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Meyer Werft bags Disney Cruise Line's four-ship order Meyer Werft and Disney Cruise Line continue their long partnership with the German yard selected to build the four newly announced ships. Full article

Australia extends Coastal Trading Act exemption to 2026 Cruise Lines International Association Australasia MD Joel Katz welcomed Australia's decision to extend an exemption to the Coastal Trading Act until December 31, 2026, allowing eligible cruise lines to continue carrying passengers between Australian ports. Full article

Finalists announced for the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Awards Finalists for the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Awards have been announced and are listed below in alphabetical order. Full article

Royal Caribbean elevates Chad Grospe to VP and MD Asia-Pacific Chad Grospe, who has been based at Royal Caribbean International’s headquarters in Miami, relocated to Singapore as VP and MD Asia-Pacific. Full article

Cruising leads sales increases at Virtuoso this year Cruise sales are up 18.4% at Virtuoso this year, outpacing other sectors, according to a media briefing Monday at Virtuoso Travel Week. Full article

Completing $2b notes offering, Royal Caribbean to retire remaining secured debt Royal Caribbean Group completed its upsized private offering of $2b 6% senior unsecured notes due 2033. Full article

Virgin's solar eclipse cruises part of new 'Marvelous Voyages' collection Virgin Voyages joined the growing number of cruise lines charting solar eclipse sailings in 2026 as part of its new series, 'Marvelous Voyages.' Full article

Victory Cruise Lines taps into rich port content to craft Great Lakes tours Midwesterner John Waggoner, who's reviving Victory Cruise Lines on the Great Lakes, can't conceal his enthusiasm when talking about the wonders in his own backyard. Full article

Michele Roux extends Cunard partnership for Le Gavroche at Sea Two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux extended his partnership with Cunard to host four Le Gavroche at Sea residencies in 2025. Full article

UnCruise Adventures enables online bookings with Versonix Seaware UnCruise Adventures selected Versonix Seaware for its reservations system, enabling online bookings for the first time. Full article

Panama Maritime Authority's new ports director prioritizes cruise Promoting cruise calls is a priority for Max Florez, who just took over as general director of ports and maritime ancillary industries at Panama Maritime Authority (AMP). Full article