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According to an update shared by Scenic Cruises, the Scenic Eclipse is currently in drydock in Galveston, Texas, for the installation of a new Azipod.
The new propulsion unit will replace one that is currently inoperable, the company explained in a social medi…
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The inaugural Meeting for the Sustainability of Cruise Activity in Lisbon took place at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal on October 29, 2024.
The initiative brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Port of Lisbon, Lisbon Municipality, Cr…
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Carnival Corporation is breeding innovation through connectivity, according to Javonte Anyabwele, vice president of global strategic sourcing.
Speaking at an industry event in St. Kitts, he said that the investment in this area is a reflection of changes in gu…
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American Cruise Lines has signed contracts with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for four additional new ships, increasing its total orderbook to ten vessels over the next three years, according to a press release.
The newly announced ships, tailored for the U.S. marke…
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This fall marks 10 years since the Meyer family took over what is now Meyer Turku.
In a statement, the yard said that it remains dedicated to building the world’s most advanced cruise ships and is aiming to turn its own operation fully carbon neutral.
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Selar is currently building its next-level expedition ship at the Chantier Naval de l’Ocean Indien (CNOI) in Port Louis, Mauritius.
According to the company’s CEO and Founder, Sophie Galvagnon, the shipyard was deemed ideal because of two main factors.
“They a…
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Cruisen is a new cruise booking tool that aims to empower travel advisors with cutting-edge technology.
The app allows guests to book their cruises through an application while still benefiting from the services of travel advisors, he told Cruise Industry News…
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Five ships from Royal Caribbean International will offer itineraries across Europe during the summer of 2026, the company announced in a press release.
The Harmony of the Seas, the Odyssey of the Seas, the Liberty of the Seas, the Explorer of the Seas and the …
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The upcoming United States presidential election is not having a material impact on cruise bookings, according to Michael Bayley, president and CEO of the Royal Caribbean International brand.
Bayley, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call, downp…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas is completing its 15th year of service after being delivered on October 28, 2009.
Then the largest cruise ship ever built, the 225,000-ton vessel was constructed at the STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland.
Ac…
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Virgin Voyages is cancelling four cruises scheduled for the Valiant Lady in 2025 due to a series of private ship charters.
Affected voyages include short sailings to the Caribbean and the Bahamas that were scheduled to depart on May 23, May 28, Oct. 10 and Oct…
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Resorts World Cruises celebrated the inaugural Gulf sailing of the Resorts World One, departing from Port Rashid Cruise Terminal 2 in Dubai on November 1, 2024.
The ship will operate three weekly cruises across Gulf destinations.
Nearly 600 guests, including …
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The severe storm that hit Valencia on Oct. 30 is affecting cruise operations in the port of the Spanish town.
Offering a cruise in the Western Mediterranean, the MSC Seaside was the first ship to visit Valencia after the natural disaster, which caused unpreced…
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Carnival Cruise Line has transformed Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal into a haunted mansion, launching their Halloween celebrations with a unique “Trick or Treat” event.
According to a press release, over 3,000 guests, dressed in costume…
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Swan Hellenic announced its final 2025-26 itineraries, featuring cruises to 34 unique destinations, according to a press release.
Among these is Hermanus, South Africa, a town southeast of Cape Town that no cruise company has previously visited.
The SH Diana w…
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Rio de Janeiro’s cruise terminal, Pier Mauá, is expecting 41 cruise ships for the 2024-25 season, the facility announced in a press release.
According to a statement, the vessels will make 112 visits to the Brazilian port and are projected to bring over 320,00…
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Royal Caribbean Group has high hopes for the Texas market, according to Jason Liberty, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call.
Liberty said the Texas market was larger than Florida, “and has a similar cruise consideration, but…
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The Celebrity Millennium recently kicked off its winter deployment in Southeast Asia after arriving in Singapore on Oct. 29, 2024.
Repositioning from Japan, the Celebrity Cruises ship offered an 11-night repositioning cruise that sailed from Yokohama.
The itin…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights
Generated record third quarter total revenue of $2.8 …
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Princess Cruises is cancelling a second cruise onboard the Regal Princess due to technical repairs onboard the 2014-built vessel.
After recently cancelling the ship’s Oct. 27, 2024, sailing, the company announced today that the Nov. 3, 2024, departure is not g…
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