Long before the recent all-inclusive boom reshaped Cancun’s coastline with rooftop lounges, celebrity-chef restaurants and wellness clubs, Hyatt Zilara Cancun was already one of the anchors of the adults-only resort market in the Mexican Caribbean. The property built its reputation on something simpler: a wide stretch of white sand in the heart of the Hotel […]
Celebrity Cruises has introduced the newest ship in its Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel, arriving in Fort Lauderdale with a slate of new spaces designed to reimagine the onboard experience. The ship, shaped in part by guest feedback through the global Xcel Dream Makers program, launches with seven brand-new concepts across dining, entertainment and wellness. It […]
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex has officially arrived at Port Canaveral, marking the start of the ship’s first-ever season sailing from Central Florida. Beginning in Nov. 2025 and continuing through Apr. 2026, the Edge-Series vessel will operate a program of seven-night Caribbean itineraries that include some of the region’s most popular destinations. The ship’s arrival expands […]
Celebrity Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, and announced the name of its next Edge Series vessel, Celebrity Xcite, as construction began at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Celebrity Xcite is scheduled to debut in 2028. The delivery of Celebrity Xcel was marked by a traditional maritime […]
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, has marked a major milestone ahead of its debut later this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Here’s more on what’s in store in Xcel, including a major new concept called “The Bazaar,” which will change its menus depending on the port of call. On Sept. 13, the ship completed […]
It’s more than a christening. It’s a moment where food, travel, and culture converge. When Celebrity Xcel debuts this November, she will carry with her the blessing of Janaína Torres — the first Brazilian chef to be named Godmother of a major cruise ship. Torres, who was named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 […]
The first thing you need to know about Celebrity Beyond is that it doesn’t feel like a cruise ship at all. It feels like a destination in itself — a place where design, dining, and discovery are seamlessly layered into every corner. From the moment you walk into the soaring Grand Plaza, light cascading from […]
Cruising from Miami has never looked better. With the port’s unmatched access to the Caribbean and a wave of new and reimagined ships on the water, it’s the perfect time to plan an escape. Whether you’re dreaming of a quick weekend away or a full week of sun-soaked island hopping, there’s a sailing that fits. […]
More than 30 million people visit the Caribbean every year on a cruise ship, and Caribbean cruises remain more popular than ever before. That means more expansion and more new ships, with the world’s biggest cruise lines rolling out some spectacular new vessels — each one more innovative, more luxurious, and yes, even more massive […]
Cruise passengers are looking for shorter trips. That seems to be the trend of late, with cruise giant Royal Caribbean making a major push to cater to what it calls “short getaway” itineraries. The company calls it “flipping the script on short getaways,” with the upcoming debut of the new Utopia of the Seas ship […]
We’ve always been fans of Celebrity Cruises. It manages to cultivate a boutique feel as compared to its sister brand, Royal Caribbean. There’s a serene, put-together vibe everywhere on the ship. It’s a bit more elegant, the on-board activities are outstanding (make sure you try a wine-tasting) and the food is great, too. But the […]
It’s called Xcel, and it’s setting sail in fall 2025 in the Caribbean. And the newest cruise ship pegged for Celebrity Cruises’ fleet has officially launched construction. The ship held its official “keel laying” at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. Xcel will be the newest ship in a series that includes the popular […]
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