Cruise news (Celebrity Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
GI illness/Norovirus outbreak reported on Celebrity Eclipse ship
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness was recorded aboard the Celebrity Eclipse during a late December cruise, resulting in a number of passengers...
January 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Xcel debuted in the Caribbean
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Brazilian chef Janaína Torres as the godmother of its latest Edge-class vessel, Celebrity Xcel, underscoring a...
December 25, 2025 - Accidents
Celebrity Equinox drifts from moorings during embarkation in Buenos Aires
During the early stages of embarkation for a 14-night cruise from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the ship Celebrity Equinox experienced a navigational...
December 22, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced from Celebrity Apex off Puerto Rico
While Celebrity Apex was underway from St. Kitts toward Port Canaveral, Florida, a passenger was medically evacuated by the United States Coast Guard...
December 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (FL USA) hosts 3 ship namings in 2 weeks
Over the course of just two weeks, Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale FL USA) in Broward County concluded the naming ceremonies, Plaques-and-Keys...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises to sponsor ASTA River Cruise Expo in 2026 and 2027
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has confirmed that Celebrity Cruises will act as the Title Sponsor for the ASTA River Cruise Expo in...
December 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel introduces new passenger spaces as Edge-Series expansion continues
Celebrity Cruises has placed its newest EDGE-class vessel, Celebrity Xcel, into service from Fort Lauderdale, presenting a set of newly conceived...
November 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises expands Caribbean 2027–2028 schedule
Celebrity Cruises has charted an expansive Caribbean program for the 2027–2028 seasons, deploying 8 vessels from four Florida homeports and...
November 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises enters river cruise market with new hybrid boats
Celebrity Cruises has announced its entry into the river cruise sector with the launch of two new boats, the Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker...
November 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Xcel christened in Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Cruises marked the arrival of its newest vessel, the Celebrity Xcel, with a spirited christening in Fort Lauderdale, conducted under clear...
November 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' 2027-2028 fleet deployment schedule
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its global fleet deployment schedule for 2027–2028, outlining an extensive program that spans the Caribbean...
November 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex inaugurates winter cruise season from Port Canaveral
The arrival of Celebrity Apex at Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida) marked a significant advancement in Florida’s maritime tourism sector...
November 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean expands European shores with the Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean has announced a significant development in its Mediterranean operations with the creation of its first private beach club in...
October 31, 2025 - Accidents
Cruise lines change itineraries due to Hurricane Melissa
As Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm on Sunday, October 26th, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 mph, multiple...
October 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction underway on sister ship Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has accepted delivery of its newest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously initiated construction on its sixth Edge...
October 25, 2025