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As the secondhand cruise ship market picks up pace, Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key transactions and moves that have taken place in recent weeks.
For a complete overview of the market, see the Secondhand Market Report.
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SeaTravel has implemented cruisePAL’s web-based cruise reservation system, the company announced in a press release.
The cruisePAL CRS will streamline booking processes and support all core reservation functions across call center environments.
The system was…
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Columbia Group has announced a series of senior leadership appointments to its executive team as part of its continued transformation into an integrated global maritime services platform.
According to a press release, Demetris Chrysostomou has been appointed a…
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The Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of John McKenna as CEO of the port authority, effective immediately.
According to the port, McKenna brings a wealth of commercial experience and a deep understandin…
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Carnival Cruise Line is cancelling a cruise onboard the Carnival Horizon due to a change in the ship’s drydock schedule.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, a trans-Atlantic crossing that was scheduled to take place on June 15, 2026, will no longer…
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Signol announced it is working on a new project with TUI Cruises to address cruise ship CO2 emissions. TUI is the first cruise company to tackle decarbonization with the digital behavior change service.
The initiative, which initially runs for six months, comb…
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Virtuoso has announced the appointment of Lori Sheller as vice president of global cruise, effective immediately.
In her new role, Sheller will lead Virtuoso’s global cruise strategy, manage partnerships with major cruise lines, and oversee initiatives to grow…
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The Brazilian state of Bahia recently concluded an 82-call cruise season that saw over 300,000 visitors arriving at its ports.
After starting in late October 2024, the 2024-25 season saw approximately 30 vessels visiting the ports of Salvador and Ilhéus.
Morro…
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The Mexican government has set a new head tax for cruise passengers visiting the country’s ports starting in July 2025.
According to a report by El Financiero, guests will need to pay $5 when entering Mexico onboard a cruise ship.
The local finance news websit…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas recently embarked on its first-ever cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.
Deployed on short cruises to the Bahamas on a year-round basis, the 2024-built vessel debuted in the Western Caribbean as part of a four-night iti…
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Crystal has announced Treasures of the Tides, its longest World Cruise to date, set to sail aboard the Crystal Symphony in 2028.
The 150-night voyage will depart roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 11, 2028, and conclude on June 10, 2028.
Bookings will o…
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Viking Cruises’ first-ever ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, recently completed 10 years of service for the luxury brand.
Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the 930-guest vessel was delivered to the company on March 28, 2015.
It marked a hu…
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The Celebrity Eclipse resumed service with additional guest cabins following a recent drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France.
Now offering cruises in Northern Europe, the Celebrity Cruises ship saw its capacity slightly increased with the creation of t…
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Virgin Voyages has announced that Spice Girls alumna Melanie C and disco icon Kathy Sledge will headline its remaining 2025 Celebration Voyages.
The company added in a press release that it also has plans for a new Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage that will depart …
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The Port of Roses officially launched its 2025 cruise season on April 25 with the arrival of Ponant’s L’Austral, marking its inaugural call to the port.
A plaque exchange ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion, and representatives from Costa Brava Cruis…
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On May 2, Holland America Line held a special ceremony aboard the Rotterdam to honor Joska, the first service dog to achieve five-star Mariner status and receive the Platinum Medallion, according to a press release.
In honor of Joska’s service and loyalt…
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Oceania Cruises’ new ship, the Allura, is currently in one of the drydocks of the Italian Port of Genoa.
Being built by Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, the 1,200-guest vessel is set to welcome its first guests in mid-July.
The Allura is currently underg…
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Carnival Cruise Line and EFFY Jewelry have announced an expanded collaboration that includes the opening of an EFFY boutique at Celebration Key, Carnival’s new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama launching July 19, and a broader retail offering aboard the Ca…
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Swan Hellenic has announced the launch of “Celebration Voyages,” a new service providing customizable cruise experiences for guests marking personal or professional milestones.
The new service allows guests to celebrate a wide range of occasions, including bir…
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Royal Caribbean International recently announced its 2026-27 season in Alaska, which will include two Quantum-class ships.
According to a press release, the Quantum of the Seas will join the Anthem of the Seas for itineraries departing from Sydney and Brisbane…
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