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The Chef's Garden nurtures the soil for 'haute cuisine' flavor 'This is the best of the best, the highest quality, artisanal, the top of the pyramid, and they really take pride in what they do. They have a great customer list,' prospective client Dietmar Wertanzl said. Read full story   Cannes to restrict large cruise ship access from 2026 Cruise Lines International Association and Union Maritime 06 shared their reactions, as Cannes announced restrictions on larger vessels for next year. Read full story Crystal nails SACE-backed financing for two newbuilds The first 61,500gt, 650-passenger all-suite ship is scheduled for delivery in May 2028. Read full story Port Canaveral advances $70m Cruise Terminal 5 expansion The facility will go from 90,000 square feet to 170,000 square feet. Substantial completion is expected by late September 2026. Read full story Seatrade Cruise Talks > Cruise Pioneers Episode 9 | Cutting Food Waste with Smart Tech > Cruise Pioneers Episode 8 | Toward Zero-Emission Cruising Along the Norwegian Coast > Cruise Pioneers Episode 7 | Estonia's Smart Maritime Vision, with Trade Estonia Seatrade Cruise Review - June 2025 > View the digital issue of the June 2025 Seatrade Cruise Review Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - June 2025 > Download the June 2025 Seatrade Cruise Orderbook now Bookable now: Royal Caribbean Beach Club Paradise Island All-inclusive day pass pricing starts at $169.99 for ages 21 and older with unlimited bar and dining, and at $129.99 for ages 13 and up with non-alcoholic drinks and dining. Read full story Viking Vesta is named at festivities in Split, Croatia The godmother, Lene Tangevald-Jensen, is a business reporter and close friend of Torstein Hagen's. Read full story Celestyal Cruises completes refinancing This marks a "powerful endorsement of the progress we’ve made," CFO Marios Theodosiou said. Read full story Carnival launches €1b senior unsecured notes offering The indenture governing the notes is expected to have investment grade-style covenants. 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. Registration is now live and free for cruise executives. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Awards 10 September 2025. Hamburg, Germany alongside Seatrade Europe Established in 2006, the awards are globally recognised as a mark of true success in cruise. If you or your team made a notable contribution to the industry, share the achievement with us before 25 July 2025. 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 › Coca-Cola products are returning to Carnival's Fun Ships The transition from PepsiCo beverages is expected to be complete by the end of September. Read full story Holland America's Kacy Cole adds Seabourn marketing oversight Mike Fulkerson remains Seabourn CMO. Read full story Aroya's first Mediterranean season underway The move marks a strategic next chapter for Aroya Cruises as it expands its itineraries and brings a taste of Arabian culture to the Mediterranean. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: MedCruise Secretary General Nicky Guerrero Nicky Guerrero, secretary general, MedCruise, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story Royal Caribbean gets financing for Celebrity's sixth Edge-class ship 2028's Edge 6 or 'Xcel 2' will be the sister of this year's Celebrity Xcel. Read full story Kari Tarnowski is leaving Victory Cruise Lines John Waggoner called her 'one of the brightest marketing minds.' The search for a successor is under way. Read full story Cruise Denmark – Copenhagen and beyond’s vision for responsible cruise tourism Cruise Denmark — Copenhagen and Beyond recently published the 'Cruise Ships: Environment and Climate' report, in collaboration with Green Global Future. Read full story

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