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The MSC Seascape arrived in Galveston on Thursday to kick off MSC Cruises’ first homeporting operation in Texas.
Repositioning from Miami, the 2022-built vessel is now set to operate a year-round schedule departing from the port’s new cruise terminal at Pier 1…
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The Crystal Symphony is currently at a shipyard in Italy for a major refurbishment.
The 1996-built vessel kicked off its three-week drydock in early November following a summer season of sailing in the Mediterranean.
According to Crystal, the Symphony is now s…
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Ponant Explorations has announced that for a limited time, Canadian residents can save on voyages with the Fall Canada Offer, running now through November 15, 2025.
The offer includes an additional 5 percent savings on top of all-inclusive fares that already f…
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Virgin Voyages announced that it will be back on the West Coast and Alaska in 2027.
Sailings will explore Alaska, the Mexican Riviera and Pacific coastal destinations. The five new itineraries include the following:
Alaska
Seven to 12-night round-trip sailings…
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The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) has announced the appointment of luxury cruise veteran and travel executive, Larry Pimentel, as the school’s first executive-in-residence for cruise.
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Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray delivered his annual State of the Port address this week, providing a comprehensive review of the Port’s strong 2025 performance with an outlook for continued business growth in the new fiscal year., according to …
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Crystal announced a fundraising initiative for the James P. Allison Institute at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
According to a press release, the company and the institute will collaborate to inspire, educate and advance the global mission …
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Viking Holdings Ltd has scheduled a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to discuss the company’s third quarter 2025 financial results, which will be released before the stock market opens.
The call will be simultane…
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Philippe Videau, president of Exploris Expeditions & Cruises, has shed light on the liquidation of the company via an interview with Mer et Marine.
After being placed into administration in early October, the French cruise line is ceasing its operations la…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is shifting strategies when it comes to the number of single cabins it will offer across its three brands, according to Harry Sommer, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call.
He said the company w…
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“Looking ahead, our net booking course remains strong for 2026 in both segments and is tracking significantly ahead of the prior year,” said Natalya Leahy, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings’ CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call.
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Ambassador has unveiled its second Caribbean winter fly-cruise program, set to operate from October 29, 2026, through April 1, 2027, aboard the Renaissance.
Homeporting in Bridgetown, Barbados, the ship will operate 10 itineraries over the season. The program …
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DNV has announced the launch of a new cruise center based in its London offices. The new center will strengthen DNV’s support for cruise owners, operators, ports and yards throughout Europe and beyond.
“Cruise is changing fast, with greener fuels, …
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced that three-star chef Kevin Fehling, owner of the restaurant The Table in Hamburg, will again bring his signature style onboard the Europa on eight selected cruises in 2026.
The company said that Fehling will blend modern haute…
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Heineken has outlined the key elements of its strategy for duty-free channels, including cruise, which will strengthen its global distribution.
Reflecting on Heineken’s participation at TFWA in Cannes, Global Duty Free Manager Natalia Kuldyaeva said: …
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Crescent Seas, a new residential cruising start up, will not be chartering the Regent Seven Seas Navigator and Oceania Insignia.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the ship owner, said in an SEC filing that the two lease agreements signed in March 2025 for…
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“This is such an exciting time of growth for us at Uniworld,” said Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld, in the 2026 European River Cruise Market Report by Cruise Industry News.
“We have a newbuild debuting next year on the Danube, …
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Holland America Line has showcased its 2027-28 South America and Antarctica cruise season, which allows guests to unpack once and visit up to six countries on a single itinerary.
From November 2027 through March 2028, the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam will take gues…
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Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), reported on the company’s third quarter earnings call that shorter sailings are experiencing strong demand and are part of the driving factors behind a solid foundation for future …
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The drydock of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis is progressing at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Rotterdam.
After arriving at the shipyard in late October, the 1997-built ship is undergoing technical maintenance, in addition to enhancements to its public areas…
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