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The new Asuka III was named at a commemorative ceremony earlier this month at the Japanese port of Yokohama, Asuka Cruises announced in a press release.
The milestone was celebrated during a special ceremony onboard that took place while the ship was docked at…
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Explora Journeys today marked three separate construction milestones at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente, Italy: The Explora III was floated out, a coin ceremony was held for the Explora IV and the first steel was cut for the Explora V.
The com…
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With the new Mein Schiff Flow to be introduced next year, following the sister ship, Mein Schiff Relax, this spring, and Mein Schiff 7 last year, the brand is on an aggressive growth path, more than doubling its guest capacity from 2023 to 2026.
With nine ship…
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas reached a new milestone with the successful installation of the 327-ton AquaDome at Meyer Turku in Finland.
Lifted on top of the third Icon-class ship, the glass-and-steel structure marks an engineering feat of iconic prop…
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Oceania Cruises has confirmed it will double its newbuild order with Fincantieri as two more 1,450-guest ships will debut for the brand in 2032 and 2035, respectively.
Following today’s delivery of the Oceania Allura, the Oceania Sonata will follow in su…
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Four National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions vessels gathered in the Galápagos for the official naming ceremony of the company’s two newest ships.
According to a press release, the National Geographic Delfina, National Geographic Gemini, National Geographic I…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises enjoyed its biggest single booking day for the launch of a new ship, the company announced in a press release.
The record was achieved on June 25, 2025, when the luxury brand opened reservations for the new Seven Seas Prestige.
Bookin…
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The Norwegian Breakaway and the Norwegian Prima will swap homeports for the 2026-27 winter season, Norwegian Cruise Line said in a statement.
After announcing the cancellation of over 40 sailings onboard the ships, the company said that the Breakaway will now …
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Cruise Industry News’ latest edition of the Global Cruise Ship Index is now available for immediate download.
The new index is a comprehensive Excel file that details the entire cruise fleet, offering fleet data for over 550 vessels.
The Excel-format dat…
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The third ship in Royal Caribbean International’s Icon class is scheduled to offer itineraries in Europe and the Caribbean as part of its maiden season in 2026.
Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the Legend of the Seas’ schedule, which includes seven-…
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In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line announced a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston.
The seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” aboard the Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and…
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During a 14-hour call in Bergen, Norway, this week, the SeaDream II connected to the local power grid in Bergen for the first time, achieving zero emissions.
“This is an important milestone for us and another step forward in our journey to more sustainab…
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AB InBev has brought its Master of Beer Customer Service (MBCS) training to over 50 cruise ships, offering a fun and meaningful experience for crew members while helping them deliver even better service onboard, according to a press release.
As part of its gro…
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Viking named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, with a traditional ceremony in Split, Croatia over the weekend. The ship was recently delivered from Fincantieri to Viking.
Serving as ceremonial godmother of the Viking Vesta was the Norwegian journalist, …
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The Aroya sailed from the Turkish port of Istanbul on Saturday for Aroya Cruises’ first voyage in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Having repositioned from the Red Sea earlier this month, the 3,400-guest ship started its inaugural cruise in the region on June …
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The Norwegian Epic recently completed 15 years of service after being delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line on June 17, 2010.
The 150,000-ton vessel was built as a prototype vessel at the STX France Shipyard, currently known as the Chantiers de l’Atlantique, in S…
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Viking today announced it has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
According to a press release, the Viking Vesta …
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The AIDA Evolution drydock upgrades for the AIDAdiva have been well received, said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, speaking on the company’s earnings call.
Those upgrades are part of the company’s strategy to rebalance itself toward its high…
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Carnival Corporation has sold two ships this year as the Seabourn Sojourn will head to Mitsui Ocean Cruises next year, and the Costa Fortuna will sail for Margaritaville in late 2026.
“Over time, since ships get older, we will sell them to other parties,” said…
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Carnival Cruise Line is ready to welcome the first guests to its new private destination, Celebration Key, the company announced in a press release.
First announced in mid-2023, the new port of call in Grand Bahama will be officially opened by President Christ…
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