It’s the first of three vessels in its next-generation fleet, officially designated the Ace Class. 

Held at the Fincantieri shipyard, the steel-cutting ceremony revealed the ship’s name and showcased a 3D hologram offering a first look at the future of Carnival cruising.

Carnival’s partnership with Fincantieri—a global leader in shipbuilding—dates back more than 30 years to the original Carnival Destiny, which ushered in a new era as the world’s largest cruise ship at the time. Today, that legacy continues with a class designed to redefine the guest experience.

Carnival Destiny will introduce a new way to experience the ocean from the ship, making it the most outward-facing megaship at sea. It will feature more ocean-view balcony cabins and 4.5 acres of glass—including expansive, multi-story glass walls—all of which will open up sightlines throughout the vessel. 

Carnival Destiny will also deliver a bold evolution in how guests engage on board. More than 70% of its venues and attractions will be entirely new concepts for Carnival.

“Carnival Destiny builds on a legacy that changed cruising once before, reimagining what guests can experience at sea,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy. “With this ship, we’re elevating the guest experience again, creating a ship that feels more expansive, while helping guests feel more connected and ultimately have more fun.”

Carnival Destiny will sail to destinations in the Paradise Collection by Carnival, the largest portfolio of exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico. Additional details on Carnival Destiny’s features and experiences will be released later this year, with the ship’s delivery scheduled for Summer 2029. Two additional Ace-Class ships are planned for 2031 and 2033.

(Source: Carnival).

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Each sailing is built around four core pillars designed to support a holistic approach to self-care: Culinary nutrition, physical activity, mental wellbeing and education in longevity science. 

Guests can participate in nutrition consultations, cooking demonstrations and culinary workshops.

Sailings

Fort Lauderdale to Las Palmas, Canary Islands | 20 March – 2 April, 2027 — Crystal Symphony.

Panama to New York | 3 August – 3 September, 2027 — Crystal Serenity.

New York to San Juan | 12-21 October 2027 — Crystal Serenity.

Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale | 8-22 November 2027 — Crystal Symphony.

Specialists onboard include Jenni Demus, Yoga and Mental Wellbeing Specialist; Minna McHale, Strength and Fitness Specialist; Lacey Cleland, Fitness and Dance Workout Specialist; Mandi Appelberg, Fitness and Sound Healer Specialist; Eva Estandler, Yoga and Sound Healer Specialist; Chef Abbie Gellman, Culinary Nutrition Specialist; Sabrina Sawall, Yoga and Sound Healer Specialist; and Mary Ann Adornato, Pilates Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

(Source: Crystal)

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Until 31 July 2026, Explora Club members can access 5% savings on a selection of future Journeys. For Explora Club Silver members and above, this is combined with the existing Explora Club Member Benefit, offering an additional 5% saving. 

This limited-time offer also features an accelerated referral structure — any member introducing a guest new to the brand during July unlocks 200 Future Journey Credits and double Explora Club points (1,000) for both parties upon travel completion.  

Explora Club is also expanding its Status Match programme by introducing eligibility for guests of Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises, bringing the total number of participating brands to 13.

The celebration continues on board throughout July with exclusive Explora Club cocktail parties for members sailing during the month. Hosted by the ship’s leadership team and dedicated hosts, the events will feature chilled champagne, canapés, and a signature anniversary cocktail, as well as musical performances and a celebratory toast.

(Source: Explora Club)

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This appointment is directly aligned with the implementation of the company’s North Star strategic plan.

As Chief Marketing Officer, Gronier will lead the cruise line’s newly established global marketing organisation within the commercial and growth division.

His mandate will focus on enhancing marketing effectiveness to strengthen customer loyalty, accelerate acquisition and drive growth through product marketing, customer insights and commercial partnerships.

In this role, he will oversee the company’s global brand and creative studio, digital, marketing operations, product marketing and partnerships

With more than 20 years of international experience across France and Australia, his career spans retail and globally recognised cultural institutions, including the Sydney Opera House, where he led a comprehensive brand and digital transformation.

Most recently, he spent three years with Accor, spearheading the global reinvention of the Sofitel brand through the launch of a new brand platform and exclusive digital customer experiences.

Commenting on his appointment, Gornier added: “I look forward to working closely with teams across the organisation to strengthen the brand further, deepen our understanding of our guests and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth in key markets around the world.”

