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NCLH narrows Q4 loss, returns to annual profit Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reduced its fourth quarter loss and returned to a full-year profit for the first time since the pandemic. Shares rose 9% pre-market open. Full article

Virgin Voyages cancels Resilient Lady's 2024/25 Australia season Virgin Voyages is dropping its late 2024 to early 2025 Australia season on Resiient Lady and instead sending the ship to the Caribbean. Full article

Mauritius clears NCL ship after no trace of cholera found Norwegian Dawn was cleared to turn around at Port Louis, Mauritius, on Tuesday after government tests found no trace of cholera, squelching widely reported rumors. Full article

Western Australia's Broome targeted for First Port of Entry status The Australian government gave the green light for border agencies to work on securing First Point of Entry (FPOE) status for the Port of Broome in Western Australia. Full article

Isis Ruiz joins Disney Experiences in VP role Veteran cruise line executive Isis Ruiz has a new position as VP customer engagement, media strategy & activation at Disney Experiences. Full article

Sun Princess culinary treats, from Mokoto Okuwa sushi to Spellbound dinner, royal tea and more Princess Cruises unveiled an array of culinary experiences — from a Spellbound by Magic Castle dinner to Kai Sushi with master chef Mokoto Okuwa and more — for Sun Princess. Full article

FCCA brings back its marquee charity benefit dinner at Seatrade The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association is relaunching a reimagined version of its marquee dinner event during Seatrade Cruise Global. Full article

Sentencing begins in New Zealand’s White Island volcano tragedy Sentencing commenced in the Environment Court of New Zealand on Monday of tour operators and the owners of White Island where a volcanic eruption in December 2019 killed 22 people and left many with horrific burns. Full article

Celestyal serving a new menu of artisan cocktails and mocktails Celestyal has introduced a new drinks programme on both of its ships. Full article

Swan Hellenic set to explore deep into the Mediterranean Swan Hellenic has announced full details of SH Diana’s four summer 2024 cultural expedition cruises in the Mediterranean. Full article

MSC Opera switches from Red Sea to Canary Islands base for winter 2024/25 MSC Cruises will base a ship in the Canary Islands for the 2024-25 winter season. Full article

Gwen Stefani names Carnival Jubilee in Galveston festivities Carnival Jubilee became the first cruise ship ever named in Galveston when pop superstar Gwen Stefani did the honors Saturday. Full article

Exclusive collaboration will bring Beefbar to cruising on Crystal An exclusive collaboration sees Crystal as the first cruise line to offer a Beefbar concept at sea starting this summer. Full article

Ambassador Cruise Line showcases Ambience in Australasia Ambassador Cruise Line hosted travel partners when the British company’s 1,400-passenger flagship Ambience arrived in Sydney Saturday during her inaugural 120-night world cruise. Full article

Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein's compensation near $14m Carnival Corp. & plc CEO Josh Weinstein received compensation valued at $13.8m in 2023. Full article

Carnival nominates a 12th director, Nelda Connors Carnival Corp. & plc shareholders will consider the election of a 12th director, Nelda Connors, chair and CEO, Pine Grove Holdings, at their annual meeting on April 5. Full article