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Ponant pioneers winter cruises in Canada A long-held dream of Cruise the Saint Lawrence is coming true in early 2025 when Ponant pioneers the region's first international winter cruises. Full article

Cruise Saudi launches its own cruise line, Aroya Cruise Saudi is gearing up to launch a new cruise line: Aroya Cruises. Full article Fincantieri signs order with Four Seasons for a second ultra-luxury cruise ship  Fincantieri signed a contract for the construction of a second ultra-luxury cruise ship with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, co-owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts. Full article Québec provides $900,000 funding for Cruise the Saint Lawrence Québec's Tourism Ministry is providing $900,000 for Cruise the Saint Lawrence to continue its mission of supporting sustainability and year-round tourism development. Full article Resorts World adding China's Sanya to Hong Kong cruises Resorts World Cruises will sail from Hong Kong to Sanya this winter as the first international cruise line back to Hainan Island since the pandemic. Full article

CLIA UK and Fred. Olsen host Scottish politicians on Balmoral Cruise Lines International Association and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines hosted a delegation of Scottish politicians on board Balmoral last week to highlight the benefits of cruising to Scotland. Full article   NCL cancels more Norwegian Spirit itineraries for Asia charters Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled further Norwegian Spirit sailings in Alaska, Hawaii, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, now stretching from from May 2024 to November 2025, ‘due to increased demand for charter business in Asia.’ Full article

Costa Serena deploying to India for the winter season Costa Serena will operate 23 new sailings in India from November 4 to January 1, with its gastronomy and entertainment customized to suit the tastes of Indian passengers. Full article Zhao Shang Yi Dun starts regular cruises from Shanghai to Japan Zhao Shang Yi Dun, also known as China Merchants Yi Dun, set sail from Shanghai International Cruise Port on Sunday to Japan. Full article Carnival orders up new main dining room options Carnival Cruise Line will be enhancing its main dining room offerings over the next several months to bring more variety, with nearly 60 new entrees on rotation. Full article Crystal becomes a preferred supplier for Travel Leaders Network Crystal became a preferred supplier for Travel Leaders Network, the largest North American consortium specializing in luxury and experiential travel. Full article