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Pearl Seas Cruises is kicking off its 2026 cruise season this week, according to a statement.
“We are so pleased to begin our 12th season cruising the Great Lakes aboard Pearl Mist. Our crew is the most seasoned team in the region, and their years of experienc…
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The global cruise ship orderbook now totals some $90 billion in newbuild orders through 2039, according to the latest update from Cruise Industry News.
Five more ships were ordered during the month of April, including a trio for Princess Cruises from Fincantie…
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Hong Kong is investing in infrastructure and pointing to busy events agenda to cement its status as a cruise hub in Asia, according to Marilyn Tham, general manager of mega events, MICE and cruise at the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Following a strong 2025 that sa…
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Cunard has unveiled its 2028 program, featuring 190 voyages in 36 countries.
Sailing from April 2028 to January 2029, its fleet will visit 125 ports worldwide, including 19 overnight stays and 37 late-evening departures, according to a statement.
“Our new vo…
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Viking has opened bookings for its 2028–29 expedition voyages.
The season features newly released departure dates across itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes, Viking said in a press release.
Operating the expanded expedition offerings in…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is moving to rebuild its marketing function at the Norwegian Cruise Line brand, bringing in new leadership and cutting overall spending, said Chairperson and CEO John Chidsey.
Speaking on the company’s first quarter 2026 ea…
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Developing new itineraries requires a balance of guest insights, regulatory understanding and real-world scouting, according to Sylviane de Tracy, director of cruise research and development for Ponant.
The process begins with understanding passengers’ evolvin…
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Data harmonization and advanced demand planning are currently hot topics as Carnival Corporation works to overhaul its supply chain operations, according to Kevin Muhich, head of MAST.
With a portfolio of eight different brands, the company is currently focuse…
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MSC Cruises is ready for the Poesia’s debut in Alaska, as the ship will spend the summer sailing Alaska cruises on Mondays from Seattle, marking the company’s entry to the region.
“We’re so excited for this moment,” said Lynn Torrent, preside…
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Lindblad Expeditions is actively pursuing expansion of its expedition fleet, according to CEO Natalya Leahy.
Speaking on the company’s first quarter 2026 earnings call, Leahy said fleet growth conversations are ongoing and that the current geopolitical environ…
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API has signed another agreement (with a 10-year framework) with Fincantieri, which covers 23 vessels, deepening the Italian marine flooring specialist’s relationship that stretches back through multiple project cycles and hundreds of cruise ships since 1958.
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Explora Journeys is targeting land-based luxury travelers by highlighting the value of ocean travel and redefining its onboard hospitality culture, according to President Anna Nash.
With a significant portion of the luxury market still hesitant to book cruise …
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Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed on Tuesday afternoon it is arranging the medical evacuation of two passengers requiring urgent care and another guest associated with the passenger who passed away on May 2.
Two specialized aircraft are en route to Cape Verde an…
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Oceanwide Expeditions has provided an update on the ongoing medical situation onboard the Hondius, which remains off the coast of Cape Verde, according to a May 5 press update.
The World Health Organization confirmed on May 4 that seven cases, including two la…
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Lindblad Expeditions delivered a record first quarter occupancy of 93 percent even as it grew available guest nights by more than 6 percent, with Chief Executive Officer Natalya Leahy noting disciplined commercial execution and strengthening demand across the …
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Oceania Cruises is eliminating non‑commissionable cruise fares (NCFs) on all newly launched sailings, set to be announced in May and June.
Covering the 2028 summer and 2028–29 winter seasons and 2028 and 2029 Around the World voyages, the change is meant to si…
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BW LNG has signed an agreement with BASS Software to deploy BASSnet Neo software solution across its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs).
According to a statement, the contract win followed a glob…
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Malta is working to attract more boutique cruise ships and expand homeporting operations, according to Arthur Grima, director of marketing for the Malta Tourism Authority.
In 2025, in addition to 4 million tourists, the destination welcomed 870,560 cruise pass…
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As MSC Cruises continues to expand its LNG-powered fleet and explore next-generation ship designs, the company is focusing on building vessels capable of exceeding current sustainability targets over a three-decade lifespan, according to Chief Energy Transitio…
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Lindblad Expeditions has financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said: “In a complex macro and geopolitical environment, our team delivered another record quarter, achieving 93% occupancy- hig…
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