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Port Everglades confirms 2025 record 4.77m cruise moves The passenger count was a 16% year-over-year increase, far greater than expected. Read full story

Holland America tops previous Black Friday record by 19% Alaska led the Black Friday weekend sales surge. Travelers also booked close-in Caribbean and far-out South America. Read full story Two Trafalgar guests will be river-cruise godmothers Kate McIntosh will do the honors for Trafalgar Reverie and Cassie Estrella-Roca for Trafalgar Verity. Read full story Azamara's 2028 world cruise stretches 175 nights The line claims to offer more late nights (44), overnights (24) and countries visited (40) than any other 2028 circumnavigation. Read full story

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Three new ships, 11 new itineraries for American in 2026 Read full story Norwegian Gem, Jade to get spring dry dock enhancements The adults-only Vibe Beach Club is coming to both NCL ships, while Jade will also get a new Starbucks. Read full story MSC World Asia is one year away from debuting A large dragon sculpture over the World Promenade is among the Asian-inspired design elements. Read full story Azamara Cruises claims a record booking day Cyber Monday 2025 'blew past every expectation,' CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler said. 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 ›

France Senate approves €15 cruise head tax per port The measure is opposed by the budget minister and would still have to clear the National Assembly. Read full story Matt Luscombe to succeed Phil Hullah as Riviera group CEO Riviera will continue to focus on North American growth under Matt Luscombe's leadership. Read full story Canaveral 2025's busiest cruise port, topping PortMiami Port Canaveral's 8.6m passenger movements edged by Miami's 8.56m. The first time Canaveral surpassed Miami was in 2022. Read full story Celestyal's Janet Parton moves to VP marketing role Dan Buckingham, director retail & UK partnerships, will assume leadership of the UK, Celestyal Travel and Europe teams for an interim period. Read full story

Carnival expands travel advisor ship tours, sea seminars The 'Funnel Faves' campaign of firsthand experiences will grow in 2026. Read full story Australian Cruise Association end of year celebrations ACA Chair Brendan Connell recapped what has been an up-and-down 2025. Read full story

Philadelphia breaks ground for cruise terminal The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal is scheduled to be ready for Norwegian Cruise Line service beginning in April. Read full story Oceania Sonata's two new culinary venues revealed They are the intimate La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen for Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. Read full story

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