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Celestyal has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar ahead of its first season sailing to the Arabian Gulf.
The MOU, signed at World Travel Market in London, signifies a three-year commitment to the region, promoting Qatar as a key dest…
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Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department announced that it has concluded the necessary requirements by local, state and federal agencies to move the SS United States (SSUS) from her current docking area at Pier 82 in south Philadelphia to a docking are…
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Holland America Line is teaming up with Sur La Table to offer cooking classes across the U.S., inspired by the cruise line’s global culinary experiences, according to a press release.
The classes will feature hands-on instruction from professional chefs, focus…
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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Ascent has recently completed its first-ever seasonal deployment in the Mediterranean.
After spending its inaugural season in the Caribbean, the 2023-built vessel debuted in Europe in early May 2024.
During the past five months, th…
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The Port of Galveston will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025 with public events, publication of a history book and more, according to a press release.
The event will highlight the port’s history, the contributions of the port and its partners, and celebr…
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Holland America Line’s Volendam just completed its 25th year of service after being delivered to the company on October 25, 1999.
Built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 1,440-guest ship debuted and first welcomed its guests on November 12, 1999.
Saili…
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November will be a busy month for drydocks as Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key drydock jobs taking place during the month, which not only include routine maintenance but also major modernization and refurbishment projects, as well as emergency rep…
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The Port of Santos, in Brazil, is expecting 152 calls from 14 ships during the 2024-25 season, which is scheduled to start on Nov. 8, 2024.
According to a press release from the Santos Port Authority (SPA), the vessels are projected to bring over one million p…
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Norwegian Cruise Line is adjusting the itinerary of a trans-Atlantic crossing scheduled to sail onboard the Norwegian Star on Dec. 5, 2024.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the cruise is dropping two ports of call while adding a new destination.…
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Cagliari Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, celebrated the arrival of its 500,000th cruise passenger of the year, according to a press release.
To mark the milestone, Cagliari Cruise Port’s General Manager Raffaella Del Prete, Sardinian Sea P…
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AbInbev made a powerful impact at the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) event in Cannes recently, which is an important platform for the travel retail industry.
For the first time, the company hosted a Corona Sunset Happy Hour, a special event that highlighted…
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The new Mein Schiff 7 recently arrived in Las Palmas for its maiden season in the Canaries and the Atlantic.
Set to spend the 2024-25 winter season in the region, the ship docked at its new homeport on Oct. 27, 2024.
The Mein Schiff 7 is now offering a series …
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Oceania Cruises’ Sirena has marked 25 years in operations.
Originally built for Renaissance Cruises, the vessel was delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on Oct. 22, 1999.
After a christening ceremony in Fort Lauderdale a few weeks later, the shi…
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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Sven Lindblad, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Lindblad delivered a record third quarter as we continue to generate strong operating results ac…
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The Bonn-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen and the ship management company BSM have announced that the Artania will be drydocked starting November 6 at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven.
The 20-million-euro project will include routine technical maintenance and upgra…
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The Port of Tokyo welcomed Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess for the first time on Friday, November 1.
The ship arrived early in the morning while sailing its 32-night Southeast Asia, Hawaii & Pacific Crossing Voyage, which departed from Singapore on Octobe…
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Carnival Cruise Line announced changes to its Australian sales team to enhance support for travel agents, according to a press release.
Sarah Miller, a six-year Carnival team member, has been promoted to key account manager. In her new role, Miller will focus …
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Virsec announced that its Online Maritime English Test for Cruise Ship Staff has been approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), according to a press release.
The online assessment is designed to certify seafarers’ English language proficiency. I…
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Port of Tenerife welcomed the inaugural call of the Mein Schiff 7 on Friday, November 1, according to a press release.
The Port Authority, represented by Luz Marina Espiau, commercial and business development manager, held a plaque exchange ceremony to commemo…
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Out of service to undergo unforeseen technical work since late October, the Regal Princess is expected to welcome guests back on Nov. 10, 2024.
According to an update shared by Princess Cruises, the repairs onboard will be completed before the ship’s next crui…
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