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Jim Murren succeeds Douglas Prothero as Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Douglas Prothero, CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has decided to step away from his current position and will be succeeded by Executive Chairman Jim Murren. Full article Silversea Cruises' Mark Conroy transitioning to senior advisor Mark Conroy, one of cruising's most respected leaders, will transition from Silversea's managing director, the Americas, into a senior advisor role supporting the sales team. Full article

Celebrations taking place on board Ambition tonight, ahead of maiden voyage A gala evening will be held tonight on board Ambition, hosted by Ambassador Cruise Line's CEO Christian Verhounig and the ship’s godmother – British sailor and double Olympic Gold Medallist Shirley Robertson – ahead of its maiden voyage tomorrow. Full article Sun Princess will stage original Cirque Éloize shows in The Dome Cirque Éloize will create three original shows for the ship-top Dome on the new Sun Princess. Full article Explora launches programme aimed at multigenerational groups Explora Journeys is launching a dedicated programme aboard Explora I and Explora II catering for multigenerational families and offering interconnecting suites, special destination experiences for all ages and a club for youngsters. Full article Ideagen acquires Tritan Software Ideagen acquired Tritan Software - its third acquisition this year. Full article Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady in place for Greece debut Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady arrived at the Port of Piraeus where its maiden voyage will depart May 14. Full article

Abu Dhabi records impressive cruise numbers for 2022/23 season Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal recorded more than 700,000 visitor arrivals and 184 calls in the 2022/23 season, with more than 82,000 passengers starting their journey from the emirate as an embarkation port. Full article

Princess Cruises expanding to a new homeport: Canaveral For the first time ever, Princess Cruises will homeport in Central Florida with Caribbean Princess starting in late 2024. Full article Vista named in tribute to Oceania Cruises founder Frank Del Rio Oceania Cruises' Vista was named in emotional festivities at Valletta, Malta that paid tribute to company founder Frank Del Rio and the many people he credited for helping along the way. Full article

Atlas Ocean Voyages gets a third ship, a year earlier than planned Atlas Ocean Voyages will be adding World Voyager later this year, bringing its fleet to three to meet demand for expedition cruises. Full article Mourning Dominican Republic cruise champion Orfila Salazar Orfila Salazar, who was the smiling face of cruising for the Dominican Republic over decades, died in Santo Domingo after a brief hospitalization. Full article Port of Barcelona sets up a Cruise Sustainability Council The Port of Barcelona set up a Cruise Sustainability Council, a collaborative forum to manage and improve the impact of cruise tourism in the Catalan capital. Full article Seatrade Cruise News