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As the cruise industry embraces LNG, the conversation has shifted from feasibility to methane slip. Advances in engine technology, independent validation, and real-world operations show LNG becoming a credible, scalable fuel for passenger shipping. When methan…
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China’s cruise market is undergoing a notable geographic consolidation in 2026, entering what industry players are calling a concentrated “Korea Season.”
This shift sees cruise lines sailing from China pivoting almost exclusively to South Korean itineraries, a…
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The new 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report has been released with 400 pages of industry analytics and data available.
From regional deployment data to supply growth through 2039, the report presents a complete overview of the global cruise industry, track…
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AmaWaterways has presented incentives on select 2027 departures, valid for new bookings made before March 31, 2026.
The promos apply to single and group travel and are meant to support travel advisors in capturing what the company says is strong demand across …
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Seabourn has assembled an expert expedition team set to offer deeper insights about Alaska and British Columbia to guests onboard the Seabourn Encore during its inaugural Alaska season.
According to a press release, a team of naturalists, scientists, and exper…
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Transcend Cruises has appointed Bentlie Logan (pictured above) as director of meetings, incentives, corporate and events (MICE) and Agency Sales, and Brittni Cloudsdale as controller, the company said in a statement.
“Transcend is entering a pivotal phase as w…
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Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), which owns Crystal Cruises, has appointed Debra Fox Chief Sales Officer – Trade and expanded the roles of two SVPs, Matias Lira and Shawn Johnson, both of which will report to Fox.
“This structure allows us to …
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Swan Hellenic has introduced a limited time offer covering free roundtrip airfare from select U.S. and Canadian gateways for guests who book their 2026 Asia Pacific sailings onboard the SH Minerva before February 28, 2026.
The deal includes other benefits, suc…
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The first in-person meeting of the international Cruises & Port Cities Working Group, which is a partnership between MedCruise and International Association of Cities and Ports (AIVP), was held Feb. 19-20, 2026, in Taranto, Italy.
Around 30 port city profe…
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More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Galápagos National Park’s Floreana Island, 158 giant tortoises were released back to the island on February 20.
It was made possible in part by traveler contributions to the Lindblad Expeditions-Nat…
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Celebrity Cruises cancelled a cruise on short notice on Feb. 16, 2026 due to a technical issue onboard the Celebrity Infinity.
Starting its spring season in the Eastern Mediterranean, the ship was scheduled to offer an 11-night cruise from the Port of Piraeus …
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has started a four-month sailing program from Newcastle’s Port of Tyne.
Between February and September 2026,17 cruises will be departing from the city, with durations ranging from one‑night sailings to 14‑night explorations.
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Victory Cruise Lines is busy with upgrades on both the Victory I and Victory II ahead of their 2026 seasons.
Marine and technical teams are executing engine top-end servicing, mechanical overhauls, drydock work and annual regulatory inspections in partnership …
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Paul Gauguin Cruises has presented a number of 2028 voyages across the South Pacific and French Polynesia that are available for booking.
Ranging from seven to 14 nights, the 39 voyages enable travelers to explore the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook…
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Princess Cruises set a new Guinness World Records title for the most margaritas sold in eight hours, according to a press release.
The celebration aboard the Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surp…
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TUI Cruises is on the lookout for a godmother for its new ship, the Mein Schiff Flow, which will be christened on June 20 in the port of Trieste.
Potential godmothers need to have traveled with the fleet at least once. Those that qualify and are of legal age c…
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Viking has announced two new 2027 itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers onboard the Viking Mississippi, which are now open for booking.
The company said that the Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass and Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer expand its destin…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with cruise enthusiast Fraser Porteous, known as “Fraser at Sea,” to launch “Setting Sail at 60,” a six-part YouTube series which debuted on February 20.
The series follows Fraser and his mother, Margaret, as they embark …
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AmaWaterways has introduced three limited-time offers designed to help travel advisors drive early bookings on select 2026 and 2027 sailings.
Available now through March 31, 2026, and valid for over 600 sailing, the offers include the Complimentary Land Packag…
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The Noordam recently completed its 20th year of service for Holland America Line. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the vessel was delivered to the company on January 31, 2006.
After crossing the Atlantic for the first time, the 1,900-passenger ship …
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