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Seatrade Cruise News' most-read stories of 2025 Happy holidays to all our readers around the world! Seatrade Cruise News is taking a break for the festive period and will resume reporting in early January, but we leave you with ... Read full story

A wave of early wave-season cruise deals Many cruise lines are rolling out wave-season offers. Here's a sampler of some of the varied promotions for bookings made through early 2026. Read full story Orient Express widens itineraries to N. Europe, E. Med in 2027 These build on the brand's core western Mediterranean routes. Read full story Weinstein shrugs off industry's Caribbean capacity spike 2026 guidance for 3% higher net yield 'fully incorporates the 14% increase in non-Carnival Corporation capacity growth in the Caribbean,' CEO Josh Weinstein said. Read full story

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Hull of Aman at Sea's Amangati at T. Mariotti for outfitting Reservations will open in early 2026 for the yacht's 2027 Mediterranean debut. Read full story Carnival plays Santa to children in Vanuatu Gifts were funded by the Pacific Partnership, launched by P&O Cruises Australia in 2013 in collaboration with UNICEF’s Save the Children. Read full story AIDAdiva maiden call at Port of San Francisco Plaques were exchanged during the Dec. 19 visit. Read full story MSC Magnifica gets major dry dock upgrades in Malta The two-month project was one of the largest refurbishments in MSC Cruises’ fleet in a decade. 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 ›

Carnival reaches Galveston LNG offtake agreement Multi-year cruise line deal brings Stabilis Solutions’ offtake to 55% of planned capacity at new Galveston LNG plant. Read full story Newly named venues for Japanese-flag Mitsui Ocean Sakura Plus, there are two fresh additions: a relaxing footbath alongside the Grand Pool and a sushi bar that offers casual bites or the chef's multi-course omakase menu. Read full story Tarragona reports strong 2025 performance, projects record 2026 season Tarragona is projecting a record-breaking 2026 cruise season driven primarily by Viking Cruises, as well as a strategic shift toward the luxury segment. Read full story What's behind Carnival's proposal to unify its dual-listed stock The recommendation faces shareholder and regulatory approvals, and the company would shift its legal incorporation from Panama to Bermuda. Read full story

BLOG: Viking Ocean’s Culinary Saga - David Yeskel David Yeskel, who has covered the cruise industry for over 25 years - often writing with a focus on F&B topics - shares his experiences from several recent sailings in a series of stories for Seatrade Cruise. Read full story

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