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Theatrical legend Bob Fosse and muse Gwen Verdon to transform HAL entertainment RWS Global and Holland America Line form a groundbreaking partnership that will continue the legacies of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, informing audiences around the world about the love story that fueled their work. Read full story

Carnival's 4-ship Galveston fleet has two new vessels Highlights include an expanded range of itineraries and the opportunity to experience four different classes of ships. Read full story NCLH prices equity offering, upsized exchangeable notes The company also priced $2.05b of senior notes. This series of moves continues its refinancing strategy. Read full story China Merchants HI delivers SunStone's Douglas Mawson Capping the Infinity newbuild series, the vessel is scheduled to debut for Aurora Expeditions in December. Read full story

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Meyer Turku lays the keel for Royal Caribbean's Icon 4 The ship is due for delivery in 2027, and there are options for Icon 5 and Icon 6. Read full story Le Havre invests €120m in sustainable cruise hub development The historic Normandy port is rapidly advancing its ambitious modernisation plan with two new cruise terminals scheduled to open by year-end and cutting-edge technical equipment already in place. Read full story Cunard to debut Tony Award-winning 'Come from Away' at sea The tale of enduring friendship will mark its 10th anniversary at sea, depicting the remarkable true story of air passengers grounded in a small Canadian town in the wake of 9/11. Read full story Lindblad promotes Kathi Riddle, Noah Brodsky exits The changes result from 'efforts to adopt an organizational structure better aligned with [the company's] long-term strategic goals.' Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Europe 10 - 12 September 2025. Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Hamburg. Germany. Seatrade Europe 2025 opens its doors tomorrow at Hamburg Messe & Congress. Hamburg. Germany. Be sure to join the cruise community as all things cruise and river cruise are discussed. Don't be left behind, there is still time to secure your boarding pass! Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Awards 10 September 2025. Hamburg, Germany alongside Seatrade Europe Established in 2006, the awards are globally recognised as a mark of true success in cruise. Witness industry stars receive their well-deserved recognition and network with visionaries shaping tomorrow's landscape. Winners will be announced tomorrow night! Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Global 13 - 16 April 2026. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 was a success! The industry gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global, check it out! Find out more › F&B@Sea 15 - 16 April 2026. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The industry met from 09-10 April at F&B@Sea for an unparalleled celebration of cruise drinking and dining innovation and excellence. Check out the show! Find out more ›

Quark launches specialised training for polar group bookings The new option aims to boost revenue opportunities, highlighting some of the advantages of group bookings. Read full story Port of Kiel completes €50m shore power expansion Kiel port now powers seven vessels simultaneously with renewable shore power, including triple cruise ship capacity. Read full story Fremantle Harbour to become dedicated cruise hub Western Australia is investing A$35.5m in wharf strengthening and fender upgrades at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Charles Carvalho Sr, CEO, Trinidad & Tobago Sightseeing Tours Charles Flavius Carvalho Sr, CEO of Trinidad & Tobago Sightseeing Tours, Carvalho's Group of Companies, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story

Nat Geo-Lindblad launches UK-exclusive Galápagos fly/cruise brochure The legendary Galápagos Islands become more accessible to British travelers as National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions launches UK-exclusive packages featuring flights from London and expert-led expedition cruises. Read full story Tourism Australia renews ACA and CLIA Australasia partnership The associations will continue to work with Tourism Australia to collectively grow inbound demand for Australia. Read full story Sapphire Princess to homeport in Fremantle in 2027-28 season 'We love Western Australia love to cruise in Western Australia,’ Princess Cruises' Matthew Rutherford said. Read full story Lindblad promotes Kathi Riddle, Noah Brodsky exits The changes result from 'efforts to adopt an organizational structure better aligned with [the company's] long-term strategic goals.' Read full story

NCLH’s Christine Manjencic: ‘Let’s Take a Selfie’ took off ‘Generations today live on social media and telling the world they are travelling or doing something cool,’ she said. Read full story Aurora continues expansion with 'Small Ship Cruises 2027' The line's three small ships will roam widely, and each voyage will carry a master storyteller to enhance understanding of the destinations. Read full story MSC Cruises enables sports betting with Playtech The gambling software company is entering the cruise sector for the first time. Read full story DOBEL products now available with 100 % recycled steel Dobel and Metalcolour are highly trusted brands in the marine industry worldwide: In 2023, Metalcolour celebrated its 50th anniversary, and closely monitoring changes in market demands has been crucial from the very beginning. Read full story