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Aurora Expeditions has partnered with Thermal Imaging of Polar Ice (TIPI) founder Joe Muise to bring a new citizen science initiative to its expedition fleet, using thermal imaging technology to deepen the understanding of polar ice and environmental change.
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Crystal has announced that the company is entering 2026 with strong commercial momentum, high guest satisfaction and renewed confidence from both guests and the global travel advisor community.
“For more than three decades, Crystal has represented a very…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises is introducing evening service at the Pool Grill, the company announced in a press release.
The new service will offer guests a casual yet refined al fresco experience, which includes a new gourmet pizzeria menu.
“Our guests love the …
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Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled new 2027-28 sailings for the Carnival Sunshine, including the company’s first-ever visits to African ports, new European destinations, the return of guest favorites, and a special solar eclipse sailing.
“We’r…
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Princess Cruises has a new guest operations department that will bring together the hotel, food and beverage, onboard revenue and entertainment functions into one unified structure, according to a letter sent to the cruise line’s employees from President Gus A…
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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has outlined a recovery strategy for the island’s tourism sector that prioritizes resilience, sustainability and innovation in the face of evolving global disruptions, the most recent being the passag…
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The Port of New Orleans closed calendar year 2025 with 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements, the port authority announced in a press release.
The milestone marks the ninth year the port has exceeded one million annual passengers (excluding pandemic years in 20…
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The AIDAbella recently arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France for its AIDA Evolution refurbishment.
The 2008-built ship arrived at the shipyard on January 21, 2026 following a repositioning cruise from the Canary Islands.
The 68,500-ton vessel wi…
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The Blue Dream Melody entered layup in China earlier this month after completing a final cruise for Blue Dream Cruises.
With the brand pausing its operations indefinitely, the vessel was withdrawn from service in its Beihai homeport on January 4, 2026.
For its…
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GeneSYS Informatica, the digital arm of Fratelli Cosulich Group, has acquired a 51 percent stake in Navimeteo, a company specializing in weather and oceanographic services for maritime operations.
The acquisition marks a significant expansion of the group̵…
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MSC Cruises is the first cruise line to implement Haskoning’s Smart Mooring software platform across its entire global fleet of 23 vessels.
The ship-side application aims to enhance safety, precision and operational efficiency during port calls through predict…
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Riviera Travel has announced that a new ship, the Riviera Reflection, will join its fleet in 2027, according to a company statement.
The ship will debut on the Danube River in September 2027. Sales officially open on March 18, 2026.
The Riviera Reflection will…
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Margaritaville at Sea has announced an expanded lineup of bars and lounges onboard the Beachcomber, the brand’s newest ship set to sail from Port Miami in early 2027, according to a company statement.
The ship will feature seven new venues with curated b…
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Azamara Cruises has announced the winners of its 2025 Travel Partner Awards.
Spanning fifteen categories, the awards recognize trade partners who have demonstrated outstanding performance, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to excellence, playing a rol…
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The Mein Schiff 5 has undergone an 11-day comprehensive refurbishment at a shipyard in Dubai, aimed at enhancing the ship’s “feel-good experience” and making the ambience more contemporary.
TUI Cruises said that from January 8 to 19, public a…
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MSC Cruises’ CEO Gianni Onorato announced that the line’s new year-round operation from the port of La Romana in the Dominican Republic, starting in November 2026, will bring 120,000 new international visitors to the Caribbean nation.
Speaking at F…
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Oceania Cruises unveiled a first look at the itineraries of the Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class, debuting in August 2027.
Now available online for preview with bookings opening on January 28, 2026, the Sonata’s inaugural season…
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Ambassador Cruise Line has partnered with Quvia, an AI-powered QoE platform, to scale connectivity operations across its fleet.
Ambassador said that with Quvia, the company has real-time visibility into onboard performance and the ability to forecast demand, e…
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Aman at Sea has unveiled the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, with reservations now open for sailings beginning in spring 2027, according to a company statement.
The ship sail five- to eight-night Mediterranean voyages exploring the Dalmatian Coast, Mediter…
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The Bolette arrived at the A&P Falmouth shipyard earlier this week to undergo a routine drydock, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced in an update.
“Every few years, ships go into drydock for maintenance works, ensuring everything is kept running well and al…
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