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P&O Cruises’ Arvia named in Barbados beachside ceremony P&O Cruises’ Arvia was named yesterday in a beachside ceremony in Barbados which saw entertainment from celebrities against a backdrop of clear blue skies and tranquil Caribbean waters. Full article

Carnival hoopla for 100m cruisers carried since 1972 Carnival became the first cruise line to embark 100m passengers since its maiden voyage in 1972. Full article Seabourn Odyssey is sold to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (updated) Seabourn's oldest ship, the 2009-built Seabourn Odyssey, has been sold to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for delivery in late August 2024. Full article Tony Kaufman to advise as Mitsui O.S.K. strengthens cruise business Among plans to strengthen its cruise business, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines appointed high-level cruise veteran Tony Kaufman as senior executive advisor. Full article Big name cruise lines to feature in F&B@Sea keynote panel Representing the four major cruise groups, executives from the food and beverage sector will headline the State of the Cruise F&B Industry Keynote at F&B@Sea in Fort Lauderdale later this month. Full article Celebrity Ascent will debut a little sooner than planned Celebrity Ascent will operate two preview cruises prior to its official maiden voyage in November. Full article Explora appoints Norbert Stiekema CCO and Vanessa Vollmann head of people Explora Journeys appointed Norbert Stiekema CCO and Vanessa Vollmann head of people, with both based at the line’s Geneva headquarters and reporting to Explora CEO Michael Ungerer. Full article

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Tuesday 28 March   1:00 – 1:45 PM | Show floor Seminar Sustainable Voyages: Decarbonization and the Future of Alternative Fuels Theater sponsored by Lloyd's Register 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Show Floor Meet with exhibitors across Entertainment, IT, Safety and Sustainability, and more View the exhibitor list here >> 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception Seatrade Cruise Global Welcome Reception at the Hilton Marina Hosted by Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

Wednesday 29 March   8:00 – 9:30 AM | Wellness Wellness Waves Swim at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center [Learn more here] In partnership with Faststream Recruitment Group 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Show floor Seminar Waves of Excitement: Reimagining Entertainment Through Staffing and Guest Experiences 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Show Floor Seminar It’s Not Just For Theme Parks Anymore: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Onboard Experiences 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Show floor Seminar Eco-Conscious Cruising: How Industry-Wide Innovations in Waste Management are Safeguarding the Environment Theater sponsored by Lloyd’s Register 4:00 – 4:45 PM | Reception Tech & IT Networking Reception Sponsored by Espace Networks 4:30 – 5:15 PM | Reception Safety, Security, Environmental & Health Networking Reception Theater sponsored by Lloyd’s Register

Thursday 30 March   10:00 – 11:45 AM | Show Floor Seminar Innovations Forum Session 1 & 2: Technical Advances in Safe and Sustainable Cruising Theater sponsored by Lloyd’s Register 12:00 – 3:00 PM | Show Floor Meet with exhibitors across Entertainment, IT, Safety and Sustainability, and more

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Steel is cut for fifth Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel Chantiers de l'Atlantique cut steel for the fifth Celebrity Cruises Edge-class ship, newly named Celebrity Xcel. Full article

Conway Scenic Railroad poised to become iconic New England cruise excursion Conway Scenic Railroad is rolling out a dedicated cruise train in a bid to become an iconic shore excursion from Portland, Maine into New Hampshire's scenic and historic White Mountains. Full article Josh Weinstein to keynote FCCA conference, kicking off in Mazatlán Carnival Corp. President/CEO Josh Weinstein is set to deliver the keynote address at this week's Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Conference and Trade Show in Mazatlán. Full article Atlas Ocean Voyages taps Bernie Carter for international sales consulting Atlas Ocean Voyages brought in cruise industry veteran Bernard Carter as sales team consultant for the UK and European markets. Full article Great Lakes Cruise Association mounts 'galley supply' initiative A new Great Lakes program invites cruise line purchasing teams to source a broad variety of local products, from wines and artisanal cheeses to fresh game and honey. Full article Mark Robinson appointed BC Group's GM Scenic's former SVP cruise operations, Mark Robinson, was appointed GM at BC Tours, part of the Alsa Group. Full article