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Ocean Advice secures China shipbuilding slots for expedition fleet China Merchant Shipyard will build four hybrid-powered expedition ships, combining European and US design with China’s hybrid expertise. Read full story

Travel Tuesday, last-chance Black Friday/Cyber deals and more Seasonal deals continue with Travel Tuesday, extended Black Friday and Cyber Week promotions, and other discounts. Read full story Scylla AG appoints Daniel Schäfer as CCO He joined the growing river-cruise management company after a long association with Sea Cloud Cruises, which he left in May. Read full story Explora Journeys maps out first world cruise in 2029 The unconventional route, from Dubai to Barcelona, includes the brand's debut in Australia. Read full story

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A&K/Crystal's Jackie Barney exits for new CMO/sales role Cristina Levis called Barney a 'key enabler' of Crystal's successful relaunch under A&K ownership. Read full story Ports of Stockholm to receive 150+ cruise calls in 2026 The ports are now hosting cruise calls year-round with the German market accounting for the largest share of passengers. Read full story First look inside Century Cruises' Europe newbuild With Century Star, to operate on the Danube and Rhine, Century Cruises aims to blends Eastern elegance and hospitality with Western service and style. Read full story Roma Cruise Terminal inaugurates Terminal Donato Bramante Completed less than a year after construction began, the new facility is the second built by the company. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Global 13 - 16 April 2026. Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach. FL. USA The international cruise industry event of the year is back! Hear the latest updates from across the industry and take part in discussions that will shape the future of cruising. Find out more › F&B@Sea 15 - 16 April 2026. Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami. FL. USA. The one-of-a-kind immersive F&B experience for the cruise industry. Meet visionary leaders, renowned chefs, and top mixologists who will unveil the latest trends and sustainable innovations transforming the industry. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Med 16 - 17 September 2026. Las Palmas Cruise Port. Las Palmas. Spain. Seatrade Cruise Med is set to take place at the stunning new location of Las Palmas Cruise Port in Las Palmas, Spain. Join cruise professionals from the Mediterranean and adjoining seas as they come together to share ideas, forge new partnerships, and plan for the future of the cruise industry. Find out more ›

MSC Foundation, UNICEF launch new education program in the Philippines The initiative aims to serve as a model for climate-resilient education infrastructure, offering hope and opportunity to vulnerable communities. Read full story Cruise Iceland advocates synergies with country’s tourism industry Cruise Iceland’s vision is championing sustainability, destination management and community as the key pillars of the country’s tourism industry. Read full story Celestyal expands into Saudi Arabia with first-ever Jeddah stop Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery will soon set sail for the Arabian Gulf following the milestone inaugural call in Jeddah, marking the cruise line’s deepening ties in the Middle East. Read full story

Status match for Aqua Expeditions and Ponant loyalty members Ponant Yacht Club and Circolo Aqua members will get reciprocal privileges. Read full story Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces 2026 wellness retreat at sea Each day is designed to foster inner peace and freedom of thought, with the vastness of the ocean serving as a meditative canvas. Read full story Cabo Rojo handles two ships in a day for the first time Brilliance of the Seas and AIDAsol were both alongside on Friday. Read full story

Adora Cruises cancels calls to Japan in Q1 2026 The announcement comes after the Chinese cruise line canceled a stop in Okinawa last month due to rising China-Japan tensions. Read full story Sky Princess joins Port Canaveral's homeport lineup The ship will sail a winter season of eight- and six-day Caribbean cruises. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Melroy Vaz, DCT Abu Dhabi’s head of cruise Melroy Vaz, head of cruise at the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story

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