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The Asuka III celebrated its first full year of service for Asuka Cruise earlier this year after being delivered to the Japanese company on April 10, 2025.
The LNG-powered vessel was built at Meyer Werft and became the first new cruise ship introduced by the J…
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The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has hosted six inaugural cruise calls in May, capping the series with the arrival of the Azamara Pursuit at the Ogden Point cruise terminal, according to the organization.
“For GVHA, inaugural calls are an op…
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The Power Station building at Valletta’s historic Grand Habor in Malta will be transformed into a boutique hotel.
According to a press release, Valletta Cruise Port signed a build, operate and transfer (BOT) agreement with Valletta Bridge, a joint venture betw…
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Costa Cruises is refocusing its Sea & Land itineraries to no longer revolve around geography, but around a concept connecting sea and land destinations.
Starting in 2027, each cruise will be a concept with its own identity, built around what Costa said in…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has showcased its culinary flair aboard its newest ship, the Seven Seas Prestige.
Building on a concept first introduced on Regent’s Explorer-Class ships, the Culinary Arts Kitchen will debut on the Prestige with immersive gastr…
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Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) has announced that the Port Authority of Ferrol-San Cibrao has granted Global Ports Ferrol S.L. a 30-year concession for the construction and operation of the cruise terminal at the Port of Ferrol.
The concession follows GPH&…
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TUI Cruises has announced a promo for travel agents and extended the early booking window for winter cruises aboard Mein Schiff Flow, the latest ship joining its fleet.
For all FIT bookings made by July 31, 2026, travel agents will receive an additional commis…
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Frank Del Rio, the former president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has sued the company, its operating subsidiary NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and four former directors, alleging they reneged on an oral promise to pay him an additional $8 million in consulti…
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Victory Cruise Lines has showcased highlights of its expanded 2027 Canada and New England itineraries on the Victory I and II, including new roundtrip voyages from Halifax and deeper exploration of the Canadian Maritimes and Atlantic coastal destinations.
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The MSC Meraviglia returned to Europe in May after spending nearly four years sailing exclusively in the Caribbean and North America.
For its first season in the region since 2022, the 2017-built vessel is offering a series of weeklong cruises to the Western M…
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Trafalgar has launched a new travel advisor incentive rewarding advisors who book clients on Trafalgar river cruises.
From now through July 31, 2026, advisors can earn a $150 e-gift card per qualifying passenger on eligible new bookings. Bookings must be made,…
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A group of protestors blocked access to the Costa Maya Cruise Port on Monday, according to a report from local media.
Riviera Maya News said that workers from Mayan Connection gathered at the main entrance of the port to protest unpaid profit-sharing benefits.…
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Royal Caribbean International highlighted its pivot towards the Fully Independent Traveler (FIT) segment, as well as the digital tools powering this shift in the Chinese market, at the 2026 ITB Shanghai International Travel Trade Expo.
At the heart of the expo…
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The Royal Caribbean Group and the Mexican Government are evaluating moving the Perfect Day Mexico project to a new location.
Originally planned for the Costa Maya Cruise Port in Mahahual, the development was essentially rejected by Mexico’s Ministry of E…
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The former Nippon Maru seems to be heading to the Alang shipbreaking yard after being retired by Mitsui Ocean Cruises earlier this year.
According to AIS information, the 1990-built vessel is currently heading to India’s Bhavnagar region, where a ship sc…
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The Seabourn Quest has returned from drydock following what Seabourn says is the most comprehensive interior update in its history.
Now that the ship has been refurbished, it will continue its Mediterranean season through November 2026, the cruise line said …
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Okaloosa County emphasized that the project turning the SS United States into an artificial reef follows all applicable environmental standards.
Acquired by the county in late 2024, the former ocean liner is currently awaiting approvals from government agencie…
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Margaritaville at Sea has appointed Northern Ireland-headquartered Rathbane Group companies, MJM Marine and Mivan, for work on its upcoming vessel, the Beachcomber.
According to a statement, the duo will deliver a significant proportion of the refurbishment p…
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Carnival Cruise Line has announced its programming for America’s 250th anniversary.
According to a statement, the festivities will include ship meetups with fireworks on both coasts, community homeport celebrations and fleetwide onboard activities.
“As…
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has completed a planned capital transaction representing more than $300 million in total support, with President and Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Fara saying the company is growing and executing as planned and excited about…
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