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Estonian companies are developing practical solutions for modernizing vessels, reducing emissions and improving efficiency in the cruise and wider maritime industry, Trade Estonia said in a press release.
Their technologies and services range from marine engi…
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VidantaWorld Voyages has announced the long-awaited debut of the Elegant, which the company described as an ultra-yacht designed for Mediterranean cruising.
From April 11 through October 2, 2026 and returning May through September 2027, the vessel will offer s…
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Silversea’s Venetian Society loyalty program is getting an upgrade starting July 1, 2026.
There will be more ways to earn status, get recognition earlier and get benefits throughout the journey for guests, the company said in a press release.
This includes two…
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With a record number of cruise passengers expected globally in 2026, the industry’s chargeback fraud problem is scaling right alongside it.
From friendly fraud disputes on bundled vacation packages to organized refund abuse targeting high-ticket bookings…
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MSC Cruises cancelled the first cruise of the European season for the MSC Euribia, which was scheduled to depart from Kiel, Germany, on May 2, 2026.
Docked in Dubai since late February, the LNG-powered vessel was scheduled to offer a seven-night cruise to the …
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Next year, Viking will introduce several new ocean and river itineraries, including winter season sailings in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Six ships will sail in the Mediterranean, while the Viking Libra will sail 20 days from Barcelona to Tromsø in …
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MSC Cruises will send five ships to South America for the 2026-27 winter season, following the addition of the MSC Seaview to the region’s deployment.
Initially set to offer itineraries in the Southern Caribbean, the 2018-built vessel is now set to offer cruis…
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Just over 20 percent of cruise passengers will go through a Global Ports Holding–operated (GPH) port this year as Chairman Mehmet Kutman continues his strategic expansion of the company.
A deal to take GPH private in 2024 has only helped, giving Kutman the fle…
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Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting the itinerary of two cruises from its 2027 Mediterranean season onboard the Carnival Miracle.
According to a statement sent to guests, the Oct. 16 and Oct. 26, 2027, sailings will replace one of their ports of call in the Gree…
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Alaska Native village corporation Huna Totem Corporation and the City and Borough of Juneau have finalized a tidelands lease agreement for the Áak’w Landing project, clearing the way for final design and construction of a new cruise ship dock and waterfr…
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Ambassador Cruise Line is offering a 5 percent discount on all bookings made during a 24-hour promo period in celebration of its fifth birthday.
According to a statement, the promo will last from 9 a.m. on April 9 to 08:59 a.m. on April 10, 2026, and is valid …
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Crystal has revealed new renderings for the dining venues aboard its newest ship, the Crystal Grace, set to debut on June 11, 2028.
Following the recent unveiling of the ship’s suite categories, the company offered a first look at the dining venues in a press …
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The Apollo Group has announced its new Maritime Services division, which the company called a strategic expansion beyond its hospitality business into full-service maritime solutions for the global cruise and shipping industries.
The new division positions The…
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Avora Residences will offer a series of exclusive amenities to the members of its new Continuum membership program.
Launched in partnership with Villa Vie Residences, the company is planning to offer an upscale residential product onboard the Lumina.
Currently…
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The Harmony of the Seas recently entered drydock for a major refurbishment as part of Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Amplified program.
After arriving in Europe in late March, the Oasis-class vessel reached the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz on April …
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The MSC Seashore recently kicked off a routine drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, the Bahamas.
After pausing its operations in Port Canaveral in late March, the MSC Cruises vessel arrived at the facility on April 1, 2026.
The 4,560-passenger shi…
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The former Zhao Shang Yi Dun, once celebrated as China’s first luxury cruise ship, has been officially renamed Viking Yi Dun, with the new name painted on at Shekou International Cruise Home Port on March 24, 2026.
The vessel has also been reflagged to N…
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Windstar Cruises launched a new complimentary All-Inclusive offer designed to drive bookings across with a limited-time upgrade on voyages worldwide, the company said in a press release.
Available on select sailings booked between April 1 and June 30, 2026 for…
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Selectum Blu has 56 cruises on the books this year, sailing from Cesme from April to mid-October.
The cruises are short, three and four nights, and allow Turkish guests to visit Greece without traditional visas.
“Our ports of call are determined by a special a…
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Aon Affinity Travel Practice has extended its relationship with Virgin Voyages to administer its travel protection program, the company said in a press release.
Under the program, branded Voyage Protection, Aon Affinity provides U.S.-based Virgin Voyages passe…
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