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Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction begins on Celebrity Xcite Celebrity Cruises unveiled the name of its sixth Edge series vessel, Celebrity Xcite, during a steel cutting ceremony at Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Read full story

Chantiers de l'Atlantique cuts steel for Oasis 7 It was a triple-event day for the shipyard and Royal Caribbean Group. Read full story Caribbean recruitment 'a little disappointing': Bayley Litigation has been an issue, according to the Royal Caribbean chief, who advocates for a regional solution to boosting Caribbean crew numbers on cruise ships. Read full story Meyer Werft beefs up its management board Expanding the board is another significant step on the path in the group's restructuring, CEO Bernd Eikens said. Read full story

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Viking names 9 river vessels, including its 100th ship The ceremony took place in Basel aboard Viking Honir and was connected virtually to the eight other new ships, located across five other countries. Read full story Royal Caribbean's 2027 Alaska opens for sale Four ships and new cruise-tours available with Anthem of the Seas are in store. Read full story Carnival returning to year-round Mobile cruising A Conquest-class ship will sail from Alabama for the first time. Plus, Carnival Glory and Conquest continue cruises from Florida. Read full story Ponant takes Australian Maritime College on board The company will offer up to 30 cadet placements every year, exclusively to AMC students. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Global 13 - 16 April 2026. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA The international cruise industry event of the year is back! Hear the latest updates from across the industry and take part in discussions that will shape the future of cruising. Find out more › F&B@Sea 15 - 16 April 2026. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The one-of-a-kind immersive F&B experience for the cruise industry. Meet visionary leaders, renowned chefs, and top mixologists who will unveil the latest trends and sustainable innovations transforming the industry. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Med 23 - 24 September 2026. Las Palmas Cruise Port. Las Palmas. Spain. Seatrade Cruise Med is set to take place at the stunning new location of Las Palmas Cruise Port in Las Palmas, Spain. Join cruise professionals from the Mediterranean and adjoining seas as they come together to share ideas, forge new partnerships, and plan for the future of the cruise industry. Find out more ›

'Tell us what we can do to be a cruise leader': Puerto Rico to FCCA Gov. Jenniffer González Colón delivered a powerful message of commitment at the opening session of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association's conference in San Juan. Read full story Tips from the top Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association member line CEOs and presidents offered guidance to destinations at the FCCA conference in Puerto Rico. Read full story Port of Seattle chalks up record 2025 cruise season 1.9m revenue passengers, shore power at all three terminals and economic impact topping $1.2b. Read full story Industry training scales up to address growing risk of whale strike The maritime industry is actively addressing the challenge through comprehensive crew education programs. Read full story

APT deploys cruisePAL systems across two vessels The implementation represents APT's move toward digital operations management. Read full story Holland America Line serving regional f&b for new Caribbean season New cooking shows, culinary ambassador signature dishes and menu items feature fresh, local ingredients and authentic flavours. Read full story Windstar Cruises chalks 10 year alliance with the James Beard Foundation The cruise line rings in a decade of collaboration by introducing five new James Beard chef-led culinary sailings, plus exclusive GALLO wine voyages in 2026. Read full story AECO adopts underwater noise as new environmental priority Current research projects provide AECO with the necessary groundwork to integrate underwater noise mitigation into its comprehensive environmental strategy. Read full story

Harding+ dedicating 25% of ship space to immersive concepts The decision comes as company research shows more than 90% of passengers intend to shop while cruising, visiting stores up to four times per week. Read full story Atlas Ocean Voyages adds 27 new Arctic ports for 2027 season High Arctic wildlife viewing, cultural encounters with Inuit communities and visits to the world's northernmost settlements feature. Read full story Seabourn touts after-dark experiences as noctourism interest grows With the rise of noctourism – travellers seeking immersive experiences after dark – Seabourn is shining a light on this growing trend on selected 2026 itineraries. Read full story Four Seasons Yachts taps Michelin-starred chefs for 2026 debut The program will bring acclaimed chefs to seven select voyages working alongside the yacht's permanent culinary team. Read full story

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