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The Explora II, the second ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, was officially named in a ceremony at the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome. The event celebrated the brand’s vision of redefining luxury ocean travel with European hospitality and maritime…
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Princess Cruises’ Island Princess is undergoing a routine drydock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy.
Currently operating in Europe, the 2003-built ship is going through regular maintenance, in addition to class inspections and technical work.…
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Royal Caribbean International is adding visits to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, starting in October 2024.
According to several statements sent to booked guests, different company ships are set to add the new destination to their itineraries in the Caribbean.
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The Port of Seattle has announced its commitment to environmental sustainability by making greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction a key factor in renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.
According to a press release, the order, approved by the Port of Seattle Co…
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The Serenade of the Seas returned to Miami today to wrap up Royal Caribbean International’s Ultimate World Cruise.
As the first-ever world cruise offered by the company, the 274-night journey sailed from the same port on Dec. 10, 2023.
Sailing to the Car…
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MSC Cruises has announced its deployment plans for the Chinese market in 2025.
According to a press release, the MSC Bellissima will return to China for a series of cruises departing from Shanghai.
The ship will initially sail from the port between Jan. 16 and…
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On September 5, 2024, AIDA Cruises refueled the AIDAprima with 100 percent renewable Bio Marine Fuel for the first time in the port of Rotterdam.
According to a press release, this pilot project aims to evaluate the fuel’s performance in regular operatio…
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The Disney Wonder recently completed its 25th year of service. As the company’s second cruise ship, the 1,750-guest vessel entered service for Disney Cruise Line on August 15, 1999.
As a sister to the 1998-built Disney Magic, the Wonder was built at Finc…
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Azamara Cruises has announced its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries.
The Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Onward will cruise across Europe, with extended stays in the Mediterranean, Greece, Northern Europe, Ireland and the British Is…
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Carnival Cruise Line recently announced that it’s deploying the Carnival Miracle and the Carnival Spirit in Alaska in the summer of 2026.
According to a press release, the two Spirit-class vessels will offer different itineraries departing from Seattle.
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Keeping its ecological footprint as low as possible was high on the agenda at TUI Cruises from day one when the brand launched in 2008, according to CEO Wybcke Meier, who was speaking at the SMM event in Germany on Tuesday.
“We were able to build new ships and…
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AIDA Cruises officially opened its upgraded Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg, marking a significant step forward in maritime technology and operations on September 2, according to a press release.
The new high-tech center, located in Hamburg’s HafenCit…
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The global cruise industry will see the addition of over 170,000 new berths across between now and 2036, according to the recently updated cruise ship orderbook published by Cruise Industry News.
The orderbook to open September is valued at $57 billion, with e…
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s recently announced 2026 deployment plans include eight ships spending the summer in Europe.
Cruise Industry News looks at the highlights of the program, which includes three itineraries in Northern Europe and four in the Mediterranean.
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Viking is introducing six new itineraries in Asia, offering exclusive access to Japan and China, including Tibet (Xizang) in 2025, according to a press release.
These voyages, ranging from 15 to 22 days, will visit destinations such as Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an…
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Royal Caribbean Group announced today that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027.
The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth I…
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Princess Cruises announced in a press release its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026.
The Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess will sail from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral.
Bookings are now open, offering guests over 90 voyage…
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Announced earlier this month, Holland America Line’s 2026 summer deployment in Europe includes four ships.
The program is highlighted by two of the company’s newest and largest ships, the Rotterdam and the Nieuw Statendam, which will sail in Northern Europe.
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The Carnival Splendor is resuming service today after undergoing routine maintenance at a shipyard in Singapore.
Sailing from the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is offering a repositioning cruise back to its homeport in Australia, …
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After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England.
Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in C…
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