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RCG-Royal Caribbean Group launches RCGU to enhance workforce development
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group has introduced Royal Caribbean Group University (RCGU), a new internal learning platform aimed at supporting the...
May 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Coral Adventurer ship's 60-night Australia Circumnavigation Cruise (Oct-Nov 2025)
Coral Expeditions/fleet is preparing for its second full circumnavigation of Australia aboard the Coral Adventurer, set to depart from Cairns on...
May 20, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus illness outbreak on Regent's ship Seven Seas Explorer during Transpacific cruise
In May 2025, the CDC/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a GI/gastrointestinal illness outbreak on RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises...
May 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises introduces VIVA Boutique: a new standard in Seine River luxury cruising
VIVA Cruises (fleet) is set to launch its premium sub-brand, VIVA Boutique, in May 2026, marking a significant expansion into the luxury river cruise...
May 19, 2025 - Accidents
Fatal pediatric medical incident on Costa Toscana ship during Mediterranean cruise
On Monday, May 19th, a two-year-old kid died on the Costa Toscana ship while en route between Civitavecchia/Rome and Savona. The incident occurred...
May 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands World Class fleet with two LNG-powered ships
On Monday, May 19, 2025, MSC Cruises formalized contracts with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique (STX France in St Nazaire) for the...
May 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
StarCruises introduces Vietnam-Singapore voyages with Star Voyager ship
In a strategic move to enhance regional cruise offerings, StarCruises has announced the deployment of the Star Voyager for a series of voyages...
May 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's new resorts Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Bahamas)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to enhance its portfolio of exclusive cruise destinations with Perfect Day Mexico (Mahahual), scheduled to...
May 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd's ms EUROPA charts Southern Africa and Indian Ocean voyages for Winter 2025–2026
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury vessel EUROPA is set to return to southern Africa and the Indian Ocean from autumn 2025, offering a series of...
May 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Le Havre (France) advances cruise infrastructure and shore power initiatives
The Port of Le Havre (France) is progressing with its cruise terminal expansion and shore power implementation. Terminals 2 and 3 are scheduled to...
May 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys adds maiden cruise ports to 2027 Summer schedule
In the summer season of 2027, Explora Journeys is set to expand its horizons with a series of notable developments. Under the initiative titled "An...
May 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd's ship HANSEATIC inspiration starts South American cruises in 2025
In November and December 2025, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will offer 3 meticulously planned expeditions aboard the HANSEATIC inspiration, traversing the...
May 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS homeported in Singapore (2026-2027 Asia season)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced that Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore for the first time, introducing an extensive...
May 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara charts new course with Summer 2027 itineraries
Azamara Cruises has unveiled its Summer 2027 program, featuring 68 voyages and 6 Grand Voyages fleetwide. These itineraries emphasize extended port...
May 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory II christened at Navy Pier, marking Chicago's entry into Great Lakes cruising
On May 12, 2025, Victory Cruise Lines (now part of AQV-American Queen Voyages) christened its vessel, Victory II, at Chicago's Navy Pier, marking the...
May 14, 2025