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Cunard will offer an exclusive lineup of entertainment and gastronomy experiences for Queen Elizabeth’s maiden deployment in the Caribbean.
According to the company, the new program of offerings will be available on select voyages of the 2025-26 season in the …
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Aqua Expeditions, owned by Ponant, has unveiled that it will be sailing to Svalbard and the Arctic Circle, beginning in June 2026.
The Aqua Lares will embark on high-latitude voyages, following a season of exploration in East Africa, where she will sail throug…
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Aranui Cruises has announced its 2027 sailing schedule, featuring excursions to the remote Marquesas Islands.
“We are excited to unveil the 2027 Aranui 5 Sailing Schedule and Rates,” said Eric Wong, Aranui Cruises’ executive vice president of…
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will switch to bilingual operations onboard all of its five ships starting in January 2026.
According to a press release, the change opens its fleet to international guests, with sailings being conducted in both German and English.
The comp…
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Aqua Expeditions, which is owned by Ponant, has announced the Aqua Lares, the sixth vessel in the brand’s fleet.
Launching February 2026, the 15-suite Aqua Lares will offer five- to 11-night voyages across the Seychelles, with select itineraries venturin…
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Effy Jewelry announced in a press release that it has partnered with Princess Cruises and will debut the new Effy Hematian boutique aboard the Star Princess.
Effy added that for the first time, guests sailing aboard the Star Princess will be invited into a bou…
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Margaritaville at Sea announced that Very Merry Margaritaville at Sea will return in December aboard the Paradise and Islander, featuring festive sing-alongs, holiday movie nights under the stars, themed menus and seasonal cocktails.
Seasonal twists include th…
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Viking has announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ship, the Viking Tonle, which will sail exclusively on Southeast Asia’s Mekong River.
“Our guests are thinking people who value learning through travel, and the rich history and traditi…
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Celebrity Cruises is cancelling a cruise that was set to take place onboard the Celebrity Silhouette due to a ship charter.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the vessel’s Feb. 13, 2027, cruise is no longer going ahead.
“We understand that this is…
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The Brazilian port of Santos is planning to introduce a new and more modern cruise terminal ahead of the 2029-30 season in South America.
According to the President of the Santos Port Authority (SPA), Anderson Pomini, the project aims to improve the homeport’s…
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The Celebrity Xcel has reached a major milestone after completing its first set of sea trials, Celebrity Cruises announced in a press release.
Currently in the final stages of construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the Celebrity Xcel finished …
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Carnival Cruise Line has enhanced the new Carnival Rewards loyalty program for all current Diamond and Platinum guests and all guests who reach Diamond and Platinum levels before the new program’s launch date of June 1, 2026.
“We are so excited abo…
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Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), 03:00 p.m. (BST), to discuss the company’s third-quarter financial results, which are expected to be released that morning.
A simulcas…
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Makinen announced in a statement that it has signed a contract with Asenav to deliver the interiors for Antarctica21’s new Magellan Discoverer.
The scope covers all fixed furniture in passenger cabins and public spaces, as well as curtains and decorative light…
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An all new European River Market Report has been released by Cruise Industry News ahead of the 2026 European riverboat season.
The 2026 European River Market Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, covering market trends, deployment by brand,…
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MSC Cruises is cancelling a repositioning cruise to Europe that was set to take place onboard the MSC Euribia in early 2026.
According to a statement, the sailing is no longer going ahead due to security concerns in the Red Sea region.
Set to offer itineraries…
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AIDA Cruises announced the highlights from the Hamburg Cruise Days Event, during which the AIDAperla participated in the departure parade.
On Saturday evening, September 13, 2025, the event hosted the departure parade with four cruise ships, featuring music, l…
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The Brazilian cruise market could be poised for further growth following the 2025-26 season, when capacity is projected to be down based on published deployment.
Speaking at an industry gathering in Brasília earlier this month, executives from major brands sai…
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Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a three-year partnership with broadcaster, explorer, author and marine biologist Monty Halls, who will serve as the company’s official brand ambassador during its 130th year of expedition cruising in 2026.
The compan…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is now charging a $10 per person fee for guests who no-show specialty dining reservations across its fleet.
According to passenger reports on social media, reservations will be held for 15 minutes before being cancelled and incurring the …
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