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Japan's Mitsui Ocean Cruises begins selling in North America Architects of Travel will support the launch with a trade-focused campaign in the US and Canada. Read full story Carnival plans to redeem higher-cost debt after $1b notes offering The cruise giant continues its refinancing to reduce interest expense. Read full story Crystal's Jackie Barney has new A&K group role, engaging loyalists 'The Crystal brand is built on a strong family feeling and relationships between guests and between staff and guests,' Barney said. 'We'll bring this on land so all year people have chances to interact with us.' Read full story

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MSC Cruises partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team­­­ The cruise line already has a global partnership with Formula 1 that will see the cruise line title sponsor three Grand Prix races this year. Read full story Celestyal Journey returns to service following Dubai refit A new livery to match Celestyal Discovery was part of the scheduled refurbishment. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Joel Katz, MD, CLIA Australasia and Asia Joel Katz, MD, Cruise Lines International Association in Australasia and Asia, shares his industry firsts. Read full story BSM opens new crew training facility in Ghana Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is boosting its presence and enhancing its maritime services offering with the opening of a maritime training centre in West Africa. 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. The meeting place for the European cruise market. Find out more ›

MSC’s new Barcelona cruise terminal welcomes passengers Passengers from MSC Fantasia were the first to experience the new facility. Read full story Emotion and history intertwine in Hillwood's Sea Cloud exhibit The 94-year-old yacht is a living treasure trove of history that continues to impact so many to this day, Sea Cloud Cruises North America President Mirell Reyes said. Read full story Cruise Pioneers Episode 1 | Cruise Innovator Power Couples Join Birgit Liodden, Founder & CEO of The Ocean Opportunity Lab (TOOL), as we embark on a new podcast series exploring the pioneers transforming the cruise industry. In this debut episode, we shine a spotlight on game-changing partnerships that are accelerating the shift from pollution to solution. Read full story