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Carnival will be on the China sidelines for a few years: CEO Weinstein Carnival Corp. & plc's new SEA Change Program targets for 2026 don't assume a return to China, President/CEO Josh Weinstein told financial analysts. Full article

Celebrity ups year-round Caribbean cruises, charts Perfect Day at CocoCay Celebrity Cruises revamped its summer 2024 Caribbean season, doubling year-round sailings in the region and charting Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time. Full article Four Seasons Yachts bolsters shoreside talent with seven new hires Four Seasons Yachts, which recently firmed the option for a second newbuild, continues to grow its team with seven more professionals signing on. Full article CEO Weinstein sees Carnival as cushioned against recession Though some economists predict a mild recession in second half 2023, Carnival Corp. & plc is cushioned against that in several ways, President/CEO Josh Weinstein said Monday. Full article New Grand Bahama Port to push up Carnival's owned port numbers by 2m Carnival Corp. & plc expects to handle 7.5m passengers a year at its owned and operated ports in the Caribbean/Latin America once Grand Bahama Port is completed. Full article Carnival's Q2 loss lower than forecast as revenues, bookings hit records Carnival Corp. & plc narrowed its second quarter loss with net yields passing 2019's and record revenue, and said wave season is continuing into Q3. Full article Canada makes cruise ship wastewater discharge rules mandatory Transport Canada mandated formerly voluntary wastewater discharge regultations for cruise ships, effective immediately. Full article Inside an Atlas Ocean Voyages 'Epicurean Expedition' For a new twist on expedition cruising in the non-polar regions, Atlas Ocean Voyages' 'Epicurean Expeditions' highlight the culinary culture of European ports. Full article AMA Capital Partners advising on Calypso Cove cruise port financing Azul Destinations engaged AMA Capital Partners as its exclusive financial advisor for the $250m Calypso Cove cruise port in Long Island, Bahamas. Full article From a supper club to Royal Caribbean's first food hall, Icon has the eats Icon of the Seas' dining lineup includes more than 20 new and signature spots, from fancy restaurants to Royal Caribbean International's first food hall. Full article MSC Euribia to operate world's first net zero GHG emissions cruise next week MSC Euribia is planned to sail the world’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise next week, from Saint-Nazaire where it is being built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, to Denmark for its naming ceremony. Full article Challenges of island cruising and fighting misinformation discussed in Corfu The second day of the 62nd MedCruise General Assembly (May 23-26) kicked off yesterday with a session outlining the challenges of cruise activity on islands. Full article Crew in focus at MedCruise General Assembly Crew came under the spotlight on Day 2 of the MedCruise General Assembly in Corfu in a panel discussion led by Lorenzo Vera Franco, port and destination promotion at the MotrilPort Grenada. Full article NCL cancels Norwegian Epic's winter Europe program Citing a fleet redeployment, Norwegian Cruise Line canceled Norwegian Epic's winter Europe program. Full article Port Canaveral pinpoints location for new multi-user cruise terminal Port Canaveral is eyeing the current site of Bluepoints Marina for its new cruise terminal, which likely would serve multiple lines. Full article