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Royal Caribbean International presented the Chief Dog Officer for its upcoming Icon-class ship, the Legend of the Seas.
According to a social media update shared by the company’s President and CEO Michael Bayley, Skipper will continue a tradition that started …
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The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) opened its 41st annual conference and trade show Sunday, March 29, in Naples, Florida, bringing together cruise line purchasing executives with food and beverage and hotel supply vendors and industry leaders for three days at…
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has named Tim Klauda as senior vice president, customer experience, effective March 30, 2026.
Working in a newly created role, he will lead the evolution of the guest experience across the fleet, reporting to Ernesto Fara, p…
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MSC Cruises announced today that it is cancelling its planned 2026-27 season in the Middle East onboard the MSC World Europa.
According to a press release, the decision is part of a revised deployment for 2026-27 that will strengthen its presence in the Caribb…
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Carnival Cruise Line has donated more than 1,000 towels to children learning to swim in Vanuatu, the company said in a statement.
Since this island nation has the world’s fourth‑highest drowning rate, the cruise line is providing funding for swimming lessons …
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Ambassador Cruise Line CEO Christian Verhounig has told trade partners the cruise line’s 2026 and 2027 programs are fully hedged and there are no plans to introduce fuel surcharges despite rising fuel costs.
In a letter to trade partners dated March 30, …
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Celestyal has cancelled all April 2026 sailings due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
The cruise line said in a press release that its ships are currently positioned in the Arabian Gulf – the Celestyal Discovery in Dubai, UAE, and the Celestyal Jou…
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All accommodations on Atlas Ocean Voyages vessels are being reclassified under a unified suite nomenclature starting April 2, 2026.
The reclassification ensures consistency across all accommodations, the cruise line said in a statement.
“At Atlas, this is no…
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Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 arrived in Singapore after completing a six-day voyage from Hong Kong and Vietnam during her 108-night World Voyage.
Over 900 guests sailing her full World Voyage were invited to a Gala Event at the Roselle–Simpor Ballroom during her over…
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Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first details of its fourth Icon-class ship: the Hero of the Seas.
According to a press release, the ship will enter service in August 2027, offering cruises departing from Miami.
Royal Caribbean said that the ves…
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For over a decade, the Blue Whales Blue Skies program (BWBS) has been working to reduce ship strikes on whale populations along the California coast. Now, for the first time, cruise lines can be part of the solution.
Founded in 2014 by the California Marine Sa…
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R Yacht Co. has selected the team for the maiden season for the Sefu, which is set to enter service in 2027.
Born in Osaka, Katsuya Matsui will serve as Sefu’s first captain, bringing three decades of experience to the company.
According to R Yacht Co., …
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Aurora Expeditions has launched a new Arctic photography expedition for 2027 following demand for its sold-out Antarctica photography voyage, the company said in a press release.
The Iceland & East Greenland: Through the Lens expedition departs July 31, 20…
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Cruise Industry News gathered the latest on 11 cruise ships that are currently out of service and facing a limbo status.
Blue Dream Melody
Last Operator: Blue Dream Cruises
Year Built: 2002
Capacity: 1,218 guests
Tonnage: 42,200
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The Brilliant Lady recently completed its inaugural transit through the Panama Canal, marking the first time a Virgin Voyages vessel has sailed through the waterway.
In a social media update, the Panama Canal Authority celebrated the milestone, noting that the…
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AIDA Cruises has released its summer 2028 program, with over 450 cruises available on routes in Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean from April to October 2028.
Northern Europe
The AIDAluna will depart from Kiel on two-week voyages to the Nort…
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Riviera Travel has kicked off its 2026 river cruise season in which just under 200 departures are planned, the cruise line said in a statement.
A new Radiance-class vessel, increased solo departures and enhancements designed to make the experience more accessi…
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The Valletta Cruise Port has presented a landmark retrospective publication to the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, according to a press release.
The new publication was created to celebrate over two decades of transformation at the Mediterranean port, w…
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Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal is facing significant delays, according to a report from 6 ABC Action News.
According to the report, the new facility will not be ready for the company’s inaugural cruise, which is scheduled for April 16, 2026.…
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The Port of Auckland launched the city’s new international cruise terminal on March 27, according to a statement.
Set to open in early 2027, the Te Waharoa terminal is part of a wider $200 million investment by the Port of Auckland.
A new big ship wharf at Ble…
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