Private Islands, LNG Ships and Culinary Cruises

Today on Cruise News: Carnival Cruise Line's private Bahamian destination, Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, drew 2.4 million guests in its first year after opening July 19, 2025, and Carnival projects 3.5 million in year two following a $600 million initial investment. Fincantieri delivered Explora III to Explora Journeys on July 23, the fleet's first LNG-powered ship at 72,810 gross tons with 463 suites, ahead of an August 1 naming ceremony in Barcelona. And Silversea launched its S.A.L.T. Grape Harvest culinary voyages, seven autumn sailings across Portugal, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom aboard Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit.