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The Caribbean Princess is set to resume service following a routine drydock at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Italy.
After arriving at the facility in late October, the 2004-built vessel underwent routine maintenance as well as technical upgrades and class …
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The 2024-25 cruise season in Ilhabela, Brazil, began on Oct. 30 with a visit from Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Navigator.
According to local authorities, the season is expected to be the largest in the past 12 years, with a significant increase in visitor number…
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Fincantieri has finalized an order with Crystal for the construction of a new luxury cruise ship, following an option to expand the original two-ship agreement announced on June 27, 2024.
According to a press release, the new vessel will have a gross tonnage o…
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Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its 20th anniversary of year-round sailing from Jacksonville by hosting a special event onboard the Carnival Elation, according to a press release.
The celebration underscored Carnival’s partnership with the Jacksonville Port Au…
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Virtuoso has announced key appointments within its senior leadership team to strengthen its focus on growth and product innovation, according to a press release.
Following the recent departure of Travis McElfresh, former senior executive, Virtuoso appointed Th…
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima made its inaugural visit at La Estaca Port in El Hierro on November 4, 2024.
During the visit, the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife presented the El Hierro plaque to the Captain, symbolizing gratitude and reco…
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Mitsui Ocean Cruises revealed a new and wellness offering onboard the new Mitsui Ocean Fuji, launching December 1, according to a press release.
The spa and wellness Kodama offers a wellness experience inspired by Japan’s ancient forests, combining natur…
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Princess Cruises announced its most extensive voyage yet with a new 131-day Circle Pacific itinerary departing in January 2026, according to a press release.
Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, the voyage will feature 60 port stops across 19 countries around the Paci…
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Port Everglades bested its own cruise passenger record with a preliminary count of 4,010,919 guests embarking and disembarking during Fiscal Year 2024, which ended September 30, 2024. The new record is expected to be short lived, however, as 4.4 million guests…
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PortMiami announced that it has highest-ever cruise passenger total of 8,233,056 travelers in Fiscal Year 2024, which started October 1, 2023 and ended September 30, 2024. The Port experienced a 12.79% increase in cruise passenger totals compared to its previo…
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MSC Cruises is seeing strong demand for cruises in Brazil and Argentina, said Adrian Ursilli, general manager for Brazil.
Speaking at the 5th CLIA Brazil Forum, an industry gathering that took place in Brasília recently, he noted that the company adjusted its …
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The Port of Auckland is gearing up for a busy season with over 100 ships scheduled to visit, bringing an estimated 230,000 passengers between October 1, 2023, and April 2025.
According to a press release, Auckland’s cruise industry generated $604.7 million in …
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise corporations following the third quarter of 2024.
Traditionally, the third quarter has been the key part of the year for cruise operators, as it spans the summer months wi…
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Royal Caribbean International is cancelling a cruise onboard the Spectrum of the Seas due to a technical issue with the ship.
According to a statement sent to guests, the sailing that was scheduled to depart from Shanghai on Nov. 9, 2024, is no longer going ah…
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Royal Caribbean announced two new transpacific voyages scheduled for April 2026, sailing aboard the Anthem of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas.
According to a company statement, the two voyages will offer travelers scenic ocean views and popular destinations a…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is making adjustments to the 2025 schedule of the Norwegian Sun, the company revealed in a statement sent to guests who booked a cruise onboard the vessel.
According to the letter, the vessel is no longer set to offer a 14-night itinerary…
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Princess Cruises’ LNG-powered Sun Princess made its inaugural visit to Nassau, Bahamas on October 13, according to a press release.
The ship was greeted by local dignitaries, including Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
They had the chance to tour the ship …
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Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the itineraries of four of its ships in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Rafael.
After departing from Tampa on Nov. 2, the Radiance of the Seas is one of the ships that saw significant itinerary changes.
According to a …
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A new hurricane in the Western Caribbean is forcing Carnival Cruise Line to adjust the itineraries and operations of several ships.
According to an update shared by the company, at least four ships may be impacted by Rafael as the storm intensified into a Cate…
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Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has introduced HX Explorers, a standalone loyalty program featuring exclusive benefits, according to a company statement.
Launching this month, the program is designed to appeal to seasoned travelers and first-time guests with two …
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