Opening May 22, 2025

Universal Epic Universe offers different worlds for everyone. Step through amazing portals transporting you to the excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park. Five immersive worlds.

2025 Pending Acquisition

Recent big news in the all-inclusive industry includes Hyatt acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, expanding its all-inclusive portfolio. Hyatt already has a strong presence in all-inclusive resorts, having acquired Apple Leisure Group (ALG) in 2021, which added brands like Secrets and Dreams to the Hyatt portfolio.

Maiden Voyage May 11, 2026

Virgin Voyages will debut in Alaska in 2026 with the Brilliant Lady, offering various itineraries departing from Vancouver and Seattle, including 7-night and 10-night cruises through the Inside Passage, with stops in places like Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau.

New Family Friendly River Cruise 2027

Celebrity Cruises has signed an order for 10 river cruise ships that are set to replicate the brand’s ocean-going Edge series, debuting in Europe in 2027.