Private Islands, Family Deals, and Rum Cruises

Carnival's private Bahamas destination Celebration Key wrapped its first year with 2.4 million guest visits, and with a pier extension finished ahead of schedule Carnival projects 3.5 million visits in year two. P&O Cruises opened its 2027 school-holiday sale with children's fares from 299 pounds and a Classic Package priced at 49 pounds per person per day, with the booking window running to late August 2026. And Emerald Cruises unveiled a rum-themed, seven-night Caribbean sailing aboard the 100-guest Emerald Sakara in March 2027, hosted by rum sommelier Alejandro Ferris and calling on ports including Nevis, Guadeloupe, Antigua, and St. Barths.