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With new order Carnival Cruise Line gets another Excel-class ship, in 2028 Carnival Corp. & plc ordered a fifth Excel-class ship for Carnival Cruise Line with delivery from Meyer Werft set for 2028. Full article

MSC Cruises' Galveston deal may be getting sweeter Today's Galveston Wharves Board meeting will consider a proposal to pay MSC Cruises $2 per day for each vehicle parked by an MSC customer. Full article

Expedition cruising trifecta for Seatrade Cruise Global Three Seatrade Cruise Global panels will delve into expedition cruising — 'Expedition CEO Panel,' 'The Polar Watch' and 'Warm Water Expeditions and Uncharted Destinations.' Full article

Resorts World charts summer cruises to Japan from two Taiwan ports Having first sailed from Kaohsiung in April 2023, Resorts World Cruises will return to Taiwan homeporting at both Keelung and Kaohsiung for a summer stint. Full article

Riviera CEO Phil Hullah outlines early US expansion plans Riviera Travel plans to expand in the US and is deliberating whether to opt for a ‘rapid acceleration’ approach. Full article

Celestyal Discovery showcases new livery on maiden voyage Celestyal Discovery, which sailed on her maiden voyage around the Aegean last weekend is showcasing the cruise line’s new livery. Full article

Eni, RINA, Fincantieri team on joint decarbonization initiatives Global energy company Eni, Fincantieri and RINA are partnering to develop joint projects to decarbonize the maritime sector in the medium- to long-term with the goal of net zero by 2050. Full article

Antigua Cruise Port chalks up 15,000 passengers in a day Antigua Cruise Port handled 15,808 passengers in one day, a record. Full article

Marking 25 years as a cruise port, Skagen expects 164,000 passengers 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Denmark's Skagen as a cruise port. Full article

Swan Hellenic pleased with Antarctica season, previews 2025/26 plans Swan Hellenic's SH Vega arrived Monday at Cape Town from Ushuaia, capping what the line called a 'very successful' Antarctica season, and Swan teased its 2025/26 Antarctica plans. Full article

Programme announced for The Retail Day at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest annual global B2B event for the cruise industry partners with leading travel retail business intelligence provider The Moodie Davitt Report to launch its newest initiative, The Retail Day – a one-day programme dedicated solely to onboard retail. Full article

Ensure safety by specifying Roxtec cable and pipe seals, inspection services and software Make sure your shipping company is in the lead by selecting Roxtec sealing solutions, inspection services and transit management software. Full article

Stage show 'Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)' coming to Queen Anne Stage show Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is premiering at sea on board Queen Anne during its British Isles Festival Voyage. Full article

Noumea Cruise Ship Terminal adds passenger amenities A new information centre and lounge for arriving passengers opened at Noumea’s Cruise Ship Terminal. Full article