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Storylines is nearing the completion of a restructuring and recapitalization process that has secured the company access to a $500 million cash-backed bank guarantee, according to CEO and Co-Founder Alister Punton who also addressed pending resident refunds in…
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The Radiance of the Seas recently completed 25 years of service for Royal Caribbean International after embarking on its maiden voyage on April 7, 2001.
As the prototype ship in the company’s Radiance class, the 90,000-ton ship was built by the Meyer Werft shi…
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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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MSC Cruises recently raised the hotel service charges for its ships sailing in North America, according to a statement sent to guests. The changes took effect on May 11, 2026.
Passengers who are aged 2 years or older and sail in standard staterooms will now pa…
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“The New Weather Character of the Mediterranean Sea,” an event dedicated to the impact of severe weather phenomena on maritime operations, was recently hosted by Navimeteo and Vaisala Xweather.
Professionals from the shipping, cruise, yachting, meteorological …
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Ambassador Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with marine conservation charity ORCA for a sixth consecutive season for 2028–29.
Two ORCA Ocean Conservationists will join each sailing to collect data to support the charity’s efforts in protecting marine an…
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The coastal city of Qingdao has taken a significant step towards building its first domestically developed coastal cruise ship, with a key bid out for design review services.
Qingdao Marine Tourism Development Co., Ltd. publicly invited bids for a design revie…
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The MSC Magnifica will soon kick off its summer season in Northern Europe, marking the official opening of its MSC Yacht Club.
Added to the ship during a refit in late 2025, the suite enclave offers 63 suites, in addition to private areas that include a restau…
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Silversea will sail its Venetian Society Reunion Voyage in 2027, the cruise line said in a press release.
The seven‑day voyage aboard the Silver Dawn will sail from Copenhagen to Southampton on September 3, 2027, featuring special experiences and onboard even…
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Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the highlights of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ recently announced 2028-29 voyage collection.
Africa & Arabia with the Seven Seas Explorer
The Seven Seas Explorer will visit Africa and Arabia for the first time dur…
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The Costa Diadema arrived in Northern Europe earlier this month to kick off a summer season in the region.
Having spent the past winter in South America, the Costa Cruises vessel started a series of seven-night cruises to the Norwegian Fjords on May 15, 2026.
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The Azamara Journey has become the second Azamara Cruises ship to debut new onboard entertainment developed in partnership with RWS Global.
Two exclusive new productions were launched during the Spain Intensive Cruise visiting Barcelona, Ibiza & Majorca, d…
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Cunard has unveiled the itinerary for its cruise celebrating America’s 250th birthday in New York.
As previously reported, the Queen Mary 2 will join over 100 vessels passing through the New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th meetup of tall ships.
The cr…
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PeppaRose silk scarves have been added to the onboard offering of cruise retailer Harding+, available on select ships throughout this Mediterranean season.
According to a statement, listings have been secured across nine ships spanning the Cunard, Princess and…
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TUI has launched what it says is its first-ever global loyalty program, the TUI Smiles Rewards Club.
The club, which is free to join, allows guests to collect Smiles, or points, across the company’s portfolio, by purchasing flights, hotels, packages, cru…
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Barcelona will double its fee for tourists arriving in the city by cruise ship, according to Mayor Jaume Collboni.
The mayor reportedly said that the fee will be raised from the current four euros to eight euros in the coming months.
According to a report by E…
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The Norwegian Aqua recently returned to New York City for a second homeporting season in the U.S. Northeast.
After completing a winter schedule sailing from PortMiami, the ship arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
The 2025-built ship is now offering a ser…
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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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P&O Cruises is adding onboard spending money to select fly-cruise Mediterranean voyages this summer.
For bookings made before December 17, 2026, guests can get up to £350 onboard spending money per balcony cabin on applicable Select Price cruises departin…
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Meyer Turku has donated funds to establish a new professorship at Finland’s Aalto University, according to a press release.
With the €800,000 donation, the University will establish a five-year Professor of Practice in Interdisciplinary Naval Architecture, wit…
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