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Fincantieri's Ancona floats out Four Seasons' first yacht The event took place a year before Four Seasons 1's scheduled inaugural sailing on Jan. 25, 2026. Full article

Celebrity Cruises is getting a sixth Edge-class ship 'Xcel 2' extends the series that began with 2018's Celebrity Edge. Full article

Recognising rising stars in cruise; Nominations open for 20 Under 40 What never grows old? To see a young heart create, energise, reinvent, and innovate the world. Re-introduced by Seatrade Cruise News, the 20 Under 40 of 2025 will spotlight 20 young professionals who are under the age of 40 from different sectors across the global cruise industry. Full article

HX launches Greenland sailings with direct flights from New York The cruise line will offer flight-inclusive packages from Newark in New York City to Nuuk, Greenland's capital, with dedicated flight allocations for a smooth experience. Full article

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection branching out to Alaska in 2026 Cruises embarking at Whittier and Vancouver, BC range from seven to 11 nights. Full article

Cunard's Queen Anne makes North American debut Cunard's long and storied heritage with New York goes back to 1847 when the first Cunarder sailed into the harbor. Full article

Carnival's Marie McKenzie new FCCA Operations Committee chair She brings a unique perspective as a Caribbean national and self-described 'island woman.' Full article

NCLH breaks ground for Great Stirrup Cay cruise pier The company called the $150m project 'transformational.' Full article

Kai Tak retains over 80% market share of cruise calls in Hong Kong Hong Kong's Kai Tak Cruise Terminal received almost 100 calls in 2024 and expects the number to increase in 2025. Full article

Resorts World One to homeport in Mumbai After a season of voyages out of Dubai, Resorts World One is set to make its debut in India, offering shorter cruises that can be combined for one longer voyage. Full article

Pandaw presents voyage on India's Hooghly River The Asian river cruise specialist shared highlights of the new itinerary launching this autumn. Full article

Jacques Pépin bistro will be on Allura and replace Ember on Vista Favorites from Jacques on Marina and Riviera will be featured, along with new dishes and tableside preparation. Full article

HAL to give Rudi’s Sel de Mer restaurant a Mediterranean edge The venue’s namesake, chef Rudi Sodamin, oversaw development of the new Mediterranean bistro concept. Full article

Award-winning casting executive Judy Bowman joins RWS Global Bowman has over three decades’ experience in casting for theatre, film & television. Full article

Port of Québec selects Chair Olga Farman as CEO She takes over from Mario Girard, who's leaving to take a new international post. Full article

Huelva to build new cruise terminal and remodel Muelle de Levante The brand-new cruise terminal will be located in the city centre and accommodate luxury guests, with numerous shops and services planned for the area. Full article

2024 the most successful year to date for Porto Cruise Terminal Portugal's Porto Cruise Terminal set a new record for the number of calls and passengers in 2024, but the seasonality of cruise activity continues to be a challenge. Full article

Copenhagen Malmö Port expecting more than 1m cruise passengers in 2025 2024 exceeded CMP’s expectations for cruise passenger numbers, with just shy of 1m cruise passengers across Malmö, Visby and Copenhagen. Full article

Plymouth poised for over 11,000 cruise passengers this year The number of cruise calls in 2024 exceeded the amount in the previous year by more than 40%. Full article