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The new Legend of the Seas will enter service for Royal Caribbean International earlier than initially planned.
According to a statement sent to guests, the ship’s maiden cruise was pushed forward and is now set to depart from the Italian port of Civitav…
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HX Expeditions reported record growth in 2025, according to a press release. The company said it posted a 31 percent increase in U.S. sales, driven by a 57 percent rise in advisor-booked sales.
Globally, HX delivered an 11 percent year-over-year increase in sa…
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MSC Cruises will invest $450 million in a new cruise complex on Grand Bahama Island, according to a report by the Nassau Guardian.
The local news source said that the company is planning to build a new pier and berthing infrastructure, which will be complement…
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Explora Journeys has revealed details of the Explora III, which will launch ahead of schedule in July 2026.
The ship will debut with an exclusive Mediterranean Prelude Journey from July 24 to 29.
The Explora III will be officially named in Barcelona on August …
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Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin guest experience tablets across all 630 cabins on the Celestyal Journey, becoming the first cruise line to introduce SuitePad tablets across its stateroom accommodations, the company said in a statement.
The tabl…
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With just four months to go, VIVA Cruises is gearing up for the debut of the new VIVA Beyond on the Seine River.
“As we begin this four-month countdown, VIVA Beyond represents more than a new ship – it represents our vision for the future of boutique river cru…
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MSC Cruises has announced upgrades to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas.
The island will receive new facilities to enhance the guest experience and an extended pier to accommodate two ships calling simultaneous…
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Blue Zephyr Cruises announced plans to launch service in the Eastern Mediterranean starting in late April 2026.
According to its website, the Greece-based company will operate the Blue Zephyr, which is the former Caledonian Sky.
As previously reported by Cruis…
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Virgin Voyages has introduced NAPA’s real-time environmental KPI reporting tool to strengthen its ability to monitor, analyze and report environmental performance.
The Environmental Module, part of NAPA Fleet Intelligence, was developed by the maritime s…
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Corazul Cruceros has announced the launch of a new cruise brand developed specifically for the Spanish market, with first sailings scheduled for July 2026.
The brand is designed for Spanish-speaking families and groups seeking a cruise experience aligned with …
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New brands and bigger ships are driving Alaska to what will be a record season in 2026, according to the upcoming new Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
Capacity in the Alaska market will be up over 10 percent year-over-year, with over 65 ships set to operate…
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Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess now offers two new specialty dining venues, the company announced in a press release.
According to Princess, the vessel recently debuted its signature steakhouse, Crown Grill, in addition to Makoto Ocean, which focuses on Edo…
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Antarctica21’s new 2027-28 collection of Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic sailings is now available for booking.
According to a press release, the new season features five expedition itineraries, including a new standalone voyage dedicated to the Falklands an…
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P&O Cruises has confirmed its 2026 “Food Heroes” program, revealing a special selection of sailings hosted by celebrated culinary names in Great Britain.
According to a press release, the curated schedule will feature nine “Food Heroes…
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A medical emergency led to changes in the itinerary of the current five-night cruise of the Freedom of the Seas, which departed from PortMiami on Saturday, January 25, 2026.
According to a statement issued by Royal Caribbean International onboard, the ship had…
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The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) program is expanding participation to cruise lines operating in California, according to a press release.
The program said it has had a decade of success in reducing the risk of ship strikes and improving coasta…
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The Port of Cork will welcome 103 cruise ship calls to Cork Harbour between April and October 2026, the biggest cruise schedule in the Republic of Ireland.
The 2026 schedule represents a 14 percent increase in cruise calls compared to the 2025 season, accordin…
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The BNP Paribas Open, the largest combined ATP Masters and WTA 1000 tennis tournament in the world, announced the addition of Silversea as the new Official Luxury Cruise Line of the tournament ahead of the 2026 event, according to a statement.
As the new Offic…
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Century Cruises is celebrating a landmark first year in the North American market, the company announced in a press release.
According to the statement, new bookings to China exceeded expectations in 2025, fueled by strong support from travel agency partners w…
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Crystal has announced the retirement of Captain Birger J. Vorland, who will conclude his seafaring career on June 10, 2026, following his final voyage aboard the Crystal Serenity.
Captain Vorland’s maritime career spans almost 48 years, with more than tw…
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