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From routine maintenance to major refits, Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in December 2025.
MSC Magnifica
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Capacity: 2,516 guests
Tonnage: 89,600
Year built:…
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“So far this year, there have been 51 cruise calls at the Port of Tokyo,” said Haruka Imamura from the Port Management Division at the Bureau of Port and Harbor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
There had also been seven maiden calls through late Jul…
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Guests joining Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand Voyages will receive a special tote bag made of upcycled ship textiles.
According to a press release, the initiative marks the successful completion of the cruise line’s first fabric circularity project, which i…
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Crescent Seas unveiled a new customization program for its newbuild, The Ocean, along with a reimagined Crescent Seas Design Studio.
According to a press release, the new initiatives were announced during the ILTM Cannes 2025 and are said to mark the next evol…
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Explora Journeys is launching a new partnership with the Hilton Honors loyalty program, the company announced in a press release.
The luxury brand will become the exclusive luxury ocean travel partner for the debut of Hilton Honors Adventures, which is describ…
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Holland America Line’s private island in the Bahamas, Relax Away, Half Moon Cay, recently celebrated the grand opening of four pickleball courts. According to a press release, the addition of pickleball courts is part of the cruise line’s drive to enhanc…
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Sea Cloud Cruises’ 2026 intimate Cultivated Journeys sailings, hosted by celebrated media personalities, guest chefs, wellness experts, acclaimed musicians, and accomplished authors, will welcome onboard veteran broadcast journalists Joel Seidman, Kerry Sander…
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Libby Anschutz, the daughter of Windstar Cruises owner Phil Anschutz, was named Godmother of the cruise line’s first of two new all-suite yachts, the Star Seeker, on December 8, 2026. The official christening ceremony will take place in Miami on January …
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SpecTec Cruise announced that the company has rebranded as Veridian. The rebrand was inspired by the blue-green hues of the ocean on which its customers’ ships operate.
Malcolm Youngson, CEO of Veridian, said: “Cruise operators are navigating rapid…
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The Discovery Princess recently resumed service after undergoing a scheduled drydock in Singapore.
The Princess Cruises ship arrived at the Seatrium Tuas Boulevard Yard in early November after repositioning from Alaska.
During its two-week shipyard stay, the 1…
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The Aroya is set to debut in Southeast Asia in early 2026 with a series of cruises between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.
The operation will be part of a partnership between Aroya Cruises and IslamiCruise, a Malaysia-based tour operator.
According to the company’s…
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Huaxia International Cruise is now set to operate the largest cruise fleet in Asia, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the Chinese cruise holding was formed by at least six companies in Decemb…
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P&O Cruises has introduced new five-berth cabins onboard the Arvia, Britannia and Iona in a bid to make holidays at sea easier and better for bigger families.
Fifty five-berth cabins are being introduced across the three ships.
The expanded accommodation c…
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Riviera Travel has launched a line-up of Wave Season limited-time promotions and advisor incentives, including half-off departures, complimentary hotel stays, airfare credits, as well as advisor incentives.
The company said in a statement that from December 5 …
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MSC Cruises has revealed a new list of entertainment activities at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the company’s private island in the Bahamas, which will be rolled out from January 2026.
The additions will complement the existing offerings of snorkeling, …
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Marella Cruises has launched its fourth a la carte dining experience on the Marella Voyager, Umi Sushi, offering Japanese-inspired cuisine, available onboard from December 2025.
Umi Sushi, the 17th dining venue onboard the Marella Voyager, will feature freshly…
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StarCruises has teamed up with the Malaysian restaurant group De. Wan 1958 to bring Malaysian culinary celebrity, Datuk Chef Wan, onboard the Star Voyager.
Chef Wan will join guests from Port Klang on the three-night cruise to Pulau Bintan and Singapore, saili…
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Juneau celebrated a great cruise season in 2025, according to Alexandra Pierce, tourism director of the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ).
As one of the main cruise destinations in Alaska, the port welcomed a steady number of visitors while working to enhance t…
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Phoenix Reisen donated 1.2 million euros at the annual ZDF Charity Gala which took place this past week in Germany.
The funds will go to support the Christian organizations Misereor and Brot für die Welt. Misereor is committed to fighting poverty in Africa, As…
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The Costa Favolosa became the first large ship to visit Ilhabela this season with a call on November 24, 2025.
The Costa Cruises ship arrived at the Brazilian destination during its first sailing in the region after repositioning to South America for the winte…
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