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Princess Cruises to base five ships in Europe in 2026 Princess Cruises' 2026 UK and European programme will be its most extensive ever, with offerings expanding by 20% over what is planned for 2025. Full article

Wm. Blair singles out demand creation as Weinstein's hallmark Perhaps the most salient change marking Josh Weinstein's leadership as CEO of Carnival Corp. & plc is his greater focus on demand creation, William Blair & Co. said in a note. Full article

Royal Caribbean veteran Mengolini heads Viking investor relations Carola Mengolini, a 15-year veteran of Royal Caribbean Group, joined Viking as VP investor relations. Full article

Port Canaveral identifies new site for fast-tracked cruise terminal Port Canaveral has been planning a new multi-user cruise terminal to occupy the current Bluepoints Marina. Today, in a surprise announcement, Port CEO Capt. John Murray said Canaveral will fast-track a terminal at a different site. Full article

Adriana Granato tapped for A&K Group design oversight, Mortolas for Crystal newbuilds A&K Travel Group appointed Adriana Granato to oversee all architectural and interior design projects and Giacomo and Lorenzo Mortola to design Crystal's new ocean and expedition ships and some A&K riverboats. Full article

Ponant’s Le Jacques-Cartier to operate a season in French Polynesia From September 2026 until March 2027 Ponant’s Le Jacques-Cartier will be positioned in French Polynesia alongside the company’s Paul Gauguin. Full article

P&O Cruises Australia’s special delivery to Vanuatu P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Encounter made a special delivery at Port Vila during its seven-day round ‘Pacific Island Hopper’ cruise that ended in Brisbane Friday. Full article

Silver Nova's first Alaska season features S.A.L.T. program debut there Silversea Cruises' newest ship, Silver Nova, arrived in Alaska for the first time to embark on a series of seven-day voyages from May 9 until Sept. 5. Full article

HX crafts winter Norway expedition at peak northern lights time HX unveiled a new northern Norway itinerary starting in January 2026 at the peak of the aurora season. Full article

Celestyal signs MOU with Abu Dhabi and AD Ports Group Celestyal signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and AD Ports Group, to jointly promote Abu Dhabi as a key destination and help further raise the cruise line’s profile in the region. Full article

Heritage Expeditions releases more 2025-26 sailings with discounts and some flights New Zealand’s family-owned Heritage Expeditions released the second wave of its 2025-26 sailings, with 20% early bird discounts and inclusive flights on select voyages. Full article

85% of Celebration Key construction companies are from Grand Bahama (updated) More than 85% of the contracted companies at Carnival Corp. & plc's Celebration Key are from Grand Bahama. Full article

Massport heralds record cruise season, eyes shore power The Massachusetts Port Authority, elected officials and community stakeholders heralded a record season at Flynn Cruiseport Boston and mentioned exploring handling larger ships and shore power. Full article

Princess highlights Antarctica hook for 2025/26 S. America cruises In promoting its 2025/26 South America season, Princess Cruises highlighted the opportunity for travelers to access Antarctica with 'affordable rates.' Full article

Emirates and MSC Cruises renew partnership for two more seasons Emirates and MSC Cruises renewed their partnership for another two seasons, in support of Dubai's growth as a cruise hub. Full article

Labadee off the charts at Royal Caribbean through September With violence and instability in Haiti continuing, Royal Caribbean calls at Labadee remain suspended, currently through September. Full article

Aroya Cruises and MBC Studios plan to cooperate on cinematic projects Aroya Cruises and film/TV production company MBC Studios plan to cooperate on cinematic productions. Full article