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“Eastern Cruise is not just a company that operates ships; we are establishing an Asian-style cruise philosophy that combines regular sailings, efficient service and immersive cultural experiences,” said Kiro Kim, managing director of the South Korean cruise b…
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Carnival Cruise Line is kicking off its second summer Fun-ternship Program, giving more than 100 high school students ages 17 and older hands-on experience in cruise terminal operations at six U.S. homeports.
The program returns to Baltimore, Tampa, Jacksonvil…
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Ponant Explorations has announced its jazz-themed Baltic cruise setting sail in early 2027.
The 11-day, 10-night “Jazz Festival, from the Baltic to the North Sea” aboard Le Commandant Charcot, will sail from Helsinki (Finland) to Bergen (Norway) Jan. 23-Feb. 2…
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Port Saint John will kick off its 2026 cruise season over two months ahead of schedule with the arrival of Virgin Voyages’ the Valiant Lady expected on April 8 at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal.
“Our ability to embrace opportunities like this …
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The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) announced dates for its 2026 culinary scholarship program at the Culinary Institute of America’s Singapore campus, running June 15 to 19.
The announcement was made at the MHA’s 41th anniversary conference and trad…
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MariApps Marine Solutionsannounced it has acquired 100 percent ownership of Hyderabad-based software company EffiaSoft Private Limited.
“The acquisition of EffiaSoft is a testament to our vision of building a comprehensive digital maritime ecosystem,R…
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To open the year, the Club Med 2 operated in the Caribbean, sailing from the Dominican Republic down to French Guiana throughout the winter season. It was then set to sail in the Mediterranean this summer.
Among highlights is a 16-day cultural cruise around It…
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MSC Cruises became the fourth cruise line to cancel its planned winter season in the Middle East for 2026-27.
Following similar announcements from Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises and Explora Journeys, the company revealed its decision in late March.
As the largest…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering Double Air Credit of up to $3,000 per suite for select voyages to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Arctic.
Forming part of the cruise line’s Explorer’s Choice offer, the deal is valid on select sailings for bookings m…
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Beth Mercier has been appointed Aurora Expeditions’ vice president of sales, North America.
In her new position, Mercier will lead the cruise line’s sales strategy across North America, focusing on growing distribution and strengthening partnerships with the t…
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The MSC World Europa will become the 9th ship from MSC Cruises sailing in the Caribbean during the 2026-27 season.
Previously scheduled to operate a season in the Middle East, the 5,400-passenger ship will take over the itineraries that were originally announc…
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P&O Cruises has launched five new Britannia cruises for April 2027, the company said in a press release.
The new program includes two short breaks, two seven-night itineraries and a 14-night Spain, France and Norwegian Fjords cruise.
All sailings depart ro…
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TUI Cruises made significant reductions to the number of crew members onboard its two ships in the Middle East, according to a report by Crew Center.
Unable to return to Europe for their planned summer seasons in the Mediterranean, the Mein Schiff 4 and the Me…
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MedCruise is launching a study aimed at providing an understanding of the economic, social and environmental impact of cruise tourism.
The “Cruise Economic Impact Assessment Study” is conducted in cooperation with Professor Thanos Pallis of the Dep…
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All Transatlantic Crossings aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 are set to feature an expanded entertainment program in 2026, the company said in a press release.
Guests sailing between New York and Southampton can expect what the company says will be its most extens…
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Marella Cruises has announced headline acts for its first musical theme cruise, Musical Med-leys, sailing in October 2026 aboard the Marella Voyager, the company said in a press release.
The five-night cruise departs Corfu, Greece, on October 30, 2026, and cal…
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The Oceania Marina recently completed 15 years of service after entering service for Oceania Cruises in early 2011.
As reported by Cruise Industry News, the vessel was christened during a special ceremony at PortMiami on February 5, 2011. Entertainment Tonight…
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Windstar Cruises has celebrated the 40th anniversary of its first ship, the Wind Star, which originally entered service in 1986.
The 148-passenger ship is currently undergoing a modernization project in drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, Spain.
Windsta…
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Bodrum Cruise Port officially inaugurated its 2026 cruise season April 3 with the arrival of the Astoria Grande carrying 909 passengers and 445 crew members.
The port is expected to host 119 cruise calls and welcome approximately 140,000 cruise passengers in 2…
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The Adora Mediterranea has set sail from the Port of Xiamen, launching a six-day, five-night international cruise itinerary to Manila and Boracay in the Philippines.
This is Adora’s third consecutive year of operation from Xiamen as its homeport as it continue…
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