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'Back to the Future' legend calls Star of the Seas production 'terrific' 'I didn't imagine it could be this good on a ship. It really worked well,' the cult classic hit movie's co-writer Bob Gale said in the audience. Read full story

New Zealand Cruise Association’s chair warns future is ‘stark’ Projected cruise ship visits are more than 40% down on the record-breaking 2023-24 season, a 'steep and deeply worrying decline.' Read full story San Juan's Pier 3 opens to mega cruise ships again This followed structural assessments to confirm load-bearing capacity, dredging, upgraded bollards and repaired and replaced mooring dolphins along with a new platform for Icon-class ships. Read full story Four Seasons' yacht's inaugural is delayed to March 2026 The company 'made the strategic decision' to begin its inaugural season in the Mediterranean, instead of the Caribbean. Read full story

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Diana Ross withdraws as Star of the Seas godmother Royal Caribbean plans to announce a replacement soon. Read full story Star Princess completes sea trials ahead of October debut As the second vessel in the Princess Cruises fleet powered by LNG, Star Princess represents an important advancement in emissions reduction for the cruise line. Read full story Oceania and Regent Seven Seas partner with Diamonds International The new luxury retail experience is set to debut on Oceania Allura, offering passengers access to fine jewelry, luxury timepieces, and more. Read full story Carnival shares more family and music fun as Festivale sales open Six- and eight-day cruises from Central Florida are in store for this fourth Excel-class ship, which sports a big family water park in place of the BOLT roller-coaster. Read full story