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The arrival of ultra-luxury hotel brands into the cruise industry isn’t a threat to established operators but a marketing asset, said Regent Seven Seas President Wesley D’Silva.
For the company, the influx of competitors like Ritz-Carlton, Aman and…
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MSC Cruises is modernizing its supply chain and turnaround operations by prioritizing digitalization, demand forecasting and vendor integration, according to Paolo Raia, managing director of procurement and logistics.
Highlighting the challenging nature of the…
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Lindblad Expeditions posted a record net yield of $1,631 per available guest night in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly figure in the company’s history, according to Chief Executive Officer Natalya Leahy.
“These results reflect the strength of o…
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Carnival Cruise Line replaced 11 regular cruises onboard the Carnival Firenze with a series of new adults-only voyages as part of its SEA program.
The new departures are now available for booking on the company’s website and include seven- to 14-night it…
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Global uncertainty is creating a sense of urgency among guests in the ultra-luxury cruise market, according to Seabourn President Mark Tamis.
While sales of physical luxury goods may have softened slightly, the desire for high-end, once-in-a-lifetime travel ex…
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LG Electronics USA has unveiled new commercial cruise television models and a centralized display management platform, addressing challenges specific to the marine environment.
The company introduced 32-inch and 43-inch Commercial Cruise TV models designed for…
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Holland America Line is now accepting bookings for the first post-refit season onboard the Oosterdam, the company said in a press release.
The Vista-class ship will be the first to undergo a major refurbishment as part of the Holland America Evolution, which i…
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Mein Schiff 3 is back from its two-week stay in Rotterdam at Damen.
The newly refurbished ship is now setting course for Norwegian itineraries departing from Bremerhaven.
The drydock focused on improving the onboard guest experience, TUI Cruises said in a pres…
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Explora Journeys has launched the bow section of the Explora V at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Sicily.
Scheduled for delivery in 2027, the vessel will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Following the first transfer from land to water and the initi…
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The Aroya recently returned to the Red Sea after spending nearly two months stranded in the Arabian Gulf.
Following other ships that were also stuck in the region, the 150,000-ton vessel transited the Strait of Hormuz in late April.
The ship then started a rep…
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Two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of being infected have been evacuated from the Hondius and are on the way to the Netherlands, the World Health Organization said, according to the Associated Press.
The three people evacuated were a 41-year-old Du…
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The MSC Poesia has transited through the Panama Canal during her 18-night Grand Voyage from Miami to Seattle.
The ship sailed through the Caribbean and Central America before this milestone, and is now in the Pacific, MSC said in a press release.
It will now…
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Azamara Cruises is partnering with Approach Guides for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May.
During an initiative running from May 4 through May 31, the cruise line will combine new marketing tools with incentives and rewards for advisors, according to a p…
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The regional government of Spain’s Canary Islands is opposed to allowing the Hondius to dock on the archipelago, its leader said on May 6, according to Reuters.
“This decision is not based on any technical criteria, nor is there sufficient informat…
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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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