Party Cove neighborhood. (Andrew Gardiner/Courtesy Royal Caribbean)

Royal Caribbean’s new Bahamas beach club opens on a coveted strip of land

By Patrick Connolly

February 9, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opened to Royal Caribbean passengers in late December, improving...

Conservation photographer Drew McDougall is shown on the water on Jan. 25 in Terra Ceia. SSA Marine, working alongside Tampa holding company Slip Knott LLC, wants to build a multiberth cruise port here to accommodate larger ships that can't fit under the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Some local anglers and environmental groups are opposing the plan, saying an ecological gem and a healthy fishery could be paved over to accommodate the cruise port. (Max Chesnes/TNS/Tampa Bay Times)

In Tampa Bay, a proposed cruise port reignites an old Florida battle

By Max Chesnes

February 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A proposed new cruise port near Tampa has become the latest symbol of a quintessential...

A rendering shows planned upgrades to the Sneakers Cove family beach at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. (Courtesy of MSC Cruises)

MSC Cruises announces expansion to private destination Ocean Cay

By Patrick Connolly

February 4, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

MSC Cruises is adding new dining venues, an adults-only beach and an expanded pier to...

A presentation onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas in 2025 revealed “top secret” plans for a new Discovery class, which the company has now confirmed with an agreement to build two ships, and potentially four more in the future. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Royal Caribbean confirms two ships in new Discovery class, 10 additional river vessels

By Patrick Connolly

January 30, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

Royal Caribbean is making waves in the cruise industry with the announcement of the Discovery...

MSC Grandiosa is docked at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises’ private destination in the Bahamas, on Jan. 17. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

MSC Grandiosa increases cruise line’s Florida footing | Review

By Patrick Connolly

February 2, 2026 at 11:52 a.m.

The 181,000-gross-ton Grandiosa is two years newer and 50 feet longer than the Meraviglia, opening...

This rendering shows Norwegian Luna, coming to Miami in 2026. (Courtesy Norwegian Cruise Line)

2026 cruise news: Ships debuting in Florida, destination updates

By Patrick Connolly

January 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The headliners of the brand-new ships coming to Florida in 2026 are the Prima Plus-class...

The Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s forthcoming Global class ship, stops at Port Canaveral on Jan. 15, 2026. The ship, which is Disney’s newest and largest, will soon sail toward its year-round home of Singapore. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Disney Adventure stops in Port Canaveral on its way to Singapore

By Patrick Connolly

January 17, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

Disney Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, the Disney Adventure, appeared at Port Canaveral Thursday...

This rendering shows the Norwegian Aura, the largest and newest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet which expands on the Prima class with the new Ocean Heights outdoor area and returning fan favorites such as Ocean Boulevard and The Drop dry slide. (Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line)

Norwegian Aura announced as cruise line’s newest and largest ship

By Patrick Connolly

January 15, 2026 at 9:38 a.m.

Set to homeport in Miami beginning in June 2027, the 169,000-gross-ton Norwegian Aura expands on...

On Deck 15, Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has a small well-being pool and a bar at PortMiami’s Terminal V on Oct. 16. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Cruise Critic awards: Port Canaveral named best homeport, Virgin crowned best line

By Patrick Connolly

December 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Cruise Critic's 2025 Best in Cruise Awards named the best cruise lines, the best new...

New president announced for Norwegian Cruise Line

By Richard Tribou

December 11, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.

Parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced the appointment of Marc Kazlauskas of president of...

Sidus Space CEO Carol Craig is sworn in as a new member of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (Courtesy/Port Canaveral)

DeSantis appoints space company CEO to Port Canaveral board after chair’s death

By Richard Tribou

December 10, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.

Gov. Ron DeSantis leaned on a local aerospace company's CEO to fill the void left...

FILE – A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship sits docked at PortMiami, March 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiance’s cruise ship death

By Associated Press

December 10, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.

The fiancee of a man who died on a cruise ship has filed a wrongful...

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas arrives at Port Canaveral on Aug. 9, 2025. The company’s second Icon-class ship is the world’s largest cruise ship. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Port Canaveral edges Miami for busiest cruise port in the world

By Richard Tribou

December 2, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

Port Canaveral officially took the title Tuesday after traditional No. 1 PortMiami's fiscal 2025 numbers...

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas arrives at Port Canaveral on Aug. 9. The company’s second Icon-class ship is the world’s largest cruise ship. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Cruise lines unveil Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals

By Patrick Connolly

November 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Virgin, Celebrity and MSC offer instant savings,...

The sail away party features Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck and other characters on board the Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s new Wish-class ship. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Review: Disney Destiny brings storytelling magic to experiences at sea

By Patrick Connolly

November 21, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Known primarily for its land-based theme parks, Disney has found ways of translating its signature...

The Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady is docked at PortMiami’s Terminal V in October. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Virgin, Viking and Disney top U.S. News & World Report’s annual cruise rankings

By Patrick Connolly

November 18, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

Virgin Voyages, Viking Ocean Cruises and Disney Cruise Line took the top spots in the...

Celebrity Xcel, the cruise line’s newest Edge-class ship, is docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 10. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Celebrity Xcel tops off trio of new ships to Port Everglades

By Richard Tribou

November 17, 2025 at 1:10 p.m.

With the arrival of Celebrity Cruises' new ship Celebrity Xcel, Port Everglades is loaded up...

The Oceania Allura arrived to Florida this week to begin a winter sailing season from Miami. (Courtesy Oceania Cruises)

Oceania Cruises back with cuisine-centric Allura sailing from Florida

By Richard Tribou

November 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Oceania Allura arrived at its winter home of PortMiami this week for a christening...

Star Princess is docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Pictures: Princess Cruises’ Star Princess in Port Everglades

By Richard Tribou

November 14, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.

Princess Cruises sailed its 17th ship Star Princess into Port Everglades to begin its first...

Captains Mickey and Minnie, godmother Susan Egan, Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, and Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, christen the Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s new Wish-class ship, during a ceremony at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Florida-based Disney Destiny cruise ship christened with drone show magic

By Patrick Connolly

November 12, 2025 at 7:51 a.m.

Godmother and actor Susan Egan helped officially launch the company's third Wish-class ship and the...

Princess Cruises' new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Star Princess makes Florida debut with a tequila christening

By Richard Tribou

November 8, 2025 at 11:05 a.m.

Princess Cruises' new ship Star Princess was just christened with nearly 350 shots of tequila...

Princess Cruises new ship Sky Princess arrived to Port Everglades on Dec. 1, 2019 to begin its inaugural Caribbean sailing season. The ship will sail from Port Canaveral this winter. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Celebrity, Princess, MSC Cruises chart a new course for Port Canaveral this winter season

By Patrick Connolly

November 5, 2025 at 9:52 p.m.

Celebrity, Princess and MSC Cruises are bringing some of their newest and largest ships to...

The Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady is docked at PortMiami’s Terminal V on Oct. 28. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Virgin Voyages’ new Brilliant Lady brings adults-only fun to Florida

By Patrick Connolly

November 5, 2025 at 9:27 a.m.

Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady, which is calling PortMiami home for the winter, arrived in October...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster stands atop one of the company's droneships waiting to be offloaded by one of Port Canaveral's three mobile harbor cranes on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Trump tariffs hit Port Canaveral for more than $800K

By Richard Tribou

October 23, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.

Port Canaveral had to shell out more than $800,000 for hardware because of President Donald...

Nearly 22 million Americans forecast to cruise in 2026, AAA says

By Richard Tribou

October 21, 2025 at 1:02 p.m.

A record number of Americans are predicted to get on board in 2026 for a...

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship is set to begin its first ever full season of sailing from PortMiami, seen docked on Oct. 16. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship calls Miami home for first time

By Richard Tribou

October 22, 2025 at 8:50 a.m.

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship is calling Miami home for the first time, with a...

Princess Cruises' Star Princess completed sea trials in the Adriatic Sea from Aug. 9-12. (Courtesy Princess Cruises)

Winter cruise guide: New ships about to descend on Florida’s big 3 ports

By Patrick Connolly

October 10, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.

A roundup of the new ships set to deploy (as well as new-to-the-port ships) from...

Disney Cruise Line's Disney Destiny leaves the Meyer Werft shipyard towards Eemshaven, Netherlands, with a fireworks display from Papenburg, Germany in September. (Lars Penning/dpa via AP)

Florida-bound Disney Destiny cruise ship to host Marvel-themed entertainment

By Patrick Connolly

October 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The Wish-class Disney Destiny cruise ship, which sails out of Fort Lauderdale beginning in November,...

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