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Disney Experiences tops $10b, Adventure breaks Panama record New cruise ships drive higher passenger cruise days and costs in Disney's Q1, while Canal officials salute a new milestone. Read full story

Virginia Quintairos confirmed as Intercruises managing director She will lead the global business, including shore excursions, turnarounds and port operations. Read full story Oceania Sonata's opening sale day drives record bookings There was 'exceptional' demand across the suite categories, with more high-yielding accommodations on this new class of ship. Read full story Kristen Campos succeeds Chris Chiames as CCO at Carnival Campos' background includes corporate affairs and communications roles with Mars Food & Nutrition, Wrigley and United Airlines, among others. Read full story

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Columbia Group partners with Prevention at Sea for fleet compliance Columbia will deploy a new digital compliance platform across its managed fleet to streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens for crew members. Read full story Uniworld, Luxury Gold team on Europe cruise-tours These 17- to 20-day trips offer the ease of a single booking and a consistent luxury standard throughout. Read full story MSC Cruises expanding MSC Yacht Club to Musica-class ships MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra will both feature luxury upgrades by 2027. Read full story Nassau Cruise Port hits new 6.1m passenger high This was part of making 2025 a historic tourism year for The Bahamas with 12.5m tourists. 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 ›

Seasoned leader Tracy Wilson is Disney Cruise Line's new GM She brings more than 30 years of Walt Disney Co. experience and has been instrumental in the planning and negotiation for five new ships. Read full story Columbia Group appoints deputy COO to strengthen maritime operations The newly created deputy COO role will support the long-term development of the group's activities across ship management. Read full story

My First Cruise Connections: Tom Goetter, VP, hotel operations, Scenic Group Tom Goetter, VP, hotel operations, Scenic Group, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story Viking renews partnership with Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Tickets for performances across multiple cities and other events will be available. Read full story

Celestyal expands Arabian Gulf F1 cruises for 2026 season The cruise line's two vessels will offer extended port stays during race weekends. Read full story Epicurean and culture experts for Atlas Ocean Voyages' 2026 Europe Noted chefs with a broad range of specialties, from Southern cooking to seafood to chocolate, will join the line for culinary programming shipboard and shoreside. Read full story

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