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Royal Caribbean Group pledges $1m-plus to hurricane relief The company's ships are also transporting supplies directly to Jamaica. Read full story

Santorini beach club stars in Royal's 2027 Europe plans The season also features Legend of the Seas' return in a five-ship lineup. Read full story AmaWaterways launches second river cruise ship in Colombia AmaWaterways adds a second ship, AmaMelodia, on Colombia’s Magdelena river. Read full story Kasper Diaz Sommer joins Horizon Group in SVP role He will lead the group's global cruise logistics strategy, driving growth across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Read full story

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Anthem of the Seas arrives for Sydney inaugural season And Voyager of the Seas is soon returning to Australia to homeport in Brisbane for the first time. Read full story Madeira Ports set to launch cruise berth reservation management tool The Administration of the Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM) is in the final stages of launching a new digitalized platform for cruise ship calls. Read full story Century Cruises promotes David Fredericks to president, Americas His 'leadership, deep market understanding and passion for creating extraordinary guest experiences' were cited. Read full story Affirmations for Ponant in the Americas Sam Chamberlain sees progress in building travel advisor partnerships and honing itineraries to better suit the North American market as the company scores validating awards. 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 ›

India Maritime Week forum sheds light on country’s cruise potential India’s growing prominence in global cruise tourism was highlighted at India Maritime Week 2025 held in Mumbai. Read full story Marina Bay Cruise Centre completes major upgrades Upgraded terminal introduces a new check-in facility, improved ground transport area and enhanced passenger services. Read full story Uniworld introducing new river cruise ships, new itineraries in 2027 Three new ships will debut in Europe while Aqua Blu, operated in partnership with Aqua Expeditions, will see Uniworld debut in Singapore and Indonesia. Read full story Carnival’s first Adelaide and Auckland season in 2027-28 The line will cruise from five homeports in Australia and New Zealand. Read full story

Carnival, Arisons, Miami Heat donate $1m to Jamaica hurricane relief 'Our connection to Jamaica runs deep, and we need to support its communities now more than ever,' Josh Weinstein said. Read full story Luxury luminary Bill Smith is Sea Cloud brand ambassador The veteran senior cruise executive is also a yachtsman who relishes engaging with guests and travel partners. Read full story SH Diana marks Kenya cruise milestone with Shimoni debut Local officials expressed optimism about increased future visits and economic benefits for the region. Read full story

'Points Choice' coming to Royal, Celebrity, Silversea loyalty clubs Members will get to apply points to the brand they prefer, regardless of which brand they're sailing. Read full story Mitsui Ocean Cruises' 2026 sales open in North America The program offers seasonal variety, from cherry blossoms and Golden Week to summer festivals, fireworks and holiday voyages. Read full story Goltens Dubai completes hull fabrication for Captain Arctic The near-zero-emission Captain Arctic – scheduled for delivery in summer 2026 – is hull ready after months of international collaboration. Read full story

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