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The MSC Bellissima recently completed MSC Cruises’ 2025 deployment in China after offering over 30 cruises from the country.
Serving the Chinese market, the 4,500-guest ship arrived in Shanghai in mid-January, offering winter sailings to Japan and South Korea.…
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The Brazilian government recently announced that it is launching a tender process for the Recife Cruise Terminal.
According to a press release, the auction will allow the facility to be run by a private company, which will be required to make major investments…
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SmartSea is powering Singapore Cruise Centre to have Asia’s first interoperable ferry and cruise boarding system.
The new system enables seamless self-service check-in and bag drop and automated boarding of ferry guests, said Siew Kit Lee, vice president (tech…
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet is undergoing significant changes over the next few years with the debut of a series of newbuilds and the withdrawal of some of its older vessels.
According to Cruise Industry News’ 2026 Global Cruise Ship Index, the changes will …
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Aurora Expeditions has announced that the Sylvia Earle transited the Bering Strait, completing what is officially recorded by the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge as the 100th passenger transit of the Northwest Passage.
The company…
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Chimu has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation, joining a global community of businesses committed to high standards of social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability.
The company said in a press release: “Our initial…
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TUI Cruises announced in a press release that the 2025 Full Metal Cruise season is in full swing and that the dates for the 2026 cruise onboard the Mein Schiff 6 have been unveiled.
The company said that guests can look forward to top-class concerts on various…
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Archer Roose Wines are now available fleetwide on Princess Cruises, the company announced in a press release.
According to Princess, the brand became its first official canned wine partner, offering a selection of Bubbly, Pinot Noir, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc v…
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Explora Journeys is promoting its late summer and early fall itineraries in the Mediterranean and the Canaries, which include departures through November 2025 onboard the Explora I and the Explora II.
According to the luxury brand, the deployment offers a cura…
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American Cruise Lines is launching a series of all-U.S. cruises on the Great Lakes starting in 2026, the company announced in a press release.
The sailings will be operated by the American Patriot and are being introduced in response to guest demand, the compa…
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The Hanseatic Inspiration is set to kick off Hapag-Lloyd’s 2025 season in the Great Lakes on Friday.
According to a press release, the sold-out cruise program explores one of the world’s “most rarely navigable regions.”
The company added that, while limited av…
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Silversea has announced that it officially embarked on its Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2025, a 55-day immersion through cities such as Venice, Dubrovnik and Naples, as well as hidden gems like Kotor and Trapani.
From September 24 to November 18, the Silver Spir…
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Virgin Voyages has introduced airline- and hotel-like pricing, moving to a three-tier system for guests booking a Sea Terrace (balcony) room category or below.
The company is also breaking out gratuities to a separate line item, making it easier to compare its…
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Virgin Voyages will introduce a new pricing structure: VoyageFair Choices, which goes into effect on Oct. 7.
The company said it was in response to consumer and travel agent feedback.
New structure:
With the Base fare, Sailors can choose the most value-driven…
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The Celebrity Summit is repositioning to the Caribbean after completing a summer deployment in Alaska and Canada.
Set to spend the winter offering short cruises from Fort Lauderdale, the Celebrity Cruises vessel embarked on a 16-night Panama Canal voyage on Se…
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The Brazilian city of Balneário Camboriú will serve as a homeport for MSC Cruises starting in the 2025-26 season.
Guests will be able to board the MSC Preziosa at the town’s Atracadouro Barra Sul for a series of nine weeklong cruises between January and March.…
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Working behind the scenes, Siemens is networking previously un-networked cabins both in service and during drydock. As a result, cruise lines can now see and adjust energy consumers by cabin, resulting in 15 to 30 percent in energy savings, said Jared Herrick,…
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Riviera Travel has announced its expansion into Asia with the launch of the Riviera Alba, set to sail on the Mekong River in 2027.
The news follows Riviera’s recent unveiling of the world’s first dedicated solo cruise ship. 2027 bookings are now op…
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The Carnival Sunshine will be redeployed out of Norfolk as the Carnival Freedom takes over Carnival Cruise Line’s itineraries from Virginia.
After two years sailing from the Half Moone Cruise Center, the Sunshine is bidding farewell to its current homeport in …
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Holland America Line has announced that it is enhancing its Grand Voyages in 2026 with select segments featuring members of its Culinary Ambassador program.
Global Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto, acclaimed Seattle Restaurateur Chef Ethan Stowell …
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