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With the former Song of America arriving in Alang to be dismantled, Cruise Industry News looks at the last five cruise ships that have been retired permanently.
Celestyal Olympia
Former names: Song of America, Sunbird, Thomson Destiny and Louis Olympia
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The Alaska cruise market is set for an eventful season in 2026, with the arrival of newbuilds, the debut of new brands and the return of a cruise line.
MSC Cruises is one of the three companies set to offer their inaugural seasons in Alaska in 2026.
After repo…
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The Paul Gauguin has recently arrived in Singapore to undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment project.
As part of one of the largest refits taking place in 2025, the 1997-built ship is now scheduled to undergo a seven-week drydock that will include upgrad…
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Hurtigruten has introduced a Buy One, Get One Free offer on select departures of its six-day Original Coastal Express voyage from Kirkenes to Bergen, available for bookings through February 21, 2025.
The limited-time promotion applies to sailings from April to…
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Coral Expeditions has announced its 2026 Tasmania season, marking the 10th year of expedition cruising aboard the Coral Discoverer.
The program features new and returning itineraries along Tasmania’s coastline.
“Tasmania is a unique and pristine island at the …
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Cunard has launched an enhanced selection of gift packages for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day aboard its fleet.
The new offerings include champagne celebrations, intimate dinners and exclusive amenities to elevate the onboard experience.
Guests can now ch…
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Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Derek Lloyd as vice president of strategic and national accounts.
He succeeds Brennan Quesnele, who will become senior vice president of sales at Oceania Cruises, effective Feb. 24, 2025.
The company said in a press release …
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Royal Caribbean International’s 2026-27 season on the West Coast will feature three ships, the company announced on its website.
The Voyager of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas will sail from Los Angeles, while the company will also mark its return to San Dieg…
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The Almaco Group has announced the completion of a refurbishment project the Aroya.
The vessel, which underwent renovations in Bremerhaven and Rotterdam for several months, reached its homeport in Jeddah at the beginning of December, the group said in a press …
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The Hurtigruten Group has announced the completion of its acquisition by a consortium of investors, including existing investors led by Arini Capital Management, AlbaCore Capital and Barings.
The group said in a press release that the transaction’s closi…
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The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per common share payable on April 4, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 7, 2025.
The company also announced today that its B…
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Cunard has announced its plans to reach over 250 travel agents across more than 60 stores as part of its first nationwide 2025 sales blitz in the UK.
The company said in a press release that from Feb 17 to 28, a team will deliver in-person news about the line&…
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Oceania Cruises has announced the appointment of Brennan Quesnele as the company’s new senior vice president of sales, effective Feb. 24, 2025.
Oceania said in a press release that Quesnele will report directly to Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania.
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MariApps Marine Solutions has announced that it celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The company said in a statement that it marked the milestone with a gala at the Grand Hyatt Bolgatty in Kochi. The event was attended by over 1,000 guests, including shareholders,…
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2025 will see various cruise ships undergoing significant refurbishments with the return of big drydock programs.
Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key projects already announced for the year.
For a complete overview of the global cruise ship drydock m…
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Holland America Line’s Zaandam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, for its 27-day “Amazon Explorer” Legendary Voyage, following a two-week drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard in the Bahamas.
The refurbishment included updates to guest ar…
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Virgin Voyages is announcing major updates this Valentine’s week, including new Caribbean itineraries, menu items at Extra Virgin and Gunbae and new shows, including a second run of Comedy Fest.
The brand is also celebrating the season with Scarlet’s Valen-tun…
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Carnival Cruise Line launched year-round cruising from Norfolk with Carnival Sunshine’s inaugural departure on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
This marks the transition of Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Center from a seasonal port to a year-round homeport, accommodating 150,…
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Silversea has shared highlights from two events hosted during Silversea’s Controtempo World Cruise 2025. The events were held in Hoi An, Vietnam, and Singapore on Feb 1 and 7, respectively.
Hoi An
The company said in a press release that guests disemba…
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Azamara Cruises has announced the winners of its 2024 Travel Partner Awards, which honor travel partners for outstanding sales, collaboration and dedication.
Azamara said in a press release that the company honored partners across 15 categories. Award recipien…
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