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Second berth, new 'Little Cay' at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve The new little island, not yet named, presents an opportunity for an exclusive experience and will be accessed by upscale tenders from the main island. Read full story

Announcing the 2025 F&B@Sea Awards winners Among the cruise line winners is 'F&B Maverick' Sami Kohen, VP food & beverage, Princess Cruises. Read full story MSC Cruises said poised to take stake in Grand Bahama Shipyard The facility, a joint venture of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean and Grand Bahama Port Authority, is undergoing a $600m transformation. Read full story Meyer Werft delivers NYK Cruises' Asuka III The 740-passenger ship will sail alongside Asuka II on cruises from Japan. Read full story

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MSC inaugurates Ocean Cay's Marine Conservation Center World-renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle said bravo to MSC and the MSC Foundation for creating the center, which includes a super corals research program. Read full story Meyer Werft cuts steel for 2027's Carnival Festivale Carnival President Christine Duffy said the 'steel being cut for our next new ship is music to my ears,' riffing on Festivale's music theme. Read full story Local engagement key to shaping successful expedition cruises Experts on two Seatrade Cruise Global panels stressed the importance of involving communities in planning and cruisers' desire to get to know the people in places they visit. Read full story Robbie Williams performs at the naming ceremony of Mein Schiff Relax The singer, who is the ship’s ambassador, performed to 12,000 during the naming ceremony in Málaga. 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 ›

Drew Barrymore names MSC World America in Miami festivities The godmother was escorted by Orlando Bloom, her fellow MSC Cruises spokesperson. Read full story Royal Caribbean Group and Navantia sign collaboration agreement The agreement sets the stage for future modernisation and revitalisation projects. Read full story Managed cruise tourism can serve as a powerful economic engine Cruising has a strong case to make as a social and economic asset to communities, but municipalities must include ports in their tourism planning strategies. Read full story AI has not taken over your cruise — yet Seatrade Cruise Global's panel on artificial intelligence featured a symbolic laptop taking up one of the chairs on stage. Read full story

Agility ‘the name of the game’ for F&B suppliers in 2025 Senior figures in cruise F&B procurement and logistics favour suppliers that demonstrate agility and flexibility. Read full story Honing in on the intangibles that make a luxury cruise Recognition, connection (and the option to disconnect), authenticity and transformation are part of the equation. Read full story Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to report Q1 results April 30 A call with analysts will be webcast live. Read full story The Culinary Institute of America’s Michiel Bakker on joy, health and well-being Michiel Bakker, president & CEO of The Culinary Institute of America and former head of Google’s food, sustainability, and workplace well-being programs, delivered a talk on joy, health and well-being at F&B@Sea in Miami, Florida yesterday. Read full story

Asia cruising – potential huge, progress slow Asia still holds huge potential for the cruise industry, spurred by the economic powerhouses of Japan and India, but economic slowdown in China has several lines revising their regional strategies Read full story Q1 results coming from Royal Caribbean Group April 29 A call will analysts will be webcast at 10 a.m. EDT that day. Read full story Mike Kostyo, VP at Menu Matters, explores next gen cruise consumer trends Menu Matters VP Mike Kostyo applies his trends expertise to help the company reach its goals by working with clients on their approach toward the industry, trends and research. Read full story At the Port of Vancouver, collaboration is key to building a successful cruise sector with great passenger experiences Cruise at the Port of Vancouver on Canada’s west coast has experienced strong growth in recent years—with upwards of 1.2 million passenger visits and more than 300 ship calls now the new post-pandemic normal. Read full story

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