Sunday, November 1, 2026
It’s a busy day for cruise news: Star Princess is making a first-ever Princess Cruises visit to Celebration Key, Regent Seven Seas has pushed back a new ship’s debut, and Norwegian Joy is starting short Bahamas cruises from Miami. Plus, several cruise deals have deadlines coming up fast.
Here’s the neighborly rundown, with the dates and details worth knowing before you make plans.
Cruise news
Star Princess makes Princess Cruises’ first-ever Celebration Key call
Today, November 1, Star Princess is scheduled to make Princess Cruises’ first call at Celebration Key, Carnival’s private destination on Grand Bahama Island. The call is part of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing that departed October 31.
The destination has a mile of shoreline and turquoise lagoons, with areas for different kinds of beach days. Families can head to Starfish Lagoon, while adults looking for a quieter escape can consider Pearl Cove Beach Club (a premium experience that costs extra). Princess says Regal Princess is due to visit November 9, with more Princess ships scheduled across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons.
I know a new private destination can sound like a whole day of figuring out what’s included and where to go. The handy thing here is that you can start with your crew’s style: family splash time, a lagoon day, or a more adults-focused beach club.
More details on Celebration Key and future Princess calls are in Princess Cruises’ announcement.
Regent delays Seven Seas Prestige’s debut
Regent Seven Seas Cruises canceled the December 13 maiden voyage of Seven Seas Prestige after construction delays at the Fincantieri shipyard. The ship’s debut is now scheduled for December 28, 2026, departing Miami on an 11-night Western Caribbean roundtrip.
The itinerary is set to visit Progreso, Mexico; Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; Harvest Caye, Belize; Roatán, Honduras; Falmouth, Jamaica; and George Town, Grand Cayman. Guests booked on the canceled sailing were notified in late September. Reported arrangements include a full refund, a future cruise credit worth 50% of the canceled fare, and reimbursement of reasonable air-change fees up to $300 per guest for those not covered by travel insurance.
If you were booked, check the written notice and contact your travel advisor or Regent to confirm how the offer applies to your reservation. For the new sailing, you can also review the December 28 itinerary.
Norwegian Joy starts short Bahamas cruises from Miami
Norwegian Joy begins its first season of three- and four-night Bahamas cruises from Miami this month. The short getaways call at Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island.
Four-night departures are listed for November 16, 23, and 30; three-night departures are listed for November 20 and 27. Great Stirrup Cay is also home to the Great Tides Waterpark, which opened September 4, 2026. If you’re testing the waters with a first cruise or just want a quick island break, these shorter sailings may fit the bill.
See Norwegian’s overview of Great Stirrup Cay cruises.
MSC Poesia returns to Miami with Curaçao on the itinerary
MSC Poesia is returning to Miami for the 2026–27 winter season, as MSC Cruises plans to base a record four ships there: Poesia, World America, Meraviglia, and Seaside.
There’s a welcome update for fans of the Southern Caribbean: MSC has added Willemstad, Curaçao, to Poesia’s 10-night Southern Caribbean itineraries. Other listed ports include Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; and Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic. Sample departure dates include December 3 and 13, 2026, and January 14, 2027.
Curaçao-born MSC Cruises USA executive Suzanne Salas celebrated the island’s inclusion. If the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) are your jam, it’s worth checking the specific sailing itinerary before you book, since routes and port calls can vary.
Norwegian Escape heads for Port Canaveral after a refurbishment
Norwegian Escape is crossing the Atlantic toward Port Canaveral, with arrival scheduled for November 13. Following its Marseille dry dock from October 12 to 28, reported updates include an expanded Vibe Beach Club, Palomar seafood restaurant, a new Starbucks in the Atrium, and a pickleball court.
The ship is then set to start year-round seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, visiting Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay. For upcoming details, check the Norwegian Escape ship page and confirm your sailing’s final schedule before arranging flights or excursions.
Cruise deals to check now
Royal Caribbean Deal Drop: book by November 5
Royal Caribbean’s Deal Drop Sale applies to new individual bookings made October 30 through November 5, 2026. Select sailings have discounted fares starting as low as $199 per person. The offer can be combined with most other promotions, including BOGO60 and Kids Sail Free, subject to the specific booking’s terms. Compare the total fare and eligible perks on the Royal Caribbean deals page.
Virgin Voyages Sail & Save: through November 3
Virgin Voyages’ Sail & Save offer runs through November 3, 2026, on select Transatlantic and Caribbean sailings. Advertised offers include fares from $69 per person per night, up to $300 in Sailor Loot, up to $1,000 in savings, and 70% off the second sailor on qualifying bookings through 2028. Eligible voyages, cabin types, and combinations vary, so check the offer terms.
Cunard 2028–29 voyages go on sale November 4
Cunard’s general sale opens Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. GMT, with early access for Cunard World Club members on November 3. The 93-voyage program includes Queen Mary 2’s 500th Transatlantic Crossing and Queen Anne’s 86-night South America Discovery from Southampton, departing January 9, 2029, with an overnight in Rio during Carnival.
Eligible new bookings can receive a 10% Early Booking Saving through December 16, 2026. Explore the new Cunard voyages and check the full terms for qualifying fares.
Celebrity flash sale ends November 2
Celebrity’s weekend flash sale ends Sunday, November 2, 2026. It offers 75% off the second guest’s fare on non-refundable rate bookings, plus instant savings of up to $800 per stateroom. The maximum applies to suites on sailings of six nights or longer. Non-refundable fares can mean less flexibility if plans change, so weigh that trade-off before booking. See the sale details.
Other live offers (deadlines are close)
Holland America’s $99 deposit offer runs through November 2. Oceania’s Fall Sales Event (up to 40% off with code HOLD), Margaritaville at Sea’s Black Friday Early Access (up to 65% off), and MSC’s 35% off plus Kids Sail Free offer run through November 3. Norwegian’s Free at Sea ends November 4; Celebrity Fall Sale and Princess Fall Savings end November 5; Crystal Sail & Save runs through November 9. MSC’s Black Friday offer runs through November 30, and Explora Journeys’ Black Friday sale through December 1.
And honestly? Black Friday is later this month, so more offers are expected. If your dates are flexible, it may be worth comparing what’s available now with upcoming promotions, but don’t wait on a deal that already fits your plans.
Pro Tip: Let an agency do the comparison work
Cruise promotions can have different deadlines, cabin rules, and fine print. A travel agency like ITS Travel Services can help you compare the actual options for your dates, understand what a promotion includes, and coordinate vacation packages with flights, hotels, or rental cars. That can save you time, and spare you from juggling a dozen tabs.
If you’re near Flushing, Michigan, we’re happy to talk through the options with you. No pressure, just a conversation about where you’d like to go next. Contact ITS Travel Services when you’re ready to start planning.