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Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026-27, replacing it with a Mediterranean deployment, which will include the brand’s debut in the Western Med.
In a press release, the cruise line said it would extend its current Eastern Mediterranea…
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Fincantieri and Viking have celebrated the delivery of the Viking Mira at the Ancona shipyard.
The ceremony was attended by Jeff Dash, executive vice president and head of business development at Viking, as well as Giorgio Gomiero, senior vice president of ope…
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The global cruise fleet is set to grow to around at least 540 ships by 2037, from a fleet of 459 ships at the start of 2026, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
That also means that the passenger capacity grows from about 36 million at th…
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Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady is currently undergoing a scheduled drydock at Fincantieri.
After crossing the Atlantic in April, the 2021-built vessel arrived at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard earlier this month.
As part of its first drydock, the Valiant…
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Crystal Cruises has unveiled a dedicated crew recreation area aboard the Crystal Grace, its newest ship coming in 2028.
Set on deck 12, the crew recreation area will include a crew gym featuring Technogym equipment, a sundries shop, bar, table seating area and…
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Carnival Cruise Line said in a press release that it is reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line with a new look across its fleet.
The Carnival Legend became the first ship to get the new feature, which consists of a bow crest celebrating the company’…
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Mexican authorities have rejected Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico project, citing environmental concerns about damage to the Mesoamerican Reef and coastal ecosystems.
“It is not going to be approved,” said Environment Minister Alicia Bár…
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at a number of drydock projects scheduled to take in May.
Valiant Lady
Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages
Capacity: 2,770 guests
Tonnage: 110,000
Year built: 2021
Drydock Period: May 9 to May 25, 2026
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With a growing cruise fleet, capacity is up in most sailing regions, although some are seeing a significant dip in 2026 from 2025, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
The biggest percentage increase year-over-year is in the Asia-Pacific r…
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MSC Cruises is giving guests more dining options aboard the MSC Seashore thanks to the addition of two new fast-food concepts.
The two new venues – The Chicken Man and Red Cactus BBQ & Ribs – are included in the cruise fare and will complement…
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Viking reported strong advanced booking momentum for the 2027 cruise season during its first quarter 2026 earnings call on May 14.
With the 2026 season already 92% sold, the company has shifted its commercial focus to 2027.
As of May 3, the 2027 season was 38%…
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Viking Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, President and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer.
Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO, has been appointed as Executive Chairman and will continue to serve as…
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The Nippon Maru recently made its final call to the port of Yokohama before being withdrawn from service by Mitsui Ocean Cruises.
Wrapping up a 36-year sailing career, the 600-passenger ship bid farewell to the Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Termin…
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Three cruise ships,the Blue Dream Star, Blue Dream Melody, and Chinese Taishan,remain out of service in mainland China and looking for their next careers.
The 1,218-guest Blue Dream Melody, operated by Blue Dream Cruises, was withdrawn from service at its Beih…
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Scenic has released its 2028–29 Worldwide Voyages program.
The program spans all seven continents and visits more than 100 countries and 600 ports of call.
In a press release, the company noted that the season’s highlight will be arrival of the Scenic Ikon, …
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The OE Corinthian made its first visit to the Port of Lisbon during its maiden voyage for Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
Sailing to Marseille, the ship is currently offering a repositioning cruise to the French Riviera that departed from St. Nazaire.
The visit…
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With fuel prices elevated by the conflict in the Middle East, Lindblad Expeditions has a renewed effort to reduce consumption across its expedition fleet, intensifying hull cleaning and propeller polishing schedules and engaging ship leaders directly in revie…
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While Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings works through a turnaround at its Norwegian Cruise Line brand, the company’s two luxury brands, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, are holding firm, with management pointing to their steady performance as …
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MSC Cruises is ready for the Poesia’s debut in Alaska, as the ship will spend the summer sailing Alaska cruises on Mondays from Seattle, marking the company’s entry to the region.
“We’re so excited for this moment,” said Lynn Torrent, preside…
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The global expedition cruise market is at an inflection point with serious grow expected to start again soon as the all new 2026 Expedition Cruise Market Report from Cruise Industry News captures it all.
Now available for instant download in PDF format, the 28…
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