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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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Valletta Cruise Port has reported continued growth in both passenger numbers and ship calls for the full 2025 season.
The port welcomed 385 calls in 2025, an increase of 8 percent compared to 357 calls in 2024.
A record 962,966 passengers passed through the po…
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Carnival Cruise Line will visit destinations in Africa for the first time as part of its 2027 summer season in the Mediterranean.
According to a press release, the Carnival Sunshine will be the company’s first ship to sail to the continent, visiting Tunisia an…
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Kai Tak Cruise Terminal has reported multiple milestones as it steps into its thirteenth year of operations in January 2026.
The terminal welcomed seven inaugural calls in 2025.
“One of the highlights from 2025 was when KTCT welcomed three world-class sh…
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Set to become the largest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, the Norwegian Aura will offer cruises in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean starting in mid-2027.
Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural deployment of the new vessel, which is…
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Adora Cruises and Astro Ocean Cruises are set to consolidate their operations in China, according to an update shared by the former.
In a press release, Adora stated that it will take full responsibility for the operation and management of both cruise brands.
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The Mein Schiff 3 and the Mein Schiff 4 docked side by side at the port of Philipsburg in St. Maarten last week.
TUI Cruises highlighted the double call at the Caribbean port with a social media post, sharing pictures from crew members and guests.
As one of th…
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Celestyal announced strong early success from its current Wave campaign, the “Unmissable Sale,” driving revenue growth and increased demand across key global markets.
The company said its sales offer includes savings of up to 50 percent, along with food and be…
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The keel has been laid for Oceania’s new Sonata, set to debut in summer 2027.
A ceremony was held at Fincantieri for the occasion, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Harry Sommer joined by Oceania’s Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague, as well…
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Holland America Line celebrated National Moose Day by introducing a new exclusive Alaska shore excursion, the company announced in a press release.
The new tour offers guests a behind-the-scenes visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), allowing…
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MSC Group’s Cruise Division marked a major milestone on Monday with the ribbon cutting of its new North American Cruise Division headquarters in the heart of downtown Miami, occupying the entire seventh floor at Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk, launching a new…
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