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Celebrity introduces innovative river vessel design Spacious staterooms and more open deck space including cantilevered dining pods characterize Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker. Read full story

Royal Caribbean Group appoints Mexico president Ari Adler Brotman will be responsible for operations and future projects in the country, particularly engagement with local stakeholders. Read full story Carnival VP Mike Julius retires after 36 years He helped build high-performing sales teams and served as a champion for travel advisors. Read full story Costa Toscana to stay longer in the Med after cancelling Middle East winter 2025/26 Costa Toscana is extending its western Mediterranean presence in winter 2025/26 offering new sailings including longer itineraries touching North Africa. Read full story

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Justin Poulsen heading up itinerary planning at Explora Journeys Justin Poulsen moves to Explora Journeys from Silversea overseeing itinerary planning and shoreside operations. Read full story New report highlights ‘substantial’ economic value of cruise tourism to Scotland New research data has highlighted the full benefits that cruise tourism brings to Scotland. In 2023, cruise generated £343m economic contribution. Read full story Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas floated out at Meyer Turku The third ship in the Icon class tasted water for the first time. It is scheduled for delivery in summer 2026. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Europe 10 - 12 September 2025. Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Hamburg. Germany. Seatrade Europe 2025 opens its doors next week in Hamburg, Germany. Be sure to join the cruise community as all things cruise and river cruise are discussed. Don't be left behind, secure your boarding pass today! 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 ›

Carnival Firenze to circle South America in early 2027 Each cruise includes ports that are rare stops for Carnival Cruise Line. Read full story Fred Olsen crew join beach clean-up activities in Norway Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines crew aboard Borealis and Bolette joined forces with Visit Eidfjord to support beach clean-up efforts during in Norway visits in August. Read full story Steve Finnigan new GM at Prince Rupert Cruise Port He replaces Kevin D'Costa, who was thanked for his leadership over the past three years. Read full story Ligabue purchases cruise ship Hamburg One of Germany’s smallest cruise ships, 400-passenger Hamburg, is now under the ownership of Ligabue Group. Read full story

Jacqui Nobile bids farewell to TUI and joins Saga Cruises Jacqui Nobile is joining Saga Cruises after a career spanning over three decades with TUI, including stints at Thomson Cruises and Marella Cruises. Read full story WestSea Viana delivers Douro vessel Viking Gyda This brings Viking's Douro fleet to five. Read full story

NCLH to celebrate Asia Pacific headquarters' 10th anniversary Plus, the company’s new expanded office at Barangaroo on the western edge of Sydney’s central business district will officially open September 2. Read full story Seamless Sailing: IDEMIA Public Security is enabling the future of maritime passenger journeys IDEMIA Public Security is revolutionizing maritime travel with biometric-enabled solutions that create seamless passenger experiences from shore to vessel and back. Read full story