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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Cruise news: Words to cruise by

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CRUISE

November 6, 2018

INSIGHT BY TOM STIEGHORST

Words to cruise by

You're not likely to miss the quote from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" about life moving pretty fast once you enter Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s new $247 million Terminal A at PortMiami.

NEWS

Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of Edge

The 2,700-passenger Edge is scheduled to sail Nov. 6 from France to its home at the new T25 terminal at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

Royal Caribbean calls new Miami terminal an industry milestone

The $247 million facility is the most expensive cruise terminal ever built and one of the most refined architecturally.

Windstar, Azamara launch pre- and post-cruise packages

Windstar is calling its version Easy Stays, while Azamara will have City Stays.

Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas getting water coaster

The ship will emerge from a $115 million drydock with the thrill ride, plus several other new features.

Virgin Voyages orders fourth ship

The 2,770-passenger ship is due in 2023. The line's first vessel is scheduled for a 2020 delivery.

FEATURED STORY

Cruisers turn to smaller luxury ships and exclusive enclaves

The emphasis on luxury ships and suite classes on larger ships comes at a time when cruise sales in general have been strong for the agency community.

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