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Just over 20 percent of cruise passengers will go through a Global Ports Holding–operated (GPH) port this year as Chairman Mehmet Kutman continues his strategic expansion of the company.
A deal to take GPH private in 2024 has only helped, giving Kutman the fle…
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Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting the itinerary of two cruises from its 2027 Mediterranean season onboard the Carnival Miracle.
According to a statement sent to guests, the Oct. 16 and Oct. 26, 2027, sailings will replace one of their ports of call in the Gree…
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Alaska Native village corporation Huna Totem Corporation and the City and Borough of Juneau have finalized a tidelands lease agreement for the Áak’w Landing project, clearing the way for final design and construction of a new cruise ship dock and waterfr…
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Ambassador Cruise Line is offering a 5 percent discount on all bookings made during a 24-hour promo period in celebration of its fifth birthday.
According to a statement, the promo will last from 9 a.m. on April 9 to 08:59 a.m. on April 10, 2026, and is valid …
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Crystal has revealed new renderings for the dining venues aboard its newest ship, the Crystal Grace, set to debut on June 11, 2028.
Following the recent unveiling of the ship’s suite categories, the company offered a first look at the dining venues in a press …
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The Apollo Group has announced its new Maritime Services division, which the company called a strategic expansion beyond its hospitality business into full-service maritime solutions for the global cruise and shipping industries.
The new division positions The…
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Avora Residences will offer a series of exclusive amenities to the members of its new Continuum membership program.
Launched in partnership with Villa Vie Residences, the company is planning to offer an upscale residential product onboard the Lumina.
Currently…
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The Harmony of the Seas recently entered drydock for a major refurbishment as part of Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Amplified program.
After arriving in Europe in late March, the Oasis-class vessel reached the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz on April …
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The MSC Seashore recently kicked off a routine drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, the Bahamas.
After pausing its operations in Port Canaveral in late March, the MSC Cruises vessel arrived at the facility on April 1, 2026.
The 4,560-passenger shi…
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The former Zhao Shang Yi Dun, once celebrated as China’s first luxury cruise ship, has been officially renamed Viking Yi Dun, with the new name painted on at Shekou International Cruise Home Port on March 24, 2026.
The vessel has also been reflagged to N…
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Windstar Cruises launched a new complimentary All-Inclusive offer designed to drive bookings across with a limited-time upgrade on voyages worldwide, the company said in a press release.
Available on select sailings booked between April 1 and June 30, 2026 for…
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Selectum Blu has 56 cruises on the books this year, sailing from Cesme from April to mid-October.
The cruises are short, three and four nights, and allow Turkish guests to visit Greece without traditional visas.
“Our ports of call are determined by a special a…
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Aon Affinity Travel Practice has extended its relationship with Virgin Voyages to administer its travel protection program, the company said in a press release.
Under the program, branded Voyage Protection, Aon Affinity provides U.S.-based Virgin Voyages passe…
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The Norwegian Sun recently arrived at a shipyard in Singapore for a routine drydock.
Concluding a winter season in Southeast Asia and the Far East, the 2,000-passenger ship arrived at the shipyard on April 2, 2026. The work scope is said to include regular upk…
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Flynn Cruiseport Boston is set to start its 2026 season, welcoming 23 cruise brands and nine homeport vessels from April through November, including the largest ship ever to homeport in Boston, the Norwegian Breakaway, the Massachusetts Port Authority said in …
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When the Seabourn Pursuit arrived at Chile’s Robinson Crusoe Island in the Juan Fernández Islands on April 4, it brought more than guests ashore, the company said in a press release.
For local residents, the ship could now provide access to much needed m…
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Emerald Cruises announced the launch of the Emerald Kaia after a successful transit through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, the company said in a press release.
The 128-guest vessel has now departed from Limassol, Cyprus, on its inaugural voyage.
The launch follow…
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Oceania Cruises announced plans for a refurbishment of the Oceania Marina, the company said in a press release.
Scheduled to enter drydock in October 2026, the 1,250-guest vessel will undergo an extensive transformation as the first ship in the line’s Oc…
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Poseidon Expeditions announced a series of enhancements for its 2026 season in the Arctic onboard the Sea Spirit.
According to a press release, the company is introducing updates to its products designed to improve the guest experience onboard.
Among the enhan…
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Chinese officials have set a formal timeline to shift the majority of cruise ship subcontracting and key component needs to domestic suppliers, with a target of sourcing more than 80 percent of supporting equipment and systems from Chinese companies by 2035.
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