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The Carnival Sunshine recently welcomed guests back with a series of enhancements to its public areas and staterooms.
After undergoing a drydock in Europe, the ship returned to North America earlier this month for a year-round operation in Norfolk.
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After departing from Fremantle earlier this month, the Pacific Explorer has completed its final voyage for P&O Cruises Australia on Feb. 18, 2025.
The 11-night cruise included visits to ports of call in Indonesia and Malaysia before arriving at its final d…
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MSC World America has completed sea trials in the Atlantic, testing engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency and safety systems.
According to a press release, the LNG-powered ship is now undergoing final preparations at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France bef…
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The next Icon Class ship will carry the name Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International said in a press release.
Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard, the 250,800-ton vessel will debut in the Western Mediterranean in July 2026.
Follo…
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The Carnival Radiance is currently in Hawaii as part of a 14-night cruise that sailed from Long Beach earlier this month.
Part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Journeys program, the itinerary includes visits to five destinations before returning to California on Feb.…
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As part of Royal Caribbean International’s recently announced 2026-27 winter season on the West Coast, the Serenade of the Seas is scheduled to offer itineraries from San Diego.
Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the new cruise schedule, which include…
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Costa Cruises has announced that bookings for the 2027 edition of the World Cruise are now open.
The company said in a press release that the cruise, onboard the Costa Deliziosa, will offer a 139-day experience, departing on Nov. 25, 2026, from Savona and arri…
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Viking has cancelled its scheduled visits to Santorini in February due to ongoing seismic activity on the Greek island.
According to a report by Arxipelagos, the Viking Star was set to visit the destination twice this month, with calls scheduled for Feb. 10 an…
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Cordelia Cruises said it is planning to expand, according to a press release.
Following a board meeting in Mumbai, the company said it will increase capacity with the addition of two ships at approximately 2,000 guests each.
“The board further decided, s…
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The Alaska cruise market is set for an eventful season in 2026, with the arrival of newbuilds, the debut of new brands and the return of a cruise line.
MSC Cruises is one of the three companies set to offer their inaugural seasons in Alaska in 2026.
After repo…
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2025 will see various cruise ships undergoing significant refurbishments with the return of big drydock programs.
Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key projects already announced for the year.
For a complete overview of the global cruise ship drydock m…
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Carnival Cruise Line launched year-round cruising from Norfolk with Carnival Sunshine’s inaugural departure on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
This marks the transition of Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Center from a seasonal port to a year-round homeport, accommodating 150,…
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The Caledonian Sky could be set for a new home in late 2025 following her European season with Travelmarvel.
The former Renaissance ship is set for a dry dock and update in April ahead of her summer program in the Mediterranean.
After that, the vessel could be…
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The Scenic Eclipse has successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, Scenic announced in an update.
According to the company, the ship is now on its way to Argentina to resume revenue service ahead of a winter season in Antarctica.
After facing p…
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Crystal announced today the finalization of an order with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for construction of a third ocean ship for a 2032 delivery. It will follow new ships for the brand that are scheduled for 2028 and 2030. All three ships will be …
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Princess Cruises announced its most extensive voyage yet with a new 131-day Circle Pacific itinerary departing in January 2026, according to a press release.
Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, the voyage will feature 60 port stops across 19 countries around the Paci…
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PortMiami announced that it has highest-ever cruise passenger total of 8,233,056 travelers in Fiscal Year 2024, which started October 1, 2023 and ended September 30, 2024. The Port experienced a 12.79% increase in cruise passenger totals compared to its previo…
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise corporations following the third quarter of 2024.
Traditionally, the third quarter has been the key part of the year for cruise operators, as it spans the summer months wi…
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The Port of Santos, in Brazil, is expecting 152 calls from 14 ships during the 2024-25 season, which is scheduled to start on Nov. 8, 2024.
According to a press release from the Santos Port Authority (SPA), the vessels are projected to bring over one million p…
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The latest edition of the global cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News shows that 67 ships are scheduled to enter service by 2036.
With the recent addition of two newbuilds for Viking, the new vessels are now scheduled to add over 170,000 berths to the…
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