(Source: Ponant Explorations)

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Available through Golden Destinations’ flagship cruise division, GD World Cruises, the specially chartered sailings will offer Malaysian travellers holiday escapes to Phuket and Krabi in Thailand aboard Star Voyager.

The deployment will feature five departures between 5 and 22 December 2026, offering two- and three-night itineraries designed to cater to families, couples, groups of friends, corporate incentive groups, MICE travellers and holidaymakers seeking a memorable year-end getaway. 

By sailing directly from Port Klang in Malaysia, travellers can enjoy a convenient and hassle-free cruise holiday, making it one of the most convenient and value-packed holiday options during Malaysia’s peak year-end travel season.

This collaboration combines Golden Destinations’ expertise in curating travel experiences with StarCruises’ hospitality, entertainment and onboard offerings, delivering exceptional value and memorable experiences for Malaysian travellers.

Five school holiday sailings from Port Klang

Travellers can choose from five specially arranged departures throughout the December school holidays:

• Sailing 1: Departing 5 December 2026, Saturday (three-night Phuket–Krabi Cruise). Visits Phuket and Krabi, experiencing two of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations in a single voyage.

• Sailing 2: Departing 8 December 2026, Tuesday (three-night Phuket–Krabi Cruise). Ideal for a mid-holiday escape, this sailing offers the opportunity to unwind at sea while enjoying world-class onboard experiences.

• Sailing 3: Departing 18 December 2026, Friday (two- night Krabi Cruise). A short escape to Krabi, ideal for a relaxing weekend without the need for an extended leave.

• Sailing 4: Departing 20 December 2026, Sunday (two-night Phuket Cruise). A short break to Phuket, combining island excitement with the comfort of a cruise holiday.

• Sailing 5: Departing 22 December 2026, Tuesday (three-night Phuket–Krabi Cruise). Round off the school holidays with a festive getaway before returning in time for Christmas and year-end celebrations.

StarDream Cruises President Michael Goh said: “Golden Destinations has been a valued travel partner over the years, and we are delighted to collaborate on this Star Voyager charter programme. As one of Malaysia’s leading travel specialists, Golden Destinations’ extensive experience in developing cruise holiday offerings and deep

An understanding of the local market will help bring these exciting sailings to more travellers seeking a convenient year-end getaway from Port Klang.”

Bookings are now open through Golden Destinations’ nationwide network of travel partners and authorised agents. 

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/gdgoldendestinations.  

(Source: StarCruises)

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Reporting directly to the CEO and joining Ponant’s Executive Committee, he will lead the newly created Client & Hospitality division, a strategic function designed to elevate the end-to-end guest experience and support the company’s ambition to become the undisputed leader in exploration travel.

With more than 35 years of international experience in luxury travel and hospitality across four continents, Andreetta brings a combination of strategic vision, operational excellence and customer-centric leadership. 

Throughout his career with Club Med, he has successfully driven premium repositioning initiatives, accelerated digital transformation, expanded brands into new markets and transformed customer experience standards while embedding environmental responsibility and talent development at the heart of business performance.

Under Andreetta’s leadership, the division will bring together Hotel Design & Operations, Product Design & Development, Explorations, Client Satisfaction and Onboard Activities, ensuring a seamless and distinctive guest journey at every stage of the experience. 

(Source: Ponant Explorations)

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Guests sailing from Singapore and Malaysia deployments will enjoy a full waiver of the fuel surcharge. Guests sailing from Taiwan and Hong Kong will benefit from a 50% reduction in the current fuel surcharge. 

The updated fuel surcharge waiver and reduction apply to sailings departing on or after 26 June 2026.

The revised fuel surcharge structure accounts for the operating requirements of different deployments in the region and reflects the gradual improvement in fuel market conditions.

StarDream Cruises said in a press statement that it remains committed to delivering excellent value and memorable cruise experiences across all its regional markets.

“As fuel prices have continued to stabilise, we are pleased to reduce and, where possible, fully waive the fuel surcharge across our deployments,” said StarDream Cruises President Michael Goh. “We have always taken a transparent approach to fuel surcharges, introducing them only when necessary and reviewing them regularly. As operating conditions improve, we believe it is important to pass these benefits on to our guests.”

(Source: StarDream Cruises)

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It marks the first arrival of a Chinese cruise ship to the Maldives, representing a step in the continued diversification of the Maldives’ tourism portfolio and the development of cruise tourism as a complementary segment of the Maldives’ wider tourism offering.

