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Oceania Cruises said it had achieved record-breaking booking levels on January 28, 2026, the opening day of reservations for its newest ship, the Oceania Sonata.
The company said that this surpassed the launch-day bookings of Oceania Cruises’ previous ne…
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Located in Japan’s capital, the Port of Tokyo is now poised to make a significant leap forward as a cruise ship hub. In 2025, Harumi Cruise Terminal opened at the Port of Tokyo, commencing the acceptance of cruise ships alongside Tokyo International Crui…
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The Exploris One was reportedly sold at an auction that took place in Nantes, France, on January 30, 2026.
According to Ouest France’s Le Marin, the ship was sold for 4.5 million euros, excluding mandatory legal fees.
The bid was considerably below the s…
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Royal Caribbean Group today announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its Discovery Class of ships.
The agreements include two firm ship orders with options f…
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Corazul Cruceros has announced the launch of a new cruise brand developed specifically for the Spanish market, with first sailings scheduled for July 2026.
The brand is designed for Spanish-speaking families and groups seeking a cruise experience aligned with …
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The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) program is expanding participation to cruise lines operating in California, according to a press release.
The program said it has had a decade of success in reducing the risk of ship strikes and improving coasta…
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Set to become the largest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, the Norwegian Aura will offer cruises in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean starting in mid-2027.
Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural deployment of the new vessel, which is…
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The Queen Mary 2 completed its historic first transit through the Panama Canal this weekend, marking a major milestone in her 2026 World Voyage, according to a press release from Cunard.
Guests traveling on board the 108-night voyage were treated to a rare mom…
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The BWT Alpine Formula One Team launched its 2026 Formula 1 car aboard the MSC World Europa in Barcelona on Friday.
The team’s livery for its 2026 challenger, the A526, was revealed during an exclusive event aboard while docked at MSC Cruises’ new state-of-the…
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AIDA has announced that the AIDAluna will sail from New York in the fall of 2027 to the U.S. East Coast, Canada and the Caribbean.
On September 3, 2027, the AIDAluna will depart Hamburg for its transatlantic voyage, sailing via Reykjavik, Iceland, and Prinz Ch…
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Aman at Sea has unveiled the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, with reservations now open for sailings beginning in spring 2027, according to a company statement.
The ship sail five- to eight-night Mediterranean voyages exploring the Dalmatian Coast, Mediter…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages will expand with a 400-guest luxury expedition sailing ship, the Atlas Adventurer, with delivery slated for November 2028, according to James A. Rodriguez, president and CEO.
“We are expanding with a newbuild that is a world-class ves…
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Holland America Line’s Westerdam has completed a series of updates as part of a drydock in Southeast Asia.
The 2004-built ship recently concluded a two-week drydock project in Singapore that began in early January.
In addition to routine maintenance and techni…
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Adora Cruises is launching two special Lunar New Year-themed cruises to welcome the Year of the Horse, the company announced in a press release.
The cruises will sail during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) timeframe onboard the Adora Magic City and …
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Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled and opened for sale the Norwegian Aura, which it said is the longest and largest vessel in its fleet, which will homeport in Miami beginning in June 2027 for week-long sailings following her debut in Europe in late May 2027.
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The Azamara Quest will get a new penthouse deck later this year, with 12 new premium-priced staterooms, including two above-the-bridge suites with panoramic views.
It’s part of the Azamara Forward refurbishment program that was announced on Thursday that will …
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The Exploris One is heading to auction online as part of Exploris Expeditions & Cruises’ liquidation proceedings.
Interested parties are able to place bids for the expedition vessel on Interencheres, a France-based marketplace for auctions.
According to th…
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From routine maintenance to conversion work, Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in January
For a complete overview of the drydock market, see the new 2026 Drydock and Refurb Report.
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AIDA Cruises opened bookings for cruises to the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf during the 2027-28 winter season.
Marking the company’s return to the destination after a two-year hiatus, the itineraries will be operated by the AIDAperla.
The 2017-built vessel…
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Cruise Industry News has officially launched the 2026 Drydocking and Refurbishment Report, now available for immediate download in PDF format.
This definitive resource provides a comprehensive analysis of the global cruise ship drydock market. It features a ma…
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