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The global cruise industry orderbook has grown to 78 ships and more than 206,600 berths, with an estimated combined value of $80.0 billion, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook.
The updated figures reflect …
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HX Expeditions has finalized its 2026 Alaska program, comprising two new Alaska itineraries.
These are the nine-night “Alaska’s Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land” voyage and the 12-night “Alaska’s Inside Passage: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea.”
The c…
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Lindblad Expeditions has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said: “In 2025, we delivered the strongest performance in our company’s history — record guest…
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Explora Journeys is launching a new global marketing campaign developed alongside McCann Paris.
It is rolling out now across television and digital channels in multiple languages as the luxury ocean brand is staking its claim to a unique category.
“We…
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Crystal is featuring three-Michelin-starred chef Massimiliano Alajmo and his brother Raffaele aboard the Crystal Serenity sailing from Venice to Athens Sept. 8-15, 2026, according to a press release.
The seven-night sailing will showcase the artistry and innov…
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Tauck has announced its 2027 small ship cruising lineup, highlighted by a new Baltic Sea itinerary and enhancements to returning itineraries in the Galápagos, according to a press release.
The company is also adding capacity in the Aegean and Iberia.
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As the cruise industry embraces LNG, the conversation has shifted from feasibility to methane slip. Advances in engine technology, independent validation, and real-world operations show LNG becoming a credible, scalable fuel for passenger shipping. When methan…
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Princess Cruises set a new Guinness World Records title for the most margaritas sold in eight hours, according to a press release.
The celebration aboard the Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surp…
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The Carnival Conquest has returned to Miami after a 12‑day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, the company said in a statement.
Now that drydock refurbishment is complete, the ship will resume year‑round sailings from Miami.
The ship debuts several upgrades, one…
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The Carnival Encounter has sailed into drydock in Singapore for a range of upgrades, after which it is scheduled to return to Brisbane on March 20.
According to a press release, the makeover will see Carnival’s red, white and deep blue livery get a new look, p…
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Holland America Line has presented a new 26-day sailing aboard Nieuw Amsterdam departing from Vancouver on Oct. 7, 2027, and heading to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile. The cruise is part of the line’s Legendary Voyages program.
Named the “Inca Coast: Mexico &am…
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Elliott Investment Management, which manages funds that together hold a greater than 10% economic interest in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, today sent a presentation and letter to the company’s Board of Directors pushing for big changes at the company.…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holding today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Fincantieri for the design and construction of three new cruise ships.
The order includes one ship for each of the company’s brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania C…
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P&O Cruises’ Ventura is currently undergoing a drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The vessel wrapped up its regular operations in Southampton on February 7, 2026, before arriving at the facility one day later.
Following the …
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Chidsey succeeds Harry Sommer, who is stepping down as President and …
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Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are set to take place in February 2026.
Radiance of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity: 2,142 guests
Tonnage: 90,000
Year built: 2001
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Viking Cruises inaugurated its first brand experience center in China on Feb. 5.
The center is located in central Beijing and marks a significant milestone in the company’s decade-long expansion in the Chinese market and serves as a key initiative to celebrate…
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Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Feb. 9 during a nearly two-month voyage from Germany to Singapore, according to a company press release.
The ship was built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and…
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AmaWaterways has premiered its first national, multi-network television commercial, according to the company.
The commercial serves as an expression of the cruise line’s recently unveiled brand campaign, Journeys That Move You, and invites travelers to e…
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Seabourn Venture reached 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctica exploration voyage from Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 2026, setting a new record for the most southerly point in Seabourn and Carnival Corporation history, according to Seabourn.
The expedition ship bec…
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