The welcome event, held on 22 June 2026, was organised to provide arriving guests with a memorable first impression of the Maldives through authentic cultural experiences and warm local hospitality. 

Passengers arriving aboard the vessel were greeted with a Boduberu performance by the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Estate Boduberu Team, showcasing the Maldives’ rich traditions and cultural heritage. 

The development of cruise tourism also contributes to the national visitor arrival targets through diversified arrival channels. Further, it strengthens and diversifies the tourism industry while supporting sustained growth in visitor arrivals. The initiative is part of Visit Maldives Corporation’s broader collaboration with MAYA, which aims to further strengthen the Maldives as a leading destination for yacht and cruise tourism in the Indian Ocean. 

Through its partnership with MAYA, Visit Maldives Corporation will work to provide visitors with a distinctive blend of luxury, culture, and natural beauty, contributing to broader tourism growth objectives by supporting visitor cruise and yacht arrival targets and increasing international exposure for the destination.

(Source: Visit Maldives)

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Amangati charts a new course across the Atlantic to arrive in Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – the port from which the Caribbean season unfolds.

The Autumn season comprises three regional movements – the Leeward Islands, the Windward Islands, and the Dutch Caribbean – with select sailings extending through the festive season.

The Leeward Islands voyages open the season with three successive itineraries through the northern arc of the Antilles, drawing on the languid harbour of Gustavia in Saint Barthélemy, the gentle rhythms of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the white-sand beaches and turquoise coastlines that define this corner of the region. Calls at Barbuda for a dedicated Marina Day, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Philipsburg in Sint Maarten, the volcanic stillness of Saba, Little Bay in Montserrat, and a beach day at Prickly Pear Cay off Anguilla, round out journeys that move with the quiet alchemy of Caribbean yachting.

The Windward Islands voyages, departing from Saint John’s and Bridgetown in Barbados, respectively, carry guests south through Îles des Saintes in Guadeloupe, Portsmouth in Dominica, Anse d’Arlet in Martinique, and Soufrière in Saint Lucia, beneath the rain-forested Pitons. Onward calls at Canouan in the Grenadines and Saint George’s in Grenada complete a route through some of the region’s most admired shorelines.

The Dutch Caribbean voyages present itineraries from Bridgetown and Oranjestad tracing the southern Caribbean’s ABC islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. Bonaire’s castaway beaches and pristine coral gardens, the pastel-hued waterfront of Willemstad and the uninhabited Tobago Cays in the Grenadines bring the season’s southernmost reach into view.

About Aman
Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private home. The first, Amanpuri (place of peace), in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept and, since then, Aman has grown to encompass 35 exquisitely serene hotels, resorts, and branded residences, ranging from the urban to the remote, in 20 destinations across the globe. 

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The integration of Power Knot’s LFC biodigesters and WEP effluent pumps on board the Star Princess marks a significant stride toward sustainable waste management practices within the cruise industry.

Star Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. As the second Sphere-class vessel, the ship weighs 177,882 gross tons, accommodates up to 4,300 guests, and is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). 

Power Knot Ocean ensured products were commissioned well before the ship’s debut in late 2025, ensuring that sustainable food waste management was operational from her very first voyage. She serves destinations ranging from the Caribbean to Alaska.

The LFC biodigester is a food waste biodigester that uses natural aerobic digestion to break it down into water, reducing the need for traditional disposal methods and substantially lowering both cost and environmental impact. The biodigester units are strategically placed in key areas of the ship, such as galleys and garbage rooms, where food waste is processed or handled, to improve operations. 

With nine different sizes available, accommodating the digestion of 10 kg (22 lb) to 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) of food waste per day, the LFC biodigester provides a versatile and effective approach to waste reduction.

“We are proud to have worked with Princess Cruises to bring sustainable food waste management to Star Princess from da” one,” said Power Knot President Iain Milnes. “Having our LFC biodigesters installed and operational before the ship’s maiden voyage reflects the level of planning and commitment that teams brought to this project. With 26 units aboard one of the world’s most advanced cruise ships, we are demonstrating that responsible waste management and world-class hospitality go hand-in-hand.”

About Power Knot Ocean
Power Knot Ocean provides safe and cost-effective solutions for managers of cruise ships, cargo ships, and yachts worldwide seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with DOJ and MARPOL regulations. 

( Source: Power Knot)

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