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From routine maintenance to major refits, Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in October.
Mardi Gras
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity: 5,200 guests
Tonnage: 183,900
Year built…
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The Costa Serena is set to undergo a major refurbishment ahead of its 2025-26 season in Southeast Asia and the Far East.
According to Costa Cruises, the project completes a fleet revitalization initiative that has seen a total investment of more than 200 milli…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that it marked its strongest-ever launch day for the second time this year, following the unveiling of its new 2027 programme of cruises.
Having already broken previous launch-day sales records in April, this was beaten t…
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Princess Cruises has announced that the Star Princess has departed Barcelona on an 11-day Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage.
“The Star Princess shines brightly as one of the largest and most spectacular ships we’ve ever built, and we proudly w…
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Aroya Cruises has announced its participation as a strategic sponsor of Riyadh Season 2025, with the Aroya named as an official Riyadh Season zone.
Turky Kari, executive director of marketing at Cruise Saudi, said: “Riyadh Season is one of the Kingdom…
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Poseidon Expeditions was accepted as a preferred vendor of the CCRA Travel Commerce Network, the company announced.
The expedition line is now a supplier partner for TRUE Advisors, offering a series of itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland …
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PortMiami is celebrating the arrival of Margaritaville at Sea for homeporting operations starting in early 2027.
As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will offer a series of four- to eight-night cruises to the Ca…
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Scenic Group has announced the launch of its “Fall Into Savings” sale, available October 6 to 19, 2025. Travelers can enjoy two-for-one fares, free roundtrip airfare and suite savings of up to $4,000.
The company said in a press release that for a …
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The Norwegian Joy sailed from Seattle in late September for a 21-night cruise to Central America, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean.
Sailing to PortMiami, the itinerary of the repositioning voyage includes destinations in Canada, California, Mexico, Guatemala…
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The Azamara Quest has recently completed 25 years of service after entering service on September 28, 2000.
Originally ordered for Renaissance Cruises, the ship was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France as part of a series of eight vessels k…
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Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth recently embarked on a repositioning cruise to PortMiami via the Panama Canal.
Ahead of its first winter season in the Caribbean, the vessel is offering a 21-night itinerary that departed from Seattle on Sept. 25, 2025.
The open-jaw it…
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Two Carnival Cruise Line ships recently departed from homeports on the West Coast on longer cruises to Hawaii.
As part of Carnival’s Journeys program, the 15-night itineraries are taking place onboard the Carnival Legend and the Carnival Spirit.
Sailing from S…
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The Disney Adventure is expected to remain docked at the port of Bremerhaven for a few more months, according to German media.
Initially set to enter service for Disney Cruise Line in December, the ship’s debut was postponed to March 2026 due to construction d…
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Carnival Corporation announced in a press release that Antoinette Wright, the company’s chief supply chain officer for North America, delivered a keynote at the Curacao Cruise Symposium that connected the dots between guest expectations and local opportu…
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The Disney Fantasy recently entered drydock in France at Damen following the completion of its first summer season in Europe.
Debuting in the region, the ship arrived in the Mediterranean in late May for a series of seven- to 12-night cruises from Spain and It…
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Int2Cruises, an Asian cruise-first online travel platform, has released a report indicating that cruising is becoming the preferred holiday choice for Indian travelers with Asia emerging as their top destination.
According to the study, more than 70 percent of…
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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) has announced the launch of its newest vessel, the Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat II.
“The launch of the Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat II is a pivotal moment for our Nile River cruise portfolio, cementing our strateg…
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A new ride-hailing service debuted at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong earlier this year, GogoX, which can provide larger vehicles for family groups.
“They have enjoyed a fantastic response and extremely high take-up,” Jeff Bent, managing d…
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Disney Cruise Line is reportedly warning guests of Hawaii’s new cruise taxes, which are set to take effect in January 2026.
The company is sending statements to passengers booked on the two cruises affected by the new fee, DCL Fan reported.
As part of its repo…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is charging a $5 fee for extra entrées ordered in the main dining rooms across its cruise fleet.
According to guest reports, the charge is currently being rolled out across the fleet and has been spotted on ships like the Norwegian Spirit…
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