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Viking orders expedition newbuilds on Q4 beat, 'robust' demand The company firmed two expedition ships for 2030 and 2031 delivery and took options for two additional ocean ships for 2034. Read full story

NCLH 'very interested' in what Elliott has to say: John Chidsey The new CEO welcomed shareholders' perspectives and stated 'Our strategy is sound; our execution and coordination have not been.' Read full story Besides Caribbean, NCL has Europe, Alaska, Philly headwinds It's too early to tell if the Middle East war will impact travel demand in general. Read full story NCLH Q4 outperforms but Q1 'pressured' by Caribbean capacity Shares fell with 2026 earnings guidance under Wall Street expectations and new CEO John Chidsey called out past execution 'missteps.' Read full story

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AIDA reports strong bookings amid market growth AIDA Cruises has reported profitable growth with record-level occupancy and unchanged capacity in 2025. Read full story Australian Cruise Association launches Strategic Action Plan It represents a 'unified position and a constructive pathway forward to ensure cruise continues to deliver economic and social benefits across Australia.' Read full story Growth for Baltic cruise market as calls rise by more than 12% The region is set to experience a slight decrease in passenger numbers per call in 2026 as more smaller and medium-sized cruise vessels head to the Baltic Sea. Read full story Cruise lines monitor Gulf conflict, priority is safety and repatriation Cruise lines with ships in Arabian Gulf ports are continuing to monitor developments as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates. 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 ›

Royal Caribbean completes $2.5b notes offerings Proceeds will go to refinancing senior notes maturing this year and to repay other debt. Read full story Crystal's 2029 world cruise sails from Australia to NYC The 127-night journey across five continents includes a circumnavigation of Australia. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Alvin Materi, director, Cruise Asia Alvin Materi, director, Cruise Asia by Destination Asia, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story

Sevilla Cruise Port launches 2026 cruise season Azamara Journey’s call kick-started the 2026 cruise season at Sevilla Cruise Port marking the beginning of a new chapter under the management of Global Ports Holding (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM), in partnership with Sevilla Port Authority. Read full story

Metalcolour meets growing demand for sustainability Metalcolour excels in sustainable cruise ship interior materials, offering innovative solutions and showcasing its expertise at industry trade fairs. Read full story

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