Cruise Crystal Ball: The Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Things Coming in 2026
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We're going to talk about some exciting things happening in 2026. So, we're looking forward. We're going into the future of cruising.
Carnival is overhauling the VIFP club into a new spendbased loyalty program called Carnival Rewards.
Half Moon K is getting a major update with a new pier, expanded beach, and new venues.
Legend of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's third Icon class mega ship coming July 2026.
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The Golden Crew is down to its core trio this week โ Trevor, Tom, and Jenn โ and weโre officially looking ahead. ๐ Before we break for Christmas (yes, no show next week ๐), we dive headfirst into everything cruise lines are rolling out in 2026, and there is a LOT to unpack. We talk about Carnival completely rewriting the loyalty rulebook, massive private island upgrades, next-gen mega ships, new beach clubs, high-tech island experiences, Broadway-level entertainment at sea, and even the first hydrogen-powered cruise ship ever built. From Royal Caribbeanโs Icon-class future to Virgin Voyages casually sailing coast-to-coast through the Panama Canal, this episode is basically a cruise industry spoiler alert. If youโre booking for the future, dreaming big, or just love cruise news that makes you say โwaitโฆ WHAT?โ, this oneโs for you. ๐ฃ Leave us a voicemail: Speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways