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Silversea's summer sojourn: French Polynesia takes center stage in the 2026 cruise season
The ultra-premium travel brand Silversea is set to anchor its entire 2026 summer season in French Polynesia, attributing this decision to the...
December 6, 2023
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Malta's Valletta Cruise Port achieves historic shore power success with Viking Saturn and Venus
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's leading cruise port operator, proudly announces a noteworthy advancement in environmental sustainability...
December 5, 2023
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Explora Journeys reveals itineraries for ships EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II through April 2026
Explora Journeys, the distinguished luxury lifestyle brand under the MSC Group, has revealed its sailing itineraries for both EXPLORA I and EXPLORA...
December 5, 2023
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CCL-Carnival Cruise Line takes delivery of its newest ship Carnival Jubilee
The German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft officially delivered Carnival Jubilee - the newest vessel (fleet's 26th) of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line...
December 5, 2023
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Margaritaville at Sea ship MAS Islander to be homeported in Florida (Tampa) starting June 2024
Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line introduced a novel maritime experience with the launch of its flagship Margaritaville at Sea...
December 5, 2023
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Spain's Port Bilbao wraps 2023 season with 80 cruise ship calls and plans for Shore Power
The Port of Bilbao, Spain, has brought its 2023 cruise season to a close, marking the culmination of 80 calls and ~150,000 passengers throughout the...
December 4, 2023
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NCL's ship Norwegian Dawn starts inaugural voyages from the UAE
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled plans for the Norwegian Dawn ship to debut in the Red Sea with homeporting in the UAE/United Arab Emirates...
December 4, 2023
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Juneau (Alaska) opens call for cruise ship fee-funded local projects amid record visitation
Between Monday, December 4, and January 3, 2024, submissions for local projects funded through per-passenger cruise ship fees will be accepted, as...
December 4, 2023
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VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson welcomes Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to Australia
Sir Richard Branson introduced Resilient Lady to Australian waters, marking the arrival of the third "lady ship" in the Virgin Voyages fleet. The...
December 4, 2023
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Explora Journeys unveils holiday cruises for EXPLORA I ship
MSC Group's expedition brand Explora Journeys presents the holiday sailings scheduled for EXPLORA I, the fleet's first vessel among potentially 6...
December 3, 2023
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Celebrity Cruises names fleet's newest ship Celebrity Ascent in Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Cruises formally christened its latest vessel, now officially known as Celebrity Ascent. The noteworthy occasion featured co-Godmothers...
December 3, 2023
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The Princess Cruises app replaces outdated MedallionClass app
Carnival Corporation's luxury brand/subsidiary Princess Cruises is poised to overhaul the onboard guest experience through the introduction of its...
December 3, 2023
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TUI's newest cruise ship Mein Schiff 7 launched at Meyer Turku
The construction of Mein Schiff 7, underway at the Meyer Turku shipyard, reached a milestone as the vessel was launched in Finland on Friday...
December 2, 2023
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Norway's Port Trondheim concludes strong cruise season and plans onshore power
The port of Trondheim (Norway) anticipates concluding the year with a total of 108 cruise ship calls and ~177,000 passengers, with the final call...
December 2, 2023
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VIDEO: Construction of the world's largest cruise ship - Icon OTS
Following 7+ years of envisioning and 900 days of intricate design and construction works involving a multitude of experts, Finland's Meyer Turku...
December 2, 2023
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