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Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys and Fincantieri at Sestri Ponente Explora Journeys and Fincantieri celebrated a triple milestone at the Sestri Ponente yard in Genoa, Italy. Read full story

Oceania Cruises' new 'The Joy of Traveling Well' campaign The global effort emphasizes a commitment to thoughtful, personalized travel. Read full story Virgin Voyages tells how it's using more than 1,500 AI agents The goal is 100% Gemini Enterprise adoption and fluency by mid-2026. Read full story Carnival Cruise Line serves up Express Dining For a faster dinner, of under an hour. Read full story

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$93m Port Canaveral parking garage construction advances The 13-story facility, to serve Cruise Terminals 5 and 6, is scheduled to open this fall. Read full story Celestyal, Aroya cancel sailings as Iran conflict escalates (updated) Passengers were evacuated from Dubai and Doha. Read full story Scenic Group is building three additional river vessels They are destined for Portugal's Douro and Asia's Mekong. Read full story TUI River Cruises expanding European fleet with TUI Elara TUI Elara will launch the first Brussels river cruise service in 2027 as the line’s fifth European vessel. 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 ›

Polar Latitudes Expeditions introduces Antarctica fly-cruises Travelers will be able to skip the often stormy Drake Passage crossing. Read full story Swan Hellenic unveils 32-night Antarctica cruises for 2027, 2028 The voyages offer rare access to remote locations including Peter I Island and Sub-Antarctic islands. Read full story Explora Journeys’ head of sales in Australasia resigns Nicole Costantin exits after 3.5 years. Read full story Viking will resume Egypt river cruises March 12 This follows consultation with ground operators and clarification of travel advisories. Read full story

Seven Seas Mariner overnights in Sydney on 2026 world cruise The 154-night voyage is Regent's longest to date. Read full story

My First Cruise Connections: Maria Tauschke, head of shore operations, TUI Cruises Maria Tauschke, TUI Cruises’ head of shore operations, shares her cruise industry firsts. Read full story

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