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Great Stirrup Cay pier, pool just the start, much more to come 'I am so thrilled and excited about what we've announced and what we're going to announce in the next few months,' NCL President David Herrera said. Read full story

Silversea's Chile hotel is called The Cormorant at 55 South The property will provide a convenient gateway for Antarctica travelers and ensure Silversea-level service throughout the journey. Read full story Sarina Bratton launches new cruise company with Paspaley Pearls Destinations include the Kimberley coastline, Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat, East Indonesia and Borneo. Read full story AmaWaterways begins plying Colombia's Magdalena River The 60-passenger AmaMagdalena opens the door to a culturally rich destination with the cruises aimed to create lasting connections between cultures and offer new opportunities for local communities. Read full story

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Holland America extends 2026 Europe season Holland America Line announced a six-week extension of its 2026 Europe season with additional sailings to the Mediterranean and Norway. Read full story Crystal more than doubles Q1 bookings year over year Overall momentum in luxury cruising, product enhancements, promotions and consumers' desire for value were cited as factors. Read full story Cunard's first phase of 2026 Event Voyages programme Cunard is showcasing the first part of its 2026 Events Voyages schedule, specially designed to provide enriching experiences such as exclusive entertainment performances. Read full story Celestyal signs agreement with Abu Dhabi tourist board Celestyal inked a three-year agreement with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, committing two ships to the region next winter. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events 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 › Seatrade Cruise Global 13 - 16 April 2026. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 was a success! The industry gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global, check it out! Find out more › F&B@Sea 15 - 16 April 2026. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The industry met from 09-10 April at F&B@Sea for an unparalleled celebration of cruise drinking and dining innovation and excellence. Check out the show! Find out more ›

Discovery Princess to sail one-time cruise from Singapore The Oct. 28 sailing will precede the ship's Australia/New Zealand season from November 2025 to April 2026. Read full story Eric Stonestreet names Norwegian Aqua in PortMiami festivities In a video David Herrera humorously tested new elements of the ship. The audience also got a live preview of the Prince tribute show. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Lars Clasen, CEO, Cruise Saudi Lars Clasen, CEO, Cruise Saudi, shares his industry firsts. Read full story Madeira weighs in with Q1 cruise visitor growth Passenger numbers and cruise calls at Madeira’s ports are up 19% and 36%, respectively, in Q1 this year compared to the same period in 2024. Read full story

Highlights from the floor: F&B@Sea 2025 The Mana Wynwood Convention Center was abuzz with food and beverage vendors and sponsors during the annual F&B@Sea which this year expanded to a larger swath of the venue's space. Read full story Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo fronts Aroya's new marketing campaign Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model partner, Georgina Rodríguez, feature in the joint marketing campaign. Read full story

Explora Journeys rolls out loyalty club, signals first Alaska cruises The newly launched Explora Club will match the status of other luxury cruise line loyalty clubs, and Explora III is heading to Alaska in 2027. Read full story Hydrogen is a cornerstone of the energy transition led by Fincantieri In an era when environmental sustainability and energy efficiency are becoming increasingly crucial, Fincantieri stands at the forefront of the maritime industry’s transition towards greener technologies. Read full story

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