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The Norwegian Sun recently arrived at a shipyard in Singapore for a routine drydock.
Concluding a winter season in Southeast Asia and the Far East, the 2,000-passenger ship arrived at the shipyard on April 2, 2026. The work scope is said to include regular upk…
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Flynn Cruiseport Boston is set to start its 2026 season, welcoming 23 cruise brands and nine homeport vessels from April through November, including the largest ship ever to homeport in Boston, the Norwegian Breakaway, the Massachusetts Port Authority said in …
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When the Seabourn Pursuit arrived at Chile’s Robinson Crusoe Island in the Juan Fernández Islands on April 4, it brought more than guests ashore, the company said in a press release.
For local residents, the ship could now provide access to much needed m…
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Emerald Cruises announced the launch of the Emerald Kaia after a successful transit through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, the company said in a press release.
The 128-guest vessel has now departed from Limassol, Cyprus, on its inaugural voyage.
The launch follow…
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Oceania Cruises announced plans for a refurbishment of the Oceania Marina, the company said in a press release.
Scheduled to enter drydock in October 2026, the 1,250-guest vessel will undergo an extensive transformation as the first ship in the line’s Oc…
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Poseidon Expeditions announced a series of enhancements for its 2026 season in the Arctic onboard the Sea Spirit.
According to a press release, the company is introducing updates to its products designed to improve the guest experience onboard.
Among the enhan…
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Chinese officials have set a formal timeline to shift the majority of cruise ship subcontracting and key component needs to domestic suppliers, with a target of sourcing more than 80 percent of supporting equipment and systems from Chinese companies by 2035.
T…
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“Eastern Cruise is not just a company that operates ships; we are establishing an Asian-style cruise philosophy that combines regular sailings, efficient service and immersive cultural experiences,” said Kiro Kim, managing director of the South Korean cruise b…
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Carnival Cruise Line is kicking off its second summer Fun-ternship Program, giving more than 100 high school students ages 17 and older hands-on experience in cruise terminal operations at six U.S. homeports.
The program returns to Baltimore, Tampa, Jacksonvil…
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Ponant Explorations has announced its jazz-themed Baltic cruise setting sail in early 2027.
The 11-day, 10-night “Jazz Festival, from the Baltic to the North Sea” aboard Le Commandant Charcot, will sail from Helsinki (Finland) to Bergen (Norway) Jan. 23-Feb. 2…
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Port Saint John will kick off its 2026 cruise season over two months ahead of schedule with the arrival of Virgin Voyages’ the Valiant Lady expected on April 8 at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal.
“Our ability to embrace opportunities like this …
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The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) announced dates for its 2026 culinary scholarship program at the Culinary Institute of America’s Singapore campus, running June 15 to 19.
The announcement was made at the MHA’s 41th anniversary conference and trad…
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MariApps Marine Solutionsannounced it has acquired 100 percent ownership of Hyderabad-based software company EffiaSoft Private Limited.
“The acquisition of EffiaSoft is a testament to our vision of building a comprehensive digital maritime ecosystem,R…
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To open the year, the Club Med 2 operated in the Caribbean, sailing from the Dominican Republic down to French Guiana throughout the winter season. It was then set to sail in the Mediterranean this summer.
Among highlights is a 16-day cultural cruise around It…
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MSC Cruises became the fourth cruise line to cancel its planned winter season in the Middle East for 2026-27.
Following similar announcements from Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises and Explora Journeys, the company revealed its decision in late March.
As the largest…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering Double Air Credit of up to $3,000 per suite for select voyages to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Arctic.
Forming part of the cruise line’s Explorer’s Choice offer, the deal is valid on select sailings for bookings m…
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Beth Mercier has been appointed Aurora Expeditions’ vice president of sales, North America.
In her new position, Mercier will lead the cruise line’s sales strategy across North America, focusing on growing distribution and strengthening partnerships with the t…
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The MSC World Europa will become the 9th ship from MSC Cruises sailing in the Caribbean during the 2026-27 season.
Previously scheduled to operate a season in the Middle East, the 5,400-passenger ship will take over the itineraries that were originally announc…
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P&O Cruises has launched five new Britannia cruises for April 2027, the company said in a press release.
The new program includes two short breaks, two seven-night itineraries and a 14-night Spain, France and Norwegian Fjords cruise.
All sailings depart ro…
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TUI Cruises made significant reductions to the number of crew members onboard its two ships in the Middle East, according to a report by Crew Center.
Unable to return to Europe for their planned summer seasons in the Mediterranean, the Mein Schiff 4 and the Me…
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