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Sarah Merusi, executive director at The Polar Tourism Guides Association (PGTA), said that the association’s upcoming inaugural AECO/IAATO Field Staff Conference (FSC) is designed for guides and expedition leaders (ELs) in Arctic and Antarctic expedition…
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The Douglas Mawson is now sporting Aurora Expeditions’ livery ahead of embarking on its maiden voyage for the company in early December.
Delivered by the CMHI shipyard earlier this year, the ship is currently getting ready to welcome its first guests in Austra…
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The Costa Favolosa arrived in Santos earlier this month to kick off Costa Cruises’ 2025-26 season in Brazil and South America.
Completing a trans-Atlantic crossing that started in Italy in early November, the 2011-built vessel docked at the port on November 23…
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Celestyal has rebranded its travel advisor education and training platform to support its trade partners better.
The company said in a statement that the “Celestyal Stars” platform, which was formerly known as “Celestyal Campus,” will r…
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Global Ports Services (GPS) has announced the close of its 2025 cruise season, which was marked by operational milestones, geographic expansion and deepening collaborations with cruise companies.
“2025 has been a year of meaningful progress: expanding ou…
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Ponant Exploration has launched an exclusive cruise dedicated to arts and crafts and celebrating Italy in collaboration with Houses Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Pomellato and Ginori 1735.
The company said in a press release that the sailing is focused on exc…
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Emerald Cruises & Tours has marked two milestones, celebrating the float out of the Emerald Kaia and the keel laying of the Emerald Raiya.
Glen Moroney, Scenic Group’s founder and chairman, said: “The first launch of the Emerald Kaia into the s…
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Disney Cruise Line’s fleet currently has an average age of approximately 14 years, according to data from the Cruise Industry News’ 2026 Global Cruise Ship Index.
As five new ships debut over the next five years, the average age of a Disney Cruise Line ship wi…
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Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the launch of its Black Friday Sale, offering travelers the chance to save up to 40 percent on select polar expeditions.
The promotion is live through December 5, 2025.
The launch of the Black Friday sale follows the r…
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Greenock Cruise Port has concluded its most successful cruise season to date, according to a press release.
Marking the first year under the management of Global Ports Holding, the port welcomed 145,166 guests while hosting 82 cruise ship calls.
Greenock also …
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RINA has successfully completed the transfer of class for all four Azamara vessels, the company announced in a press release.
The transfer was described as an important milestone for both organizations, reinforcing their shared commitment to safety, technical …
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Two cruise ships had to delay their arrivals to Tampa on Monday due to dense fog impacting inbound vessels at the port.
Returning to Tampa after cruises to the Caribbean, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander and the Carnival Paradise were initially set to dock e…
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Azamara Cruises has introduced a new pre-cruise dining and spa reservation program, allowing customers to secure their favorite experiences before setting sail.
“True hospitality begins before a guest even steps onboard,” said Simon Blacoe, vice pr…
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Nicko Cruises revealed the deployment for the Vasco da Gama in 2027, which will include a series of cruises in Northern Europe, Iceland and the Mediterranean.
According to a press release, the itineraries will be highlighted by visits to a selection of ports i…
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Royal Caribbean International is reintroducing its exclusive beer, the Chilla Thrilla, which was developed in partnership with the Funky Buddha Brewery.
According to a social media update, the Florida-brewed beverage returned in mid-November and is currently a…
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BIO-UV Group has announced three senior appointments to support and strengthen the company’s expansion across markets.
The appointments include Jean-Philippe Picard de Muller as deputy general manager of BIO-UV Group, the promotion of Steven Brady to man…
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Guests boarding the Norwegian Dawn for its Dec. 7, 2025, cruise will complete their check-in processes at a hotel in Tampa.
According to a statement issued by Norwegian Cruise Line, passengers must proceed to the Hilton Tampa Downtown instead of the port on th…
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Silversea is enhancing its onboard guest experience with offerings, including what it said were two cruise industry firsts: an AI-powered strength training system and a portable, superyacht-grade golf simulator, according to a press release.
Silversea said it …
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Aurora Expeditions has released its 2025 Impact Report, showcasing the company’s strides in environmental stewardship, scientific collaboration and community engagement globally.
“Every expedition leaves a footprint, and our responsibility is to mi…
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Captain Kostas Siamantas will serve as captain of the World Odyssey for Semester at Sea’s Spring 2026 voyage.
According to a press release, Siamantas is a respected Greek mariner with nearly two decades of service to the program.
Semester at Sea said that the …
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