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New Cruiseport Destinations division out to raise security standards, service Cruiseport Destinations aims to raise cruise terminal security and customer service standards with a new division led by Jorge Roig, a highly experienced US Customs and Border Protection veteran. Full article

Adora Cruises to deploy Adora Mediterranea in South China Adora Mediterranea will embark on voyages with Guangzhou as its homeport in 2024. Full article

Lindblad Expeditions to rebrand as National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Leading with the 'power and name recognition' of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions will be rebranding as National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. Full article

Lindblad will call new Galápagos ships National Geographic Gemini, Delfina Lindblad Expeditions will rename the Galápagos ships it's taking over from Celebrity Cruises as National Geographic Gemini and National Geographic Delfina. Full article

Royal Caribbean's Marc Miller jumps to Silversea Royal Caribbean Group veteran Marc Miller moved to Silversea Cruises as senior director, deployment & itinerary planning. Full article

Florida objects to Port Canaveral's new cruise terminal location Florida officials warned Port Canaveral could lose current and future funding if it goes ahead with plans for a cruise terminal at the North Cargo Berth 8. Full article

Fred. Olsen gifted tea bricks by Borealis' naval architect Borealis’ naval architect gifted two ornate tea bricks to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines while the vessel was in Iceland. Full article

Viking to report second quarter earnings Aug. 22 Viking plans to report second quarter financial results on Aug. 22. Full article

Explora II to host F1 racing fans at 2025 Monaco Grand Prix Serving as a floating hotel, Explora II will dock 150 metres from the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 racetrack to deliver an ultimate racing experience. Full article

MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi a new exclusive in Princess Plus and Premier Princess Cruises is making MedallionNet Max, a new level of Wi-Fi service, available exclusively in Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages. Full article

Improved results at Disney Cruise Line, demand remains strong Disney Cruise Line delivered 'improved results' year over year in Walt Disney Co.'s fiscal third quarter. Full article

New Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard spans cruises, flights, hotels Virgin Voyages, along with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Hotels, partnered with the Virgin Red rewards club for the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard in the US with perks spanning cruises, flights and hotels. Full article

MSC Cruises partnering with Apple for new Brad Pitt movie MSC Cruises is partnering with Apple Original Films for the Formula 1 racing movie ‘F1’ starring Brad Pitt being released in 2025. Full article

$100m glow-up for Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas Royal Caribbean International is pouring more than $100m into Allure of the Seas, transforming the pool deck and adding features like a Pesky Parrot tiki bar, the Ultimate Abyss dry slide and new suites above the bridge. Full article

New Grand Turk Cruise Center access policy addresses safety concerns New public access guidelines at Grand Turk Cruise Center aim to provide a safe, family-friendly atmosphere while allowing residents to continue to use the facilities. Full article

Transcend Cruises inks newbuild contract with Den Breejen Shipyard (updated) Transcend Cruises, the pioneering charter-only river cruise company, ordered its first newbuild with a contract signing at Den Breejen Shipyard. Full article

Federal tourism minister to open Australian Cruise Association’s 2024 Conference Federal Tourism Minister Don Farrell will open the Australian Cruise Association’s annual conference in Adelaide September 4-6. Full article