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The MSC Grandiosa has made her maiden call in Nassau, which the company called a significant milestone in its long-term commitment to the Bahamas.
The traditional maritime crest exchange of plaques to commemorate a ship’s first visit at a port was undertaken b…
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Swan Hellenic has announced a sale on bookings completed between December 9 and the end of February.
Named “Elevated Expeditions” to convey the range of benefits and enhancements offered, the sale offers up to $1,500 per guest on cruises worldwide,…
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Royal Caribbean International revealed additional itineraries for its 2027-28 season in the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
According to a press release, 13 cruise ships will sail in the region, including the new Legend of the Seas and the amplified Allure of the S…
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Crystal unveiled new suite renderings of the Crystal Grace, set to debut in May 2028.
The company said in a press release that the 337 suites were designed by cruise ship architectural firm GEM, with overall art direction and interior design coordination by th…
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Holland America Line announced that the Zuiderdam is back in service with a fresh look and new features, following a two-week drydock in the Bahamas.
Guests embarked on the ship in Miami on December 6, 2025, for a 17-day Eastern and Southern Caribbean cruise, …
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Celestyal has unveiled its Wave Season offer with savings of up to 50 percent on 226 sailings departing between December 2025 and October 2027.
The promotion features select sailings with additional bonuses of up to $582 CelestyalPay credit, which can be used …
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G Adventures’ former Expedition is back in Northern Europe after leaving the company’s fleet earlier this year.
The 1972-built ship was laid up in South America ahead of a season in Antarctica when the expedition brand announced plans to replace it with a more…
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Everllence has confirmed the running on ethanol, at all load points, of its 21/31 dual-fuel engine at test facilities in Frederikshavn, Denmark.
Everllence pioneered the two-stroke methanol-burning engine platform over a decade ago, with the first commercial e…
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Carnival Corporation, together with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV, has unveiled plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Baja California, Mexico.
The unveiling took place during a formal proj…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced that it is extending its Black Friday Offer through December 31, following significant demand from travelers.
The extended offer provides guests the opportunity to save up to 40 percent and choose one complimentary amenity.
Th…
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From routine maintenance to major refits, Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in December 2025.
MSC Magnifica
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Capacity: 2,516 guests
Tonnage: 89,600
Year built:…
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“So far this year, there have been 51 cruise calls at the Port of Tokyo,” said Haruka Imamura from the Port Management Division at the Bureau of Port and Harbor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
There had also been seven maiden calls through late Jul…
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Guests joining Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand Voyages will receive a special tote bag made of upcycled ship textiles.
According to a press release, the initiative marks the successful completion of the cruise line’s first fabric circularity project, which i…
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Crescent Seas unveiled a new customization program for its newbuild, The Ocean, along with a reimagined Crescent Seas Design Studio.
According to a press release, the new initiatives were announced during the ILTM Cannes 2025 and are said to mark the next evol…
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Explora Journeys is launching a new partnership with the Hilton Honors loyalty program, the company announced in a press release.
The luxury brand will become the exclusive luxury ocean travel partner for the debut of Hilton Honors Adventures, which is describ…
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Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas, Relax Away, Half Moon Cay, recently celebrated the grand opening of four pickleball courts. According to a press release, the addition of pickleball courts is part of the cruise line’s drive to enhanc…
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Sea Cloud Cruises’ 2026 intimate Cultivated Journeys sailings, hosted by celebrated media personalities, guest chefs, wellness experts, acclaimed musicians, and accomplished authors, will welcome onboard veteran broadcast journalists Joel Seidman, Kerry Sander…
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Libby Anschutz, the daughter of Windstar Cruises owner Phil Anschutz, was named Godmother of the cruise line’s first of two new all-suite yachts, the Star Seeker, on December 8, 2026. The official christening ceremony will take place in Miami on January …
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SpecTec Cruise announced that the company has rebranded as Veridian. The rebrand was inspired by the blue-green hues of the ocean on which its customers’ ships operate.
Malcolm Youngson, CEO of Veridian, said: “Cruise operators are navigating rapid…
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The Discovery Princess recently resumed service after undergoing a scheduled drydock in Singapore.
The Princess Cruises ship arrived at the Seatrium Tuas Boulevard Yard in early November after repositioning from Alaska.
During its two-week shipyard stay, the 1…
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