The Cruise Industry Is Changing Fast | Royal Caribbean Discovery Class + Celebrity River Expansion

The cruise industry is changing right before our eyes, and today’s show breaks down exactly how — and why it matters for cruisers. First, Royal Caribbean officially announced its new Discovery Class of ships, signaling a major shift in ship design, fleet strategy, and the future of ocean cruising. We share what this new class means, how it fits into Royal Caribbean’s long-term plans, and what cruisers should expect going forward. We also dive into big news from Celebrity Cruises as its river cruise division announces plans to build 10 additional river ships. This expansion shows just how much demand is growing for river cruising — and how cruise lines are diversifying beyond traditional ocean itineraries. 📰 In this episode, we cover: ⚓ Why the cruise industry is evolving right now 🚢 Royal Caribbean’s new Discovery Class of ships explained 🌍 What this means for future ocean cruising 🛶 Celebrity River Cruises expanding with 10 new ships 📈 How cruise lines are adapting to changing traveler preferences 💬 Do you like the direction cruising is heading? Are you more interested in big new ships or river cruising? Let us know in the comments! Looking to book a cruise and want best in industry service? Email us at: travel@bookislandtime.com. You can also move your current booking to Island Time Travel in many cases. Island Time Store URL: https://island-time.myspreadshop.com/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel and ring the bell so receive notifications when we upload new content! COMMENT and ask QUESTIONS and we will do our very best to answer them for you! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/126329296236180/about #CruiseNews #RoyalCaribbean #CelebrityCruises #DiscoveryClass #RiverCruising #IslandTime