MSC Cruises has unveiled its most impressive Black Friday sale to date, offering up to 50% off thousands of sailings in 2026 and 2027. From sun-soaked escapes in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, to cultural adventures across Northern Europe - including convenient departures direct from Southampton - this is the moment to plan your next unforgettable cruise at an incredible price.

The happy place of vacationers has officially arrived. Celebrity Xcel has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, introducing seven brand-new experiences designed to offer guests endless possibilities on their dream vacation. The fifth ship in Celebrity Cruises' groundbreaking Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel was created with the help of vacationers globally through the Xcel Dream Makers program, where participants played a key role in finalizing many elements of the vacation experience from culinary through to entertainment.

Princess Cruises will ring in the new year with a spectacular "cruise" down Colorado Boulevard as a larger-than-life floral replica of its newest ship, Star Princess, "sets sail" in the world-famous Rose Parade® presented by Honda, on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. Designed to capture the awe and wonder of sailing through Alaska's legendary Inside Passage, the float will celebrate the upcoming 2026 inaugural Alaska season for Star Princess, the newest star in the Princess fleet.

Expanding its breadth and appeal in the Caribbean and Panama Canal, Princess Cruises revealed its largest and most diverse Caribbean program, with 31 ports sailing from five homeports for the newly announced 2027-28 season.

Guests can discover something new in every corner of the world, as Celebrity Cruises unveils its 2027 and 2028 itineraries in the Caribbean, Asia and South America. Sailings across these three continents will take guests on spectacular voyages to 131 destinations across 42 countries, while unique ports and overnight stays offer unforgettable experiences. Celebrity's newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, returns to the Caribbean for a third season, once again offering guests an immersive connection to the region—both ashore and aboard—through The Bazaar, a one-of-a-kind destination experience. Meanwhile, Celebrity Solstice will embark on its second season in Asia, following its modernization, delivering fresh onboard offerings and unforgettable adventures on land.

The Arabian Gulf’s cruise industry has entered a new era of collaboration and growth as Saudi Arabia and Qatar officially join the Cruise Arabia Alliance, completing a regional partnership that now brings together all six leading Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) destinations — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This expansion marks a milestone moment for the region’s fast-growing cruise tourism sector. By aligning the Gulf’s most prominent ports under one strategic alliance, Cruise Arabia aims to create a seamless, world-class cruising experience across the Arabian Peninsula — showcasing diverse cultural, historical, and coastal attractions while streamlining operations for global cruise lines and travelers alike.