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Cruise ships will continue to berth in Amsterdam city centre, terminal relocation targeted for 2035 A target date of 2035 for Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) to relocate from its current city-centre location at the Veemkade was announced by Amsterdam City Council. Full article

Port of Los Angeles issues RFP for cruise terminals Port of Los Angeles issued a request for proposals for the construction and operation of a new Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal and redevelopment and operation of the World Cruise Center. Full article

Crystal inks MOA with Fincantieri for two all-suite cruise ships Crystal reached a memorandum of agreement with Fincantieri for a pair of 690-passenger, 61,800gt all-suite ships. Full article

RWS Global teams with CAMP for family entertainment programming RWS Global formed a long-term, exclusive partnership with CAMP, a family experience company that engages kids and grown-ups via play, products and performance. Full article

Princess price guarantee gives assurance for 2025-26 cruises Travelers looking for assurance to book 2025 and 2026 cruises can take advantage of Princess Cruises' 'Better than Best Price Guarantee.' Full article

On Disney Treasure: Aristocats-themed spot, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' dinner Disney Treasure will debut an adult lounge themed to 'The Aristocats' and a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' dinner, joining a 'Coco'-inspired menu and sweet treats straight out of 'Zootopia.' Full article

Costa launches new family-friendly tours in Western Mediterranean Costa Cruises is offering new family-friendly tours in various Western Mediterranean destinations, starting this summer. Full article

MSC Cruises brings a taste of La Dolce Vita to Sydney Travel partners and media savored Aperol spritzes, Neapolitan pizzas and Italian gelato on Arturo’s rooftop in Woolloomooloo Thursday night when the Australasian MSC Cruises team came out in force to present La Dolce Vita. Full article

Seven themed areas for Singapore ship Disney Adventure Seven themed areas including an Imagination Garden, Discovery Reef, Marvel Landing and Toy Story Place are among the offerings aboard Disney Adventure, set to debut in Singapore in 2025. Full article

Riga back on AIDA's map after a five year absence AIDA Cruises is visiting Riga nine times this season with three ships, marking a return to Latvia after a five-year break. Full article

Scottish Curling inks three-year sponsorship deal with Ambassador Cruise Line Scottish Curling announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with Ambassador Cruise Line. Full article

Strong demand pushes AmaWaterways to open 2026 sales early Propelled by strong demand for its 2024 and 2025 seasons, AmaWaterways opened reservations earlier than planned for all its 2026 cruises and tours. Full article

Bookings open for hundreds of 2026 AIDA summer voyages Some 450 cruises from AIDA’s 2026 summer programme are now available to book, with a bonus of up to 300 euros per person when making a reservation at the AIDA Premium rate by October 31, 2025. Full article

Concerts at sea for Sea Cloud's tandem Steinway cruises Sea Cloud Cruises will once again transform the lounges of Sea Cloud II and Sea Cloud Spirit into concert venues for talents from the Steinway Artist family. Full article

Balmoral sailings from Rosyth soon underway  Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral will commence its first cruise of the season from Rosyth today, taking passengers on a seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise. Full article

S&P lifts rating for Galveston's cruise terminal bonds Standard & Poor’s raised its rating on Galveston Wharves revenue bonds from A minus to A for the proposed issuance of up to $160m in bonds to fund a fourth cruise terminal. Full article

Oceania's two-ship Polynesia has some Conde Nast-branded itineraries When Oceania Cruises undertakes its most extensive French Polynesia deployment in 2025, four of the itineraries will be Condé Nast Traveler branded. Full article

Mein Schiff 7 under new command, fleet captain role for Omar Caruana After almost 25 years at sea, including 16 years with TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff fleet, Captain Omar Caruana is taking on a new role as fleet captain of the Mein Schiff fleet. Full article

Swan Hellenic becomes a preferred supplier for Virtuoso Swan Hellenic has been accepted into Virtuoso’s portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. Full article

Caledonian Sky to exit Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Just over a year since chartering Caledonian Sky for small ship expedition voyages in Fiji, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is closing the operation. Full article

Port of Seattle approves 10-year agreement with Carnival Corp. The Port of Seattle Commission approved a 10-year preferential berthing agreement with Carnival Corp., which includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Cunard continuing to homeport for the Alaska season. Full article

Celebration Key ROIC should mirror a newbuild's: Weinstein Carnival Corp. & plc is expecting returns from its new Celebration Key to mirror that of a newbuild. Full article

Could Carnival streamline and realign more brands in its portfolio? Beyond P&O Cruises Australia, could other Carnival Corp. & plc brands be streamlined and realigned? Full article

Carnival Corp. CEO downplays threat of cruise limits in Greece The Greek Islands have had cruise caps in place for years, Carnival Corp. & plc CEO Josh Weinstein said Tuesday, adding he doesn't expect 'anything incredibly disruptive' looming. Full article

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection expanding to Asia-Pacific The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will be branching into the Asia-Pacific region with its third yacht, Luminara, between December 2025 and May 2026. Full article