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Seven councils and two peak tourism organizations from the Hunter and Central Coast met on June 12 as part of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding.
The aim is to unlock new opportunities for local businesses that can then benefit from the regional cruise ind…
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Royal Caribbean International is making adjustments to select itineraries set to be offered by the Serenade of the Seas in Alaska.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the ship is no longer set to offer scenic cruising in the Inside Passage as part …
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Cruise Planners was named on Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures.
Cruise Planners also received a 99 percent franchise owne…
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Variety Cruises has announced the completion of a fleetwide refurbishment project, which began in November 2024. The project included a complete renovation of the Galileo.
The overhaul also included a special focus on the Harmony V, while the Harmony G, Panora…
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The Westerdam set sail from Seattle earlier this month for the second annual edition of Holland America Line’s “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” itinerary.
Cruising roundtrip from the Pacific Northwest, the 28-night voyage will sail all the way to the Bering Str…
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Following the launch of its North Raja Ampat itineraries, Aqua Expeditions is launching its first-ever seven-night voyages to South Raja Ampat aboard the Aqua Blu.
The Aqua Blu is the first long-range ocean explorer yacht to be permanently based in East Indone…
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The Greg Mortimer recently kicked off Aurora Expeditions’ 2025 season in Northern Europe and the Arctic.
The 2019-built expedition ship arrived at the Scottish port of Edinburgh on May 5, 2025 after repositioning from Antarctica.
The ship then embarked on an 1…
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The Norwegian Sky returned to Europe earlier this month to kick off its first summer deployment in the region.
After offering itineraries in Asia and the Indian Ocean during the 2024-25 winter, the Norwegian Cruise Line ship recently completed a repositioning …
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Oceanwide Expeditions recently kicked off its 2025 season in the Arctic with a repositioning cruise to Svalbard.
Marking the beginning of the company’s three-ship deployment in the region, the Ortelius embarked on a cruise to the Scottish Highlands.
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Virgin Voyages cancelled three sailings onboard the Valiant Lady in 2026 to introduce a series of shorter cruises.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailings scheduled for June 8, July 8 and July 22, 2026, are no longer going ahead.
Sailing f…
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HX Expeditions celebrated its first-ever turnaround in Nuuk, Greenland, on June 12, 2025.
The arrival of the Fridtjof Nansen marked the start of a new era, aligning with a record-breaking tourism year for Greenland, the company said in a statement.
HX added th…
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StarCruises has celebrated the arrival of the Star Voyager in Ho Chi Minh City with about 1,000 passengers from Singapore. The Star Voyager will offer Vietnamese a five-day cruise to Singapore during the Vietnamese school holidays with additional departures on…
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Windstar Cruises welcomed Arthur Theodorou into his new role as Vice President of Information Technology (IT).
“As we grow our fleet and embark on an incredible chapter of digital advancement, Theodorou’s leadership will play a central role in shap…
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Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), which is 03:00 p.m. (BST) to discuss the company’s second-quarter financial results.
The results are expected to be released that morning.…
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Carnival Cruise Line is ensuring that guests are aware of its “Have Fun. Be Safe” conduct guidelines soon after boarding its ships.
According to the company’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, the company is now placing an informative letter in the cabin ahead of …
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Ponant Explorations announced a new itinerary in Mexico’s Baja California during the 2026-27 winter season.
According to a press release, the ten-night journey took three years to develop in partnership with local communities and offers an immersive experience…
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Celestyal has released the first official images of its enhanced cabin offering onboard the Celestyal Discovery.
The new staterooms were added to the vessel during an extensive winter refit that took place in Greece earlier this year.
According to the company,…
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Today, the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of Alaskan voyages. The Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle for the first time.
“Historic grandeur, refined elegance, bespoke experiences …
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AIDA Cruises has announced that Jana Luth will take on the role of press spokesperson and head of communication at AIDA Cruises in Rostock, starting July 1, to strengthen the communication department under Dirk Inger’s team.
The company said in a press r…
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The Aroya recently embarked on a repositioning voyage ahead of Aroya Cruises’ first deployment in the Mediterranean.
After completing its maiden season in the Red Sea, the vessel sailed from Jeddah on June 12, 2025, kicking off a one-way cruise to Istanbul.
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