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The Brazilian state of Bahia recently concluded an 82-call cruise season that saw over 300,000 visitors arriving at its ports.
After starting in late October 2024, the 2024-25 season saw approximately 30 vessels visiting the ports of Salvador and Ilhéus.
Morro…
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The Mexican government has set a new head tax for cruise passengers visiting the country’s ports starting in July 2025.
According to a report by El Financiero, guests will need to pay $5 when entering Mexico onboard a cruise ship.
The local finance news websit…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas recently embarked on its first-ever cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.
Deployed on short cruises to the Bahamas on a year-round basis, the 2024-built vessel debuted in the Western Caribbean as part of a four-night iti…
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Crystal has announced Treasures of the Tides, its longest World Cruise to date, set to sail aboard the Crystal Symphony in 2028.
The 150-night voyage will depart roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 11, 2028, and conclude on June 10, 2028.
Bookings will o…
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Viking Cruises’ first-ever ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, recently completed 10 years of service for the luxury brand.
Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the 930-guest vessel was delivered to the company on March 28, 2015.
It marked a hu…
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The Celebrity Eclipse resumed service with additional guest cabins following a recent drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France.
Now offering cruises in Northern Europe, the Celebrity Cruises ship saw its capacity slightly increased with the creation of t…
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Virgin Voyages has announced that Spice Girls alumna Melanie C and disco icon Kathy Sledge will headline its remaining 2025 Celebration Voyages.
The company added in a press release that it also has plans for a new Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage that will depart …
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The Port of Roses officially launched its 2025 cruise season on April 25 with the arrival of Ponant’s L’Austral, marking its inaugural call to the port.
A plaque exchange ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion, and representatives from Costa Brava Cruis…
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On May 2, Holland America Line held a special ceremony aboard the Rotterdam to honor Joska, the first service dog to achieve five-star Mariner status and receive the Platinum Medallion, according to a press release.
In honor of Joska’s service and loyalt…
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Oceania Cruises’ new ship, the Allura, is currently in one of the drydocks of the Italian Port of Genoa.
Being built by Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, the 1,200-guest vessel is set to welcome its first guests in mid-July.
The Allura is currently underg…
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Carnival Cruise Line and EFFY Jewelry have announced an expanded collaboration that includes the opening of an EFFY boutique at Celebration Key, Carnival’s new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama launching July 19, and a broader retail offering aboard the Ca…
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Swan Hellenic has announced the launch of “Celebration Voyages,” a new service providing customizable cruise experiences for guests marking personal or professional milestones.
The new service allows guests to celebrate a wide range of occasions, including bir…
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Royal Caribbean International recently announced its 2026-27 season in Alaska, which will include two Quantum-class ships.
According to a press release, the Quantum of the Seas will join the Anthem of the Seas for itineraries departing from Sydney and Brisbane…
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With Carnival Cruise Line announcing plans to name its upcoming ships the Carnival Festivale and the Carnival Tropicale, the trend to recycle vessel names continues to pick up momentum .
According to data from Cruise Industry News reports, over the next few ye…
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Windstar Cruises announced the appointment of Helen Beck to the newly created position of managing director, global commercial. She will be based in London.
Beck brings over 26 years of cruise industry experience, most recently serving as head of global sales …
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Bantry Bay Port Company marked the beginning of the cruise season today with the arrival of the World Explorer.
According to the port, 14 cruise lines are scheduled to call throughout the 2025 season, with vessels arriving from various international destinatio…
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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the return of its annual Norwegian’s Giving Joy program in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, taking place May 5–9, 2025.
The program celebrates outstanding educators across the U.S. and Canada, recognizing 20 teachers with…
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Ambassador Cruise Line marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) with a “British Street Party” aboard the Ambience, during its “Treasures of the Mediterranean” sailing, which departed London Tilbury on Monday, May 5, 2025, heading for Lisbo…
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Prince Rupert Cruise Port (PRCP) is projected to welcome approximately 154,846 cruise passengers in 2026, surpassing the 65,846 expected in 2025.
This represents a 135 percent year-over-year increase and a significant rise from the 59,404 passengers received i…
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The Port of Vancouver marked its first LNG bunkering on May 9 with the Silver Nova receiving LNG from Seaspan Energy’s LNG bunker vessel Seaspan Garibaldi as it prepares to sail to Alaska.
The adoption of LNG bunkering at the port is an important milestone as …
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