MSC Poesia to Host Dirty Dancing: In Concert in 2026
MSC Cruises has announced that it is bringing live-to-film “Dirty Dancing: In Concert” to the Poesia for her debut in Alaska, starting May 11, 2026. (more…)
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Hurtigruten Announces Partnership with Channel 4 for New Series ‘Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey’
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First Call of Wind Star in El Hierro, Canary Islands
The port of La Estaca, in El Hierro, has welcomed on last January 9th, for the first time, the cruise vessel Wind Star, marking an important milestone for the island within the small-scale, high-value cruise segment. (more…)
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TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 undergoes Dubai refit during Middle East season
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for scheduled maintenance and refurbishment, temporarily pausing her Middle East winter deployment. (more…)
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Holland America Line Sees Dramatic Rise in Europe Bookings for 2026
Holland America Line is experiencing a surge in demand for European cruises, with bookings for its 2026 season up more than a third compared to this time last year. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Appoints Madeline Georgiadis as Global Director of PR & Communications
Aurora Expeditions has announced the appointment of Madeline Georgiadis as Global Director of PR & Communications, strengthening the company’s global marketing and communications as it enters its next phase of growth. (more…)
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StarCruises brings Durian Tasting Experiences on Star Voyager
Vacationers and durian lovers are in for a special treat as StarCruises introduces specially curated Durian Tasting Experiences for guests sailing onboard Star Voyager, available on select departures from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (via Port Klang) until 5 February 2026. (more…)
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Antarctica21, the only Antarctic tourism company to operate low-emission excursions with e-Fuel
Antarctica21, a leading tourism operator of air-cruise expeditions to Antarctica, announced it has renewed its strategic alliance with HIF Global, extending the use of locally produced e-Gasoline to power Zodiac landing operations and demonstrating a pathway to lower-emission exploration in Antarctica. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Debuts New Brand Platform, “It’s Different Out Here,” and Launches National Ad Campaign
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Today, Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) unveiled its new brand identity inspired by its iconic 90s tagline, “It’s Different Out Here,” along with a first look at its new national TV campaign. (more…)
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ICE Agents Wrongly Detain Veteran Aboard Cruise Ship
A U.S. veteran and his wife say federal agents wrongly detained him aboard a cruise ship in what authorities later acknowledged was a case of mistaken identity. (more…)
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Nearly 90 people sick in Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak
Nearly 90 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak during a Holland America Line cruise. (more…)
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Travel advisors navigate growth in short-cruise market
Short sailings are hot in the contemporary cruise market, with lines deploying more — and newer — ships on the long-weekend-style itineraries. (more…)
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Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings – Adventure Canada
The story of Greenland and the Vikings stretches back over a thousand years—to the exile of Erik the Red in 980 CE. (more…)
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Piano Land supports Hong Kong cruise tourism with international call
The cruise ship Piano Land has arrived in Hong Kong carrying about 1,700 passengers, marking the largest overseas inbound passenger group to date for Astro Ocean Cruise. (more…)
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Why Australia’s new centre for disease control should cover cruise ship outbreaks
On January 1 this year, Australia launched its new Australian Centre for Disease Control, which will be a national agency to strengthen public health preparedness. (more…)
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Carbon Neutral EcoCreation Plan Turns Cruise Ship Plastic Waste Into Marine Fuel
Carbon Neutral LLC announced strategic collaboration discussions with EcoCreation LTD, a South Korea–based waste to Fuel technology company specializing in advanced plastic-to-oil chemical pyrolysis systems, (more…)
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Dream Cruises launches pickleball at sea with Performance Pickleball
This initiative comes ahead of the Epic World Championship, a landmark pickleball tournament set to take place in Singapore. (more…)
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AmaWaterways aims to stand out with new logo
It’s a new year, bringing with it a new look for AmaWaterways. The river cruise line has swapped its crown logo with blue shades for an abstract “A” and blush color. (more…)
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Josh Weinstein, President & CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, named Chair of the Global Executive Committee of Cruise Lines International Association
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise community, today announced that Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been named Chair of CLIA’s Global Executive Committee (GEC) for a two-year term from 2026 through 2027. (more…)
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Viking and PGA TOUR Announce New Partnership
Viking and the PGA TOUR today announced a new multi-year marketing partnership that designates Viking as the Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. (more…)
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Cruise Planners Debuts ‘Free Trip’ Franchise Recruitment Program
