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As it gets ready to enter service for Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line, the former Costa Magica arrived in China earlier this month.
Acquired by the Chinese cruise line in November, the 2004-built ship is set to undergo a refit ahead of welcoming its…
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The Star Seeker officially kicked off its maiden season on December 28, 2025, beginning a trans-Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean.
As the first newbuild ship to debut for Windstar Cruises in over three decades, the 9,300-ton vessel welcomed its first paying g…
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Cruise Industry News highlights some of the industry’s key headlines, developments and trends seen in 2025.
Profitability
Carnival Corporation reported full-year adjusted EBITDA of $7.2 billion, up over $1 billion compared to the prior year.
With a load factor…
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With four additional vessels recently ordered at Meyer Werft, MSC Cruises is now set to welcome ten ships to its fleet over the next eight years.
In addition to the newly ordered vessels, the company’s orderbook also includes six World-class ships from Chantie…
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The Amadea recently departed from the German port of Bremerhaven for Phoenix Reisen’s 146-night world voyage.
As part of the “Great Circumnavigation of the World,” the 1991-built ship will sail to a wide range of destinations in the Northern Hemisphere.
The cr…
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The Port of Norfolk welcomed a record number of guests in 2025.
According to an update shared by Cruise Norfolk, the Half Moone Cruise Terminal hosted 47 turnaround calls from Carnival Cruise Line, as well as 15 port-of-call visits, with over 340,000 unique vi…
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Blue Dream Cruises announced it would suspend operations as of Jan. 4, citing hardware updates and maintenance for the Blue Dream Melody, which is the former AIDAvita.
Chinese social media accounts painted a different picture and reported that the company did …
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P&O Cruises’ Iona recently completed five years of service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.
Part of Carnival Corporation’s Excel series, the 183,000-ton vessel debuted as the largest ship built for the British brand.
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Royal Caribbean International changed the homeport for the Brilliance of the Seas’ Aug. 10, 2026 cruise in the Mediterranean.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the Radiance-class ship is now set to depart from Trieste instead of Ravenna.
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Astro Ocean has wrapped up its maiden program from Malaysia as the Piano Land is on her way back to Hong Kong with 1,700 guests aboard, the company said in a statement.
The Malaysia program saw the ship sail 12 voyages and carry over 16,700 guests, sailing bet…
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The Carnival Spirit had to delay its arrival in Mobile, scheduled for Sunday, due to heavy fog in the port area.
According to an update shared by Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald, the delayed arrival affected the vessel’s embarkation plans.
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The Norwegian Getaway became the first cruise ship to dock at a new pier at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay.
Currently undergoing a major enhancement project, the private island destination previously relied on tendering operations.
Guests onboard th…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Splendor visited the Brazilian port of Rio Grande on Christmas Eve.
According to local authorities, the 2020-built ship brought over 600 passengers to the town, which is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The passengers were …
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Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its “Fun Italian Style” product to more ports and destinations in 2027 as part of a series of deployment changes.
First introduced in 2023, the concept is available onboard the Carnival Venezia and the Carnival Firenze, which o…
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With the new MSC World Atlantic debuting in Port Canaveral, the MSC Seashore is set to reposition to PortMiami in late 2027.
According to deployment published on MSC Cruises’ website, the Seaside-class vessel will return to South Florida for the 2027-28 …
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The Allure of the Seas recently completed 15 years of service for Royal Caribbean International after being delivered on October 28, 2010.
As a sister to the 2009-built Oasis of the Seas, the 220,000-ton ship was built at the STX Europe Shipyard in Turku, Finl…
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Holland America Line is launching what it calls a once-in-a-generation celebration in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
According to a press release, the special program will feature unique collaborations with brands rooted in America’s history, as well as…
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Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting select itineraries departing from Australia due to the sale of a cruise port in Papua New Guinea.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, with the change of ownership, the Carnival Encounter won’t be able to visit Conf…
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In 2025, the Port of Yeosu is expecting seven cruise ship calls, bringing in approximately 10,000 passengers, the Tourism Division of Yeosu City told Cruise Industry News.
Yeosu is one of South Korea’s seven major cruise ports, geographically located in the so…
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Costa Cruises has opened sales for its 2026-2027 season in South America, which will feature the Costa Diadema and the Costa Serena.
According to a press release, the ships will serve national markets in the region between November 2026 and April 2027.
The dep…
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