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Crescent Seas to offer residential cruising with five ships planned

Cruise veteran/real estate maven Russell Galbut is behind the concept, scheduled to debut with the transformed former Seven Seas Navigator in late 2026.

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Carnival cruise portfolio well-positioned against volatility: Weinstein Visibility, low capacity growth, a variety of brands and cruising's value all help in volatile times, the Carnival leader said. Read full story

Carnival's Q1 outperforms and the company raises its 2025 outlook CEO Josh Weinstein said the company is taking up guidance despite heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility. Read full story Doyon/Huna Totem JV Na-Dena` acquires Portage Glacier Cruises This is part of a strategy to invest in cultural tourism enhancements across Alaska that provide visitors authentic experiences and communities with economic opportunity. Read full story Margaritaville at Sea forges new sales team under Ron Gulaskey They'll focus on key accounts, online travel agents and partners, international agents and group sales. Read full story

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Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Aqua, NCL's first Prima Plus ship At the same time, 2026 sister Norwegian Luna was floated out at the Marghera yard. Read full story Tromsø offers update on port enhancements Shore power is delayed in the city centre until 2026, with the technology arriving at Breivika soon after installation. Read full story HX Expeditions beefs up Australasia sales and marketing presence This follows Steve Smotrys' promotion and Amber Wilson's hiring. Read full story Hammerfest, Norway, unveils urban development plans around port As part of Hammerfest’s ambitious urban development plans, the city will introduce new tourist attractions, designed to enhance its appeal to visitors. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Global 07 - 10 April 2025. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA In just 2 weeks, 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 next month 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 ›

Dirty Dancing: In Concert headlines MSC Virtuosa’s summer sailings MSC Virtuosa will have a new entertainment lineup during summer 2025, including headline act ‘Dirty Dancing: In Concert’. Read full story Celebrity Cruises' Galápagos tree-planting milestone There are savings for booking Celebrity Flora's 2027 sailings by May 1 this year. Read full story RWS acquires Harmony Helper app to help singers rehearse The app will support productions and is free to all RWS Global performers. Read full story Oceania Cruises introduces bespoke Aquamar bath amenities These represent the latest development in the line's in-house wellness brand, Aquamar. Read full story

IT solutions provider theICEway rebrands to nevetal theICEway, provider of IT solutions for the cruise and travel industries, is rebranding to nevetal. Read full story Neptun Werft delivers Seine River vessel Viking Nerthus The handover took place in Rostock-Warnemuende, Germany. Read full story Harstad showcases destination highlights to cruise line representatives Harstad was the second stop on Cruise Norway’s familiarisation trip to Northern Norway this week. Read full story Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils autumn/winter 2026 programme Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled more than 30 voyages for autumn/winter 2026 taking in destinations such as Norway, the Mediterranean plus chances to seek out the Northern Lights and Geminid Meteor Shower. Read full story

'3rd Hour of Today' to air live from MSC World America The ship's Miami arrival will be a 'big moment,' MSC Cruises USA's Lynn Torrent said. Read full story Kate McCue to captain Four Seasons I Pioneering Kate McCue is the inaugural captain of ultra-luxury yacht Four Seasons I, due to go into service early January 2026. Read full story Malta and Carnival Corp. sign shore power agreement for Valletta calls The Maltese government has signed what it is hailing as the first cruise shore power agreement in the Mediterranean with Carnival Corp. & plc for its ships calling at Valletta's Grand Harbour. Read full story Cunard's Queen Elizabeth completes a transformative three-week makeover Cunard has unveiled a new-look Queen Elizabeth ahead of her debut season sailing from Miami and inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle. Read full story