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Royal Caribbean begins share buybacks Separately, four top Royal Caribbean officers sold shares worth a total of more than $36m in the open market earlier this week. Read full story

NYK awaits new ship arrival, collaborates on Disney venture NYK Group is in expansion mode, preparing for the arrival of newbuild Asuka III this summer as well as signing an agreement with Oriental Land Co to collaborate on Disney’s foray into the Japanese cruise market. Read full story One week left to enter the F&B@Sea Awards The deadline to enter the F&B@Sea Awards, celebrating the crème de la crème of culinary talent in the cruise industry, is rapidly approaching. Read full story Cruise shares tumble on Trump taxation threat (updated) US taxation of foreign-flag cruise companies has been aired many times over years. Addressing this latest flare-up, brokerage William Blair & Co. said: 'We frankly believe the juice is not worth the squeeze.' Read full story

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Windstar to become the official cruise line of London’s O2 arena Windstar Cruises’ sponsorship reinforces its commitment to supporting and working with brands in the Anschutz Corporation family, to which the line is affiliated. Read full story Carnival leaders tour Celebration Key, set to open July 19 Josh Weinstein and Lars Ljoen joined Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy for a first-hand look at the private destination on Grand Bahama. Read full story Key West naming festivities usher in Amerian Legend The event at Mallory Square was capped with attendees singing the city's unofficial anthem, 'Margaritaville.' Read full story Cruises Atlantic Islands sees record-breaking passenger numbers Cruise Atlantic Islands recorded over four million passengers in 2024, surpassing its pre-pandemic figures. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Global 07 - 10 April 2025. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA Join top industry minds, explore the latest trends, and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global. Find out more › F&B@Sea 09 - 10 April 2025. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The industry will meet at F&B@Sea once again for an unparalleled celebration of cruise drinking and dining innovation and excellence. Find out more › Seatrade Europe 10 - 12 September 2025. Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Hamburg. Germany. Attracting a powerful network of industry influencers, Seatrade Europe is the home of opportunities. Find out more ›

2026 Asia land-sea experiences on Windstar Cruises' new ship The line said Star Seeker's small size enables a differentiated experience from the region's typical big-ship cruises. Read full story

CroisiEurope launches new Nile cruise chartering Star of Luxor CroisiEurope has set its sights on Egypt, operating a brand-new Nile cruise from next month. Read full story F&B upgrades coming to Margaritaville at Sea Paradise The ship is adding Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits and Far Side Sushi, new poolside drinks menus and steakhouse wine pairings and seasonal specialties plus more live entertainment. Read full story Virgin Red Mastercard offers 60,000 points boarding bonus Customers who apply by the end of March will get more than the usual 40,000 points. Read full story MSC World America completes sea trials The ship, launching in April, underwent its final sea trial in the Atlantic Ocean. Read full story

Oceania expands range of immersive culinary tours There are 12 new culinary tours to choose from this year in various locations around the world. Read full story HX launches limited edition Navigator Whisky Aboard Spitsbergen, the single malt travelled through some of the planet’s most extreme environments, before being bottled exclusively for passengers. Read full story Ponant appoints new manager for Western and Southern Australia Fiona Stewart joins from Journey Beyond. Read full story Swan Hellenic appoints Gustavo Benetti as LatAm sales director His travel industry experience includes more than a decade at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Brazil. Read full story

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