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Mexico cruise in-transit fee to start at $5 and go up gradually

This is instead of the $42 amount initially announced.

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Lindblad expands into European river cruising with Transcend Transcend's fully customizable luxury vessels will accommodate the lectures and enriching activities Lindblad is known for. Read full story

Lindblad Expeditions cuts Q1 loss, lifts occupancy, hits net yield high The company also announced a partnership with Transcend Cruises to expand into European river sailings. Read full story Powercon to commission shore power system at Port of Barcelona Powercon has been selected to build and commission a shore power system for supplying cruise ships at the Port of Barcelona. Read full story Carnival bringing together US offices in new Miami headquarters The move had been signaled for some time, and the Waterford Business District (Blue Lagoon) had been rumored as the new location. Read full story

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Head of Carnival’s ANZ operations Kara Glamore made redundant She was called a passionate leader who drove growth and worked collaboratively. Read full story CMO Meg Lee has left Azamara Cruises No successor has been named. Read full story The Travel Corporation’s Trafalgar Tours expands into river cruising Trafalgar Reverie will sail the Danube and Trafalgar Verity the Rhine. Read full story Regent puts 85 cruises on sale with up to 50% savings Savings are available on wide range of itineraries when booked by June 30. 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 ›

Celebrity Cruises' Spring Sale has up to 75% off second traveler In uncertain economic times, the line is offering travelers a break, giving savings from now until June 2. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: JAG Hospitality Principal Jason Gelineau Jason Gelineau, principal, JAG Hospitality, shares his industry firsts. Read full story Quantum-class duo to return to Australia in 2026/27 More short getaways and weekend departures will be offered aboard Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. Read full story NCLH CEO Harry Sommer's 2024 compensation worth $12.8m The other 'named officers,' and the most highly paid, were Mark Kempa, Dan Farkas, Patrik Dahlgren and David Herrera. Read full story