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First look at Oceania Cruises' Vista Gorgeous views abound inside Vista, making it the perfect name for Oceania Cruises' first new ship in 11 years. Full article

Swan Hellenic’s third and largest ship, SH Diana, named in Amsterdam The naming ceremony for Swan Hellenic’s third expedition ship, SH Diana, took place in a sunny Port of Amsterdam on Thursday. Full article Royal Caribbean sees China restart a year from now and market's return to pre-pandemic level Royal Caribbean International plans its return to cruising from China about a year from now and Michael Bayley sees the market's eventual recovery to pre-pandemic level. Full article Royal Caribbean shares rise on 'significantly' stronger Q1 and guidance Royal Caribbean shares shot up 8% in pre-market-open trading after first quarter loss was lower than expected and full-year earnings are forecast to be 'significantly' higher than in 2019. Full article Cunard appoints marketing professional Katie McAlister as president Katie McAlister, who has a strong background in marketing, is to become Cunard’s new president and will commence the role in August. Full article American Cruise Lines names two riverboats on Snake, Mississippi rivers American Cruise Lines christened American Jazz in a canyon at the Idaho border and American Serenade alongside a Louisiana bayou. Full article Viking doubles capacity for second Great Lakes season Viking began its second season on the Great Lakes, this year with two ships as Viking Polaris has just joined sister Viking Octantis there. Full article