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Virtuoso cruise sales up with clients spending more  on cruises Bookings that exceed $50K are way higher. Read full story

Carnival details first Excel-class short cruises on Mardi Gras Christine Duffy signaled these new sailings during a pre-Seatrade Cruise Global briefing. Read full story Crystal leverages A&K partnership to offer land adventures Logistics are managed by A&K's expert local teams, ensuring seamless integration with the cruise. Read full story Updated: Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - August 2025 Check out the latest orderbook listing which counts 69+ confirmed newbuilds valued at $57.4b*. Read full story

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Azamara Cruises' new CMO is Lisa Kauffman Her experience spans from Starboard Group to Perry Ellis, Celebrity Cruises, Macy's and Disney. Read full story Silversea appoints Gianluca Sparacino global head of food and beverage With over three decades of culinary excellence, Sparacino brings his expertise to Silversea following an illustrious tenure at Four Seasons Resorts. Read full story Princess Cruises outlines 2027's 8-ship Alaska season Sphere-class Star Princess once again headlines the season. Read full story Swan Hellenic unveils seven expedition cruises for SH Minerva’s Asia-Pacific debut A first foray of five cultural expedition cruises in Asia-Pacific next April and May can be threaded into a 55-day voyage, plus two 10 night Japan sailings in September. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Europe 10 - 12 September 2025. Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Hamburg. Germany. The 2025 conference programme is now live! Dive into sessions exploring how cruise lines, ports, destinations, regulators, and suppliers are responding to new imperatives. 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. Witness industry stars receive their well-deserved recognition, network with visionaries shaping tomorrow's landscape, and be part of a night that honours exceptional talent and groundbreaking innovation. 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 ›

Disney Cruise Line to exit Australia Disney Wonder is not scheduled to return after sailing local waters for three years. Read full story Carnival Adventure first cruise ship to tender off Port Vila Passengers and crew brought a much-needed economic boost following the Vanuatu earthquake. Read full story Star of the Seas arrives at its Port Canaveral home Royal Caribbean's second 248,663gt Icon-class ship will operate seven-day eastern and western Caribbean cruises. Read full story Disney Destiny is floated out at Meyer Werft This third Wish-class ship is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage Nov. 20 from Port Everglades. Read full story

Mustang fly-past marks end of Carnival Cruise Line's Dover season The aircraft's farewell salute marked the conclusion of Carnival's season in Dover, with Carnival Legend now scheduled to return to the port in 2026. Read full story Upgraded cabins and spacious areas drive cruise ship selection, survey finds When it comes to brand loyalty, more than 80% of respondents expressed willingness to try different cruise lines for new experiences. Read full story

Antara partners with Serandipians luxury travel network Antara aims to elevate its offerings to reach an international clientele. Read full story Victoria Isabella set to launch as largest Yangtze cruise vessel Victoria Cruise Lines' new 570-passenger giant is hybrid-electric. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Jill Abel, CEO, Australian Cruise Association Jill Abel, CEO, Australian Cruise Association, shares her cruise industry firsts. Read full story