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Adora Flora City floated out, cruise line orders more vessels Adora Cruises floated out its second Chinese-built cruise vessel and announced plans to construct further ships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard. Read full story

Four Seasons Yachts' Four Seasons I embarks on maiden voyage The yacht was named by Four Seasons founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp and wife Rosalie Sharp as godparents. Read full story Fincantieri's Ancona yard floats out hydrogen-powered Viking Libra The ship will be capable of operating for hours-long stints in sensitive areas such as the Norwegian Fjords with zero emissions. Read full story MSC Cruises weighing Venezuela return? (updated) As conditions change following the US intervention, the line 'could potentially consider' calls at Margarita Island. Read full story

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Last call! Apply to pitch innovative ideas at Seatrade Cruise Global March 20 is the final chance to try for a spot at 'Disrupting the Deck: A Shark-Tank-Style Pitch for Cruise Innovation' on April 15. Read full story Signing bill, DeSantis says another Tampa area port 'not needed' The new Florida law limits dredging, dealing a blow to the controversial proposal to build a cruise terminal serving larger ships. Read full story Seatrade Cruise's Chiara Giorgi shares wellness vision for Seatrade Cruise Global The global brand and event director shared an update on the Wellness Oasis – a transformative wellness space launching at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in partnership with Spark Cooperative. Read full story CroisiEurope launches R.E.Waydelich L.J. on Seine to mark 50th anniversary The cruise line reported 205,000 passengers in 2025 with 97% booking rates, and plans new itineraries in Amazonia and Southern Africa. 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 ›

Seatrade Cruise F&B Report shows lines prioritise experiential dining Cruise dining is entering a new era of creativity and passenger engagement, according to the newly released Cruise Food & Beverage Trends Report 2026. Read full story Port electrification advances at Whittier, Alaska It is being developed in partnership involving the state, Chugach Electric Association and Carnival Corp. Read full story Royal Beach Club Lelepa stars in Royal Caribbean's 2027/28 Australia season Cruises will operate on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane. Read full story Disney Believe is fourth Wish-class ship Its design motif will honor the 'dreamers and doers who dare to pursue their own happily ever after.' Read full story

Newly built American Encore en route to Pacific Northwest The modern-style boat will ply the Columbia and Snake rivers. Read full story Explora Journeys launches Jannik Sinner wellness programme ‘In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Programme’ is available from April on Explora I and May on Explora II, with the tennis champion joining Explora III's prelude journey in July. Read full story Galveston invites public to master plan open house Luis Ajamil of Bermello Ajamil & Partners will give a brief overview of the plan at the March 25 event. Read full story

TUI River Cruises names godparents for refurbished TUI Aria TUI River Cruises announced the godparents for its highest capacity ship, chosen based on their commitment to the brand. Read full story Quantum of the Seas returning to Singapore late 2027 to early 2028 It is a larger, newer ship than Navigator of the Seas, which will operate the upcoming 2026/27 season there. Read full story Expert commentary: Designing the cruise arrival experience Why the transition from ship to destination defines everything that follows, by Five Senses Consulting's Ioannis Bras, a Seatrade Cruise Global ports & destinations ambassador. Read full story

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