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Crystal orders a third cruise ship from Fincantieri These are 690-passenger, 61,800gt all-veranda-suite newbuilds. Full article

Another Regal Princess cruise canceled due to new tech issue The original generator problem was fixed, then a second generator failed. Full article

PortMiami racks up record 8.2m cruise passenger moves Upholding its status as 'Cruise Capital of the World,' and with new ships and terminals to come. Full article

Port Everglades hits record 4m cruise passenger moves A new high of 4.4m passenger moves is anticipated during fiscal 2025. Full article

Cagliari expects almost 700,000 cruise passengers by end of 2024 Cagliari celebrated the arrival of its 500,000th cruise passenger of 2024 on November 5, with another 200,000 cruise passengers expected by the end of the year. Full article

Crystal keeps the spotlight on entertainment Gloria Gaynor is starring aboard Crystal Serenity's current cruise that has other guest artists and a 50-strong entertainment contingent. Full article

Seatrade Cruise proudly names renowned entrepreneur Birgit Liodden its Sustainability Ambassador Eminent entrepreneur Birgit Liodden aims to inspire ‘the next waves of change’ as she becomes the official Seatrade Cruise Sustainability Ambassador. Full article

Celestyal beefs up North American sales team They'll handle business development in the US South Central, Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions and manage key accounts. Full article

Quebec Port Authority CEO Mario Girard is leaving He was saluted for exceptional leadership and raising the port to a world-class level. Full article

What’s new in Norway's cruise ports and destinations Around 30 representatives from Cruise Norway met with UK and Germany-based cruise line executives this week on a roadshow in London and Hamburg. Seatrade Cruise joined the speed meetings to learn what’s new in Norway from a port infrastructure, destination and shorex perspective. Full article

Celestyal seals three-year deal with Qatar, bags F1 guest lecturer David Coulthard is featured on this month's maiden 'Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix' cruise from Doha. Full article

Nile riverboats Viking Hathor, Viking Sobek named in Luxor Viking plans to welcome four additional vessels to its Egypt fleet in the next two years, for a total of 10. Full article

Figen Ayan launches own consultancy, is an EC expert in sustainable tourism Figen Ayan is departing her role as chief port officer at Galataport Istanbul and setting up her own independent consultancy company, Ayan Consulting, starting this month. Full article

Paspaley Pearl by Ponant project cancelled The vessel, acquired last year, previously sailed as Island Escape. Full article

Travelmarvel's 2026 Europe features new river vessel, Rigel Travelmarvel Rigel will debut on a Rhine and Moselle voyage between Amsterdam and Basel. Full article

TUI Al Horeya soon to commence first sailing on the Nile The newly refurbished TUI Al Horeya will begin its maiden voyage along the Nile river today, starting in Luxor, Egypt. Full article

CEO Harry Sommer sells $2.46m in NCLH shares The shares were sold Nov. 4, when EVP/General Counsel Dan Farkas also sold $1.15m worth. Full article

Updated: Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - November 2024 Check out the latest orderbook listing which counts 61 confirmed newbuilds valued at $47.6bn. Full article