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MSC Cruises has confirmed that the MSC Euribia has departed Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and is now en route to Northern Europe.
The passage was completed in close coordination with the relevant authorities, the …
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Global Ports Holding (GPH) showcased its North European cruise port network at a press conference held during a Miami Beach industry event.
The portfolio encompasses ports in Scotland, Liverpool and Bremerhaven.
In a press release, GPH explained that it contin…
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Silversea has unveiled its 125-day World Cruise 2029 onboard the Silver Whisper called “A Pacific Awakening.”
Sailing from San Diego on January 5, 2029, the world cruise will explore more than 60 destinations in 19 countries, spanning Polynesia, Micronesia, Me…
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Commuting along the Norwegian coast is set to become more eco-friendly with the addition of new P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels.
Norway’s Boreal has ordered 20 of these vessels from Sweden’s Candela Technology, the latter said in a press release, noting that t…
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Azamara Cruises has announced a new partnership with MJM Marine for the execution of the upcoming Azamara Forward enhancements aboard the Azamara Quest.
The collaboration follows MJM Marine’s previous work on the refit of the Azamara Pursuit.
“This…
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Lindblad Expeditions’ CEO, Natalya Leahy, has shared insights into what lies ahead for adventure travel and the transformative power of exploration.
Leahy said that expedition cruising is entering a new phase of strategic maturity, and identified where t…
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The new Celebrity Xcel is soon completing its inaugural season in North America, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Delivered to Celebrity Cruises in late 2025, the vessel entered service in November, kicking off a series of weeklong cruises from Fort Lauderdale.
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PeppaRose has expanded its presence in cruise retail with recent placements aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, according to a company press release.
The brand has developed two new design collections, The Sorrento Collection and Le Jardin Bl…
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EcoNavis Solutions is developing a next generation wind-assisted propulsion system designed to enhance the performance and commercial viability of Flettner-type rotor sails for deep-sea shipping, the company said in a press release.
The company’s Eco Rot…
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G Adventures’ new Expedition is celebrating 50 years of service, having been delivered to its original owners on December 30, 1975.
Built as a cruise ferry in the former Yugoslavia, the ice-strengthened vessel first debuted as the Alla Tarasova for the M…
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Survitec received a Technology Qualification Statement from DNV for Seahaven, its Advanced Evacuation System for passenger ships, the company said in a press release.
The system is designed as an alternative to conventional lifeboats and can evacuate up to 1,0…
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The Celestyal Discovery became the first cruise ship to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the conflicts in the Middle East.
After being docked in Dubai, the Celestyal vessel departed the UAE port on the afternoon of Friday, April 17, 2026.
Ac…
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Four cruise operators with ships stranded in the Persian Gulf have brought them down to minimum crew manning and are expected to begin repositioning them to Europe following news that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
Each operator is expected to employ a differen…
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Global Ports Holding (GPH) announced the signing of a concession for Acapulco Cruise Port, highlighting a partnership with ASIPONA and their shared vision for the destination’s future.
The partners said that they share a commitment to enhancing infrastru…
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Telenor Maritime has announced the expansion of its partnership with edge-to-cloud network platform Quvia on AI-driven connectivity optimization.
This builds on what Telenor says is a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) announced last year that delivered measura…
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Port Milwaukee will welcome the Viking Polaris as the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season on Thursday, April 23.
“We are proud to kick off our record-breaking cruising season and welcome visitors from around the world to our city,&#…
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The Mein Schiff 4 and 5 from TUI Cruises will sail out of the Persian Gulf when it’s appropriate said CEO Wybcke Meier. The ships have been stranded in the region since early March.
Speaking with Cruise Industry News earlier this week, Meier said Mein Schiff 4…
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Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial vessels for the remaining period of the current ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on X on Friday.
The reopening comes more than six weeks after Iran heavily r…
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Swan Hellenic has announced two Grand Voyages taking guests southward along the West Coast of Africa in fall 2026.
The two Grand Voyages can be combined into a 26-day exploration from Dakar to Luanda, spanning 14 countries and 18 ports, the company said in a p…
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Dominica is expanding its port of call experiences for cruise passengers thanks to new shore excursions designed to provide a deeper connection to the island.
According to a statement by Discover Dominica Authority, these experiences are tailored to be enrichi…
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