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Neonyx Cruises launches as adults-only music party at sea Greece's Seajets group is launching Neonyx Cruises using the former Costa Magica, which Marios Iliopoulos acquired in 2023. Full article

After doing away with marine fares, American Airlines may be reconsidering American Airlines signaled it's rethinking a 2023 move that withdrew marine fares, which are important to the cruise industry. Full article

Disney Cruise Line hosts community celebration to open Lookout Cay Disney Cruise Line hosted Bahamian officials and community members for a celebration to commemorate the opening of its new island destination in Eleuthera, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Full article

Loyalty status match across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea Royal Caribbean Group hopes to tempt loyal customers for each of its three brands to try the others with a new status match program. Full article

Two new vessels for AmaWaterways in 2026 AmaWaterways plans two new vessels in 2026: AmaKaia joins AmaDara on the Mekong River and AmaSofia will sail Europe’s Rhine and Danube. Full article

MSC Cruises sets biggest seven-ship US program in winter 2025/26 MSC Cruises' seven-ship US deployment for the winter 2025/26 season is its largest ever. Full article

Marina gains trio of F&B venues, redesigned penthouse suites Oceania Cruises' Marina emerged from a refurbishment with a new wellness-focused dining venue, poolside ice cream parlor, alfresco pizzeria and redesigned penthouse suites. Full article

Carnival partners with Mexican university on cadet program Carnival Cruise Line's first partnership with a maritime university in Mexico formalizes a cadet program on its fleet. Full article

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker on fighting food waste and returning to Windstar Jennifer Hill Booker, chef and creator of ‘Modern Southern Healthy Cuisine with a French Accent,’ will rejoin Windstar Cruises as a guest chef in 2025. Full article

Expedition Cruise Network launches travel advisor bootcamp Expedition Cruise Network will host two intensive training events for travel advisors and offer an Antarctica Selling Guide to agents new to expedition cruising.  Full article

Coral Expeditions extends solo traveller waiver Jeff Gillies, commercial director of Cairns-based Coral Expeditions, noted strong growth in the demand for solo travel, both in Australia and abroad. Full article

Swan Hellenic to bring Ibiza club vibes to Caribbean voyage Swan Hellenic has teamed up with Blue Marlin Ibiza to introduce a beach club experience on board SH Vega in the Caribbean. Full article

Regent cruise will be rich with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One elements Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team are collaborating on a Mediterranean voyage with special hosts and racing experiences. Full article

Cruise Saudi granted first maritime tourism agent license for cruise ships Saudi Red Sea Authority issued the first maritime tourism agent license for cruise ships to Cruise Saudi. Full article

Viking continues contrarian: No guidance nor striving for investment grade Viking's first earnings call since going public opened with CEO Torstein Hagen reiterating what makes the brand different then showed that contrarian streak will continue in its financial dealings. Full article

Viking firms options for two more ocean newbuilds in 2029 Viking firmed options for two more newbuild deliveries in 2029, bringing its ocean orderbook to eight ships. Full article

Princess Cruises extends 2025/26 Japan season Princess Cruises added more Japan sailings to its 2025/26 season on the heels of record-breaking travel to Japan by US visitors in 2023, and another strong season under way this year. Full article

AIDAdiva to be redesigned in France in early 2025 Sphinx-class ship AIDAdiva will be redesigned and enhanced during a seven-week drydock next year.  Full article

Atlas Ocean Voyages names more experts for its epicurean expeditions Atlas Ocean Voyages announced additional culinary experts to round out its 2024 epicurean expeditions in the Mediterranean. Full article