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Cruise Saudi has appointed Sture Myrmell as President of Aroya Cruises effective April 1, 2026, the company said in a statement.
Based in Jeddah, he will oversee the cruise line’s commercial operations and guest experience, reporting to Cruise Saudi CEO Lars C…
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As cruise operators face growing scrutiny around emissions and Underwater radiated noise (or noise performance), propulsion is increasingly being judged on more than efficiency alone. Advances in thruster design, hybrid power systems and fuel technologies show…
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Aroya Cruises confirmed that all guests who were onboard the Aroya when operations in the Arabian Gulf were suspended have safely disembarked the Aroya.
In a statement shared on its website, the company said that it completed the debarkation operations on Marc…
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled 10 expedition cruises to the Seychelles and Madagascar aboard the Hanseatic Nature in winter 2027-28.
In a press release, the company said this is the first time it is placing the Indian Ocean at the center of its expedition se…
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled the first renderings of its newest Super Ships debuting in 2027, the Audrey and Marlene, in a press release.
“One-of-a-kind design has always been central to the Uniworld experience. With the S.S. Audrey and S.S. Ma…
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MSC Group’s Cruise Division has acquired a production studio in Scotland which is set to become MSC Creative Studios.
As a central hub for creative development, the new facility will support the growing entertainment and productions across MSC Cruises and Expl…
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Ambassador Cruise Line launched its 2028-29 season on March 12, 2026.
According to a press release, this marks the earliest season launch since the Ambience’s inaugural sailing in 2022.
There will be 35 sailings plus four Christmas Party dates aboard the Ambie…
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Marella Cruises has announced more headline acts including British singer-songwriters Pixie Lott and Lemar for its 30th birthday sailings in May, the company announced.
“We’re excited to announce even more headline acts with British stars such as P…
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Ocean Ventures Advisory has been formed to guide and consult on cruise ship building in Asia and is headed up by Trevor Young who most recently was vice president of newbuilding at MSC Group, overseeing the newbuild programs at MSC and Explora.
Young said more…
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Disney Cruise Line launched a new ad campaign named “Midnight Magic” on March 15.
According to a press release, the ad, which debuted during the Academy Awards on ABC, shows how moments on a Disney vacation can become lifelong memories and family traditions.
T…
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TUI Cruises’ newest ship, Mein Schiff Flow, completed its first extensive sea trials, technical and nautical sea tests, in the Mediterranean in February.
Testing included engine performance, propulsion and maneuverability, as well as the ship’s key techn…
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Polar Latitudes Expeditions is launching new Fly & Cruise voyages to Antarctica starting in the 2027-28 season.
The sailings will be operated by the Ocean Nova starting in January 2028 and will include charter flights between Punta Arenas in Chile and King…
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While AIDA and Costa Cruises recently cancelled their sailings in the region, five brands are still planning to sail in the Arabian Gulf in 2026-27.
Cruise Industry News looks at the current plans for all the brands that announced itineraries for the Middle Ea…
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Seabourn has presented an optional pre-cruise land journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska in 2027 and 2028 called “The Denali Experience.”
Designed to complement seven-day Inside Passage voyages, the land package pairs sightseeing with …
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P&O Cruises is changing the balance due date for new bookings for all cruises departing from December 1, 2026.
According to a statement shared with travel agents, the company will now require guests to pay their balances 120 days before departure.
The chan…
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Tauck has opened for booking three women-only departures in Europe this year.
Each will operate as what the company calls a Small Group journey (20 and 24 guests) led by a female director, with sailings to Ireland, Italy and Portugal.
According to a press rele…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has sponsored the addition of a defibrillator at Liverpool’s Pier Head.
The 24/7 public-access defibrillator was unveiled on March 12, with an essential CPR training session delivered to community stakeholders onboard the cruise line’s…
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AmaWaterways has introduced a new City Escapes program, offering extended time in Europe’s cities along the Seine, Rhine and Danube rivers in 2026 and expanding further in 2027.
According to a press release, these departures are intentionally scheduled during …
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Hapag-Lloyd has launched its 2026 Amazon season with the Hanseatic Spirit departing Belém this week on an 18-day upstream expedition along the river.
The company has sailed this approximately 4,000 km (2,385 mi.) journey deep into the heart of the Amazon for n…
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TUI Cruises has completed the evacuation of approximately 2,500 guests from Mein Schiff 5 in Doha, Qatar, following the outbreak of conflict in the region on February 28, according to a report from Schiffe und Kreuzfarhten
Mein Schiff 5 and its sister ship, Me…
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