A factual note on cruise ships: MSC Cruises ordered two more World-class ships for 2030 and 2031, to be LNG-powered, expanding their long-term fleet plan. Port Canaveral welcomed the Celebrity Apex, a Edge-class vessel; it adds a winter schedule of seven-night Bahamas and Caribbean sailings, replacing the Equinox in that port's lineup. Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady is slated to launch in late 2025, with longer itineraries and new cabin categories, marking its fourth ship in the adult-only fleet. These items reflect ongoing vessel introductions, fuel-transition efforts, and strategic port deployments in 2025-2026. This overview highlight how cruise lines are expanding via new ships and port deployments during 2025 to 2026.
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www.cruisecritic.comThe cruise line also revealed the ships’ deployments in 2026. The 4,200-guest *Ovation of the Seas* will sail her summer season in Alaska, while the 6,600-guest *Harmony of the Seas* will shift from Europe to Florida for a series of Caribbean voyages. The 3,800-guest *Liberty of the Seas* will deploy to Southampton, UK, during summer 2026, then reposition to Galveston, Texas, for winter.
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