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Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the design and construction of two new cruise ships for the Marella Cruises brand. The value of this agreement, subject to financing, the company said.
This agreement represents a major step f…
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TUI Group said in a statement that Marella Cruises is moving to replace existing tonnage and has now confirmed slot availability for two newbuilds with Fincantieri.
“Following Sunday’s approval by TUI’s Supervisory Board and today’s confirmation of the s…
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Holland America Line has announced the expansion of its single barrel whiskey program, starting this spring. The program is expanding from a single barrel to nine single barrels.
The company said in a press release that the beverage program has paved the way f…
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Holland America Line has announced in a press release that it is kicking off its Alaska cruise season on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The company added that every Alaska voyage will feature Destination Dining, a “Glacier Day,” three premium dishes cre…
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Oceania Cruises announced that the Riviera will sail its first-ever Australia and New Zealand season of voyages this year and will be the company’s only ship in the region to offer itineraries with a gourmet foodie focus.
The company said in a press rele…
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As the new Norwegian Aqua gets ready to kick off its inaugural season, Cruise Industry News looks into announced deployment for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima class ships.
Norwegian Luna
Year Built: 2026
Capacity: 3,571 guests
Tonnage: 156,300…
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The Savannah Bananas are teaming up with Sixthman for the second Bananaland at Sea cruise, a four-day experience sailing from Tampa, Florida, to Cozumel, Mexico, aboard the Norwegian Jewel from February 9–13, 2026.
Bookings open in phases, starting with alumni…
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Celebrity Cruises is removing a series of visits to Labadee from itineraries that are scheduled to depart between April 2025 and April 2026.
According to statements sent to booked guests, the cancellations affect at least ten cruises onboard the Celebrity Apex…
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Costa Cruises announced in a press release that it has updated its pricing structure for North American travelers, renaming its fare rates to “Cruise Only” and “Cruise Plus Drinks” to simplify the booking process.
The “Cruise Only” fare includes non-specialty …
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Celebrity Cruises informed guests sailing onboard the Celebrity Beyond that embarkation for the May 4, 2025, cruise will take place later than scheduled.
Repositioning to Miami on that day, the ship is set to end a previous cruise in Fort Lauderdale before arr…
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Maceió welcomed nearly 45,000 cruise ship visitors in March, according to a press release from the local government.
The Brazilian port hosted eight calls during the month, including four from the MSC Grandiosa, currently the largest ship cruising in South Ame…
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MGM Rewards is introducing new program enhancements, including Milestone Rewards, expanded Marriott Bonvoy tier matching, enhanced benefits with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises and the launch of an MGM Rewards eGift card.
A new credit card is also set to…
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The Silver Wind has marked its 30th year of service for Silversea Cruises after being delivered by the T. Mariotti shipyard in February 1995.
As a sister to the 1994-built Silver Cloud, the 254-guest ship was the second to enter service for the luxury brand.
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Phoenix Reisen announced in a statement that on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Aurelia was christened in Bonn.
The christening ceremony for the river ship was held in a small setting, and Pastor Raimund Blanke blessed the ship.
Bianca Rödig, daughter of sea ch…
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Installing a demand-based ventilation system is the most effective method to reduce fuel use and carbon emissions in cruise ships, said Halton in a press release.
The company, specializing in air solutions and the ventilation of galleys in cruise ships, has wo…
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Oceania Cruises is offering Canadian Dollars at Par on over 60 select 2025 and 2026 voyages to all Canadian Residents, the company said in a press release.
Canadian guests can explore destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and beyond and enjoy…
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Quark Expeditions announced Scott Sloan as the new area sales director, West (CA, NV, UT, AK, HI, ID and AZ).
The company said in a press release that in this role, Sloan will focus on supporting and expanding Quark’s travel advisor network across the We…
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Cruise Industry News data shows that Seabourn will see a 15 percent decrease in berths between 2021 and 2026.
During the five-year timeframe, the luxury brand welcomed two newbuilds to its fleet but also sold two older, larger vessels to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, …
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The Arcadia is completing its 20th year of service for P&O Cruises this month after being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard on Mar. 24, 2005.
With a unique background, the 83,000-ton vessel was originally ordered for a different Carnival Corporation br…
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Aurora Expeditions announced that former NASA astronaut Dr. Sandra H. Magnus will join its Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse Expedition in August 2026.
A veteran astronaut and aerospace engineer, Dr. Magnus has spent over 150 days in space, includi…
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