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Deck plans published on Cunard’s website show that the company is planning to add 30 new staterooms to the Queen Mary 2.
Set to undergo a major refurbishment program in 2027, the 2004-built vessel will see the introduction of new suites and inside cabins.
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Astoria Grande is expanding its deployment in 2026 with the debut of additional itineraries that sail beyond the Black Sea.
Operating out of Russia, the 1996-built vessel is scheduled to embark on longer voyages to destinations in Southern Europe and Africa, i…
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Corazul Cruceros has cancelled its planned Mediterranean debut with the Buenavista and will instead launch its first commercial season in Brazil in 2026-27. Cruise Industry News reported earlier this week the company was facing challenges in its planned start …
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Jennifer West has been named new vice president of sales for North America at Windstar.
In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales strategy and trade engagement efforts for the region, strengthening relationships with the travel advisor community and …
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Princess Cruises has announced its Europe season for 2028, described in a press release as the largest deployment for that region in Princess history.
Featuring 291 departures across 150 itineraries, the season will include sailings throughout Northern Europe…
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Harding+ has announced that it has extended its partnership with Princess Cruises, building on a collaboration established in 2021.
The retailer will continue to operate and evolve retail environments across select Princess ships in a multi-year agreement, inc…
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The Emerald Astra, the latest addition to Emerald Cruises & Tours’ European fleet, was christened in Amsterdam on May 31, 2026, according to a statement.
The ship’s godmother is Toni Lanotte-Day, a US travel advisor and entrepreneur, described as one of S…
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The Mitsui Ocean Sakura will offer 29 cruises during its inaugural season, according to a press release issued by Mitsui Ocean Cruises.
The 2010-built ship is set to make its debut for the Japanese company on September 19, 2026, having completed its final crui…
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VidantaWorld has spotlighted the entertainment offering on its 216-guest ship, the Elegant.
The ship started its inaugural European season in April 2026 with a series of itineraries to the Azores and Madeira, followed by sailings to various Mediterranean dest…
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Costa Cruises has unveiled a special itinerary centered around the solar eclipse that is returning to the Mediterranean in August after 20 years.
The cruise line said in a press release that there will be two departures for its eight-day Eclipse Cruise aboard …
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The Azamara Pursuit has made its inaugural visit to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
In a press release, The Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA) described this as a milestone, being the first time the port will welcome a peak-season Alaska cruise itinerary to the …
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“We industrialize the complexity behind the scenes so the guest experience can remain highly bespoke on the surface,” Frits van der Werff, VP commercial at Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management, told Cruise Industry News.
The company provides end-to-end vessel mana…
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Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its new diner menu to additional ships over the next few weeks, according to an update shared by Brand Ambassador John Heald.
In a social media post, Heald said that three vessels will introduce the new menu to their dining roo…
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Okaloosa County said that its project to turn the SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef aims to preserve the history of the former ocean liner.
“There are definitely some very passionate people that are involved with preservatio…
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Carnival Cruise Line’s new pier as well as new amenities and upgrades to the existing ones at its exclusive destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, are now open.
“RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay’s natural beauty has always made it a favorite for our gue…
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The Valiant Lady has returned from drydock with 10 redesigned spaces, Virgin Voyages said in a press release.
The ship was undergoing upgrades at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard since May.
“Valiant Lady was already one of the most compelling ships at sea, b…
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Explora Journeys has announced that the Explora III completed her sea trials in the Mediterranean. The trials validated the ship’s technical and operational performance ahead of her summer debut.
“The completion of Explora III’s sea trials ma…
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The Carnival Jubilee has been refueled using a mobile liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solution at Carnival Corporation’s Isla Tropicale exclusive destination in Roatán, Honduras.
In a statement, the cruise line said this is an industry first as it introdu…
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The Port of San Diego has recognized 24 ship companies, including cruise lines, for their participation in the port’s voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Program, which helps improve air quality and reduce emissions in and around San Diego Bay.
The vo…
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Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, was officially named during a traditional ceremony in Venice, Italy. Rebecca “Becky” Webb Wilson, an attorney, author, photographer and philanthropist, served as ceremonial godmother.
The Viking Mi…
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