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Another new cruise ship is heading to Port Canaveral as it was announced that the port will be the new homeport to Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class ship, the LNG-powered Carnivale Festivale, which will launch week-long cruises starting in spring 2027.…
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The Carnival Festivale will debut in 2027 sailing from Port Canaveral and will feature a new outdoor zone on the top three decks, named Sunsation Point, that is a vibrant and exhilarating family fun zone that promises endless entertainment, the company said. T…
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Carnival Cruise Line revealed the first details of its upcoming Excel-class ships during an event onboard the Carnival Celebration on Sunday.
The newbuilds, which are set to enter service in 2027 and 2028, will carry the names Carnival Festivale and Carnival T…
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Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key ship transactions and moves that took place recently, which include ship sales, charters and inter-company transfers.
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Company: Oceania Cruises
Capacity: 684 guests
Tonnage: 30,200…
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The Asuka II embarked on its final world cruise in late March, according to an update shared by Asuka Cruise.
The Japan-flagged ship kicked off a 103-night itinerary, which will feature visits to 18 destinations in 12 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Nor…
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The Resorts World One was officially renamed in late March during a visit to Taiwan, becoming the Star Navigator.
Formerly operated by Resorts World Cruises, the 1999-built vessel was recently transferred to the fleet of the new StarCruises brand.
Recently rel…
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The Majestic Princess recently kicked off Princess Cruises’ 2025 summer season in Europe, which will include six ships offering 185 departures in the region.
Sailing from six different homeports, the vessels are set to operate 96 unique itineraries that visit …
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The Azura has marked 15 years of service for P&O Cruises after being delivered on March 26, 2010.
As a sister to the 2008-built Ventura, the 3,076-guest ship was built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
According to the shipbuilder at the ti…
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Ambassador Cruise Line has introduced the Easter Egg-Stras Sales Campaign, offering exclusive onboard deals for select sailings during the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons.
Guests booking between April 3 and May 14, 2025, can enjoy free transport, including free p…
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Holland America Line is celebrating its 152nd anniversary with an “Anniversary Sale” running from April 3–30, 2025.
The promotion offers up to 30 percent off cruise fares, onboard credits up to $300 per stateroom, 50 percent reduced deposits and fr…
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MSC Cruises has officially opened its new massive cruise terminal in PortMiami during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
The event was attended by key executives of the company and partners, in addition to local and national authorities from the United Sta…
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The MSC Divina recently wrapped up its 2024-25 winter season in the United States after completing a short cruise to the Bahamas.
After departing in late March, the four-night voyage included visits to Ocean Cay and Nassau before returning to PortMiami on Apri…
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HX Expeditions has announced the upcoming celebration of its 130th anniversary in 2026.
To commemorate this monumental milestone, HX said in a press release that it is rolling out a range of offers, exclusive activities and memorable moments throughout the yea…
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is said to be lacking the resources to continue any cruise ship health inspections under its Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP).
Multiple sources told Cruise Industry News the U.S. agency saw significant l…
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The 2025 cruise season for the Port of Aberdeen and the wider region officially began on April 3, 2025, with the inaugural visit of the Viking Vela to South Harbour.
Passengers disembarking the Viking Vela were welcomed with traditional Scottish music from Alb…
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The Royal Caribbean Group is set to welcome eight new ships over the next five years.
According to the latest edition of the cruise ship orderbook, the new vessels will enter service for three of the company’s brands.
To be built at a cost of more than $10 bil…
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The Crown Princess kicked off Princess Cruises’ month-long Round Australia voyage in mid-March.
Set to visit 13 destinations in all six states of Australia, the 28-night itinerary sailed from Sydney on March 19, 2025.
The cruise started with calls to Hobart, M…
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Poseidon Expeditions has wrapped up its 2024-2025 Antarctic season, sharing its top highlights for the year.
Spanning four months, the season included over 1,000 travelers, 11 cruises and numerous memorable moments.
The Antarctic Circle cruise ventured further…
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Paul Gauguin Cruises announced the completion of an extensive refurbishment of the Paul Gauguin.
According to the company, the 330-guest vessel emerged from its seven-week drydock in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
The project included enhancements to guest amenit…
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Telenor Maritime announced that it is collaborating with Quvia to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize Telenor’s backhaul performance and enhance digital experiences for passengers and crew across the maritime industry.
The two companies…
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