In a strategic move to attract the next generation of franchisees, Cruise Planners unveiled what it said is the travel industry’s first “Free Trip” Franchise Program, offering prospects a complimentary getaway when they acquire a franchise from the host agency. (more…)
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ALMACO Group Delivers Provision Stores for Celebrity Cruises’ Fifth Edge-Class Vessel
ALMACO Group is pleased to announce the successful delivery of provision stores onboard Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Edge-class vessel, Celebrity Xcel, built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique. (more…)
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Mayor Levine Cava, Royal Caribbean Group, and partners celebrate groundbreaking of new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty led a groundbreaking ceremony for the future new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami. (more…)
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Disney Cruise Line’s new Disney Adventure departs on Singapore repositioning
Disney Adventure, the largest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, has departed Bremerhaven, Germany for a transatlantic crossing to the Bahamas. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Is Now Open
Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is officially open. The first-of-its-kind beach club destination welcomed its first vacationers Dec. 23, debuting an all-inclusive beach day that combines the vibrancy and beauty of The Bahamas with Royal Caribbean signature touches. (more…)
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Cruise ship collides with another vessel amid ‘high wind’
Windy weather caused an expedition cruise ship to collide with another vessel in Ushaia, Argentina. (more…)
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Boat Bike Tours Adds North America Sales Development Manager
Boat Bike Tours, the leading operator of cruise-and-cycle tours in Europe, has hired Kristen Babis as Sales Development Manager for North America. (more…)
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World-Renowned Comedy Sensation Tape Face to Perform Live Aboard Star Voyager from 9 Jan – 5 Feb 2026 Sailings
StarCruises is delighted to announce that Star Voyager will bring laughter to the high seas as internationally acclaimed silent comedy star Tape Face takes the stage for a limited-time performance run from 9 January to 5 February 2026 sailings, during the ship’s seasonal deployment from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (via Port Klang). (more…)
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Uniworld Celebrates 50 Years of Redefining Luxury River Cruising in 2026
Uniworld’s ‘Golden Anniversary’ Commemorates Five Decades of Industry Innovation with Exclusive Experiences and Savings. (more…)
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Meaningful Personalized Sales Recommendations. Unlocking Revenue Potential with the MXP365 Digital Guest Journey
With the MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, guests enjoy personalized recommendations powered by MXP AI. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Unveils Dramatically Evolved Suites for Oceania Sonata™
Oceania Cruises unveils lavishly reimagined and newly designed suite accommodations aboard Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the highly anticipated Sonata Class, debuting August 2027. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Appoints Sue Haefner as Director of Trade Marketing, North America
Aurora Expeditions has appointed Sue Haefner as Director of Trade Marketing, North America, strengthening the company’s trade marketing and advisor engagement capabilities across the region. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Celebrates 130 Years of Exploration with Up to 30% Off All-Inclusive Expeditions This WAVE Season
Plus, receive up to £200 per person in onboard credit to spend on experiences, wellness treatments and more. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Announces Transition to Adults-Only Experience
Oceania Cruises is ushering in a new era of tranquility and sophistication at sea. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Is Making A Splash This Winter With The Opening Of An All-New Expansive Pool And More Guest Experiences At Great Stirrup Cay, Its Private Island In The Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) has unveiled new images of the first highly anticipated enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas – a 1.4-acre pool area featuring an expansive heated pool, Splash Harbor splash pad for young guests, Vibe Shore Club for adults and much more. (more…)
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Silver Muse returns to service following extensive refit and capacity increase
Silversea’s Silver Muse has returned to service following a major refit and refurbishment at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy that has resulted in a substantial increase in guest capacity and a series of onboard modifications. (more…)
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Aqua Expeditions Appoints Michelin-Starred Chef Karime López For Aqua Lares
Chef Karime López will define the culinary vision aboard Aqua Lares, Aqua Expeditions’ newest ultra-luxury expedition yacht launching in 2026, delivering a destination-driven dining experience at sea. (more…)
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Russia Set to Subsidize Cruise Line Startup
A new government-backed cruise operation could be launched later this spring in the Russian Far East. (more…)
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Twins’ Twin Paddle Steamers to Champion Slow Travel on Murray River
Twins Craig and Rohan Burgess are leading a bold new chapter for river cruising in regional Victoria, committing $8 million to build two luxury paddle steamers aimed at celebrating the art of slow travel. (more…)
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APT Travel Group Launches ‘Book to Board’ Agent Incentive. Agents can win a cruise for two and £500 of weekly prizes for each booking made
APT Travel Group has launched its new Book to Board agent incentive, giving agents the chance to win a cruise for two plus £500 in weekly prizes for every booking made with APT Luxury and Travelmarvel. (more…)
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