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The Brazilian port of Rio de Janeiro welcomed over 327,000 visitors and 36 cruise ships during the 2024-25 season, according to the Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal.
The facility welcomed a total of 107 cruise calls, including 78 from ships that were operating regula…
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MSC Cruises and Emirates Airline today extended their 10 year-long strategic fly and cruise partnership to explore future opportunities for growth across the airline’s extensive global flight network and support Dubai’s ambition to become a major cruise hub, t…
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Princess Cruises has announced its 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day itinerary that will visit 61 destinations across 20 countries and three continents.
Sailing aboard the Coral Princess, the voyage is described by the company as its mos…
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Oceania Cruises is revamping of its onboard entertainment program, set to roll out across its fleet of eight ships, according to a press release.
The company stated that many of the new experiences will debut with the launch of the Oceania Allura in July 2025,…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings posted a loss of $40.3 million on revenues of $2.1 billion for the first quarter of this year, compared to net income of $17.4 million on revenues of $2.2 billion last year.
This year’s loss was largely the result of foreign exch…
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Margaritaville at Sea has unveiled its revamped Casino Loyalty Program, offering what it calls the most rewarding experience at sea for gaming guests. Designed to benefit both seasoned players and casual cruisers, the enhanced program enables members to earn r…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is seeing some choppiness in bookings for remaining third quarter inventory, resulting in a headwind to occupancy, said President and CEO Harry Sommer, speaking on the company’s first quarter earnings call.
Sommer said the…
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Grand Bahama Shipyard announced that its first new dock, “East End,” is nearing completion and is on track for delivery by the first week of November.
This marks a milestone in the yard’s ongoing transformation, enabling it to accommodate all…
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As ships gain more satellite bandwidth, telemedicine is gaining momentum onboard the vessels, Carnival Corporation’s Chief Health Officer Grant Tarling said.
“The ability to conduct a video consultation on the ship now is… something that we didn’t have t…
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cruisePAL has officially launched its shipboard Ship Management System/Point of Sale (SMS/POS) platform on the Scenic Azure and Emerald Radiance, the Portuguese river cruise ships operated by Scenic Cruises, the company announced in a press release.
The implem…
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The Isles of Scilly marked the start of the 2025 cruise season with its first ship calls last week.
On Saturday, April 26, the Ocean Nova became the first cruise ship in decades to dock at St Mary’s Quay, thanks to its smaller size and the high spring tide.
E…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2025.
Highlights
Generated total revenue of $2.1 billion. GAAP net loss was ($40.3) million, with …
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled its 2025-26 Antarctic program, featuring the company’s first-ever extended expedition to the Weddell Sea.
The 22-day voyage aboard the Hanseatic Spirit marks a significant milestone for the line, offering an in-depth exploratio…
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Royal Caribbean Group posted net earnings of $730 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $360 million for the first quarter last year.
The increase was driven by a combination of higher revenues and lower costs.
Royal Caribbean report…
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Celestyal announced a three-year partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, expanding its presence in the Arabian Gulf. The announcement was made during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
As part of the agreement, Celestyal will introd…
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“We are certainly not immune to macro volatility, but what we’re seeing on the ground in our bookings and the real time spending occurring on our ships is that consumers are still prioritizing experiences, planning to spend more on them this year and are…
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Tourism Trinidad officially concluded the 2024-25 cruise season on April 11, 2024, with the inaugural visit of Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey.
The ship docked at the Port of Spain, marking the end of season for Trinidad’s cruise tourism sector.
An executive del…
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South Korea is currently working to diversify its role in the cruise industry with modern port infrastructure, the country’s Deputy Director at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Jae Min Park, told Cruise Industry News.
Like other destinations in Asia, Sout…
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After spending the winter of 2025-26 in the Caribbean, the Renaissance is set to return to Northern Europe and Mediterranean from March to October 2026 for Ambassador-owned CFC.
During this time, 20 itineraries ranging from three to 14 nights will depart from …
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Hurtigruten has announced a new series of culinary-themed itineraries launching in fall 2025, highlighting regional food and beverage across Norway.
According to a press release, the seven-day program includes three nights aboard the Original Coastal Express f…
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