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Cayman Islands meeting to address cruise 'misinformation' This is part of a broader public education campaign leading up to a proposed referendum on cruise berthing in April. Full article

Virgin Voyages amps up 2026 annual pass with Necker Island stay There are other new inclusions, and the price goes to $199,000 from $120,000 in 2025. Full article

Pimloc's Secure Redact guards privacy in cruise ship surveillance CCOM Global Technologies' application is the cruise industry's first use of this video redaction AI software. Full article

2025 Bremerhaven operations off to a promising start Bremerhaven Cruise Port, now under the management of Global Ports Holding, has received almost 6,000 cruise passengers since the start of the year. Full article

Carnival term loans repricing to save $18m/year in interest Loan facilities due in 2027 and 2028 were repriced. Full article

Fincantieri, Hera team on circular economy waste management When fully operational, the NewCo is expected to process 100,000 tons of industrial waste per year. Full article

Cunard rolling out Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea packages fleetwide, unveils 2026 wellness cruise Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea packages will be available across the Cunard fleet, new plant-based menus are on the way – and a wellness Event Voyage is set to take place in 2026. Full article

Silverstream air lubrication systems for Carnival Excel 4 and 5 The system minimizes net fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions by 5% to 10%. Full article

Unforgettable Croatia introducing new adult-only sailings The voyages, exclusively for over 18s, take place in summer 2025. Full article

Princess Cruises’ Love Boats rendezvous in Sydney Harbour A reunion for the captains, too. Full article

Crystal's 35th anniversary-themed cruises feature special guests Chef Nobu, Geoffrey Kent, Capt. John Økland, Capt. Egil Giske, cruise directors Paul McFarland and Gary Hunter and performers Christine Andreas and Salvatore Hasard are booked. Full article

Fred. Olsen racks up thousands of wildlife sightings with ORCA More ORCA sailings are planned for this year by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines after its passengers – alongside ORCA ocean conservationists – made over 9,000 wildlife sightings in 2024. Full article

Sara Mathew to exit the boards of Carnival Corp. & plc Mathew has served as a director on the 12-member boards since November 2022. Full article