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Update on NCL's Great Stirrup Cay pier and the new water park The pier closes April 1 for construction to continue and is set to reopen in late July when Great Tides Waterpark makes its splashy debut. Read full story

More C-suite execs headlining Seatrade Cruise Global John Chidsey, Michael Bayley, Marc Kazlauskas, Tracy Wilson, Wes D'Silva, Benoît Etienne Domenget and Jonathan Wilson will be in the spotlight on various panels. Read full story New features on Hero of the Seas, to sail from PortMiami More pools, redesigned waterslides, the Ultimate Family Treehouse and a New Orleans-themed supper club are among Icon 4's novel attractions. Read full story Adam Goldstein continues to advise Elliott Investment 'His counsel was key' to helping reach the NCLH cooperation agreement. Read full story

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Seatrade Cruise global brand & event director, Chiara Giorgi, to assume CLIA leadership role Chiara Giorgi will transition from her role as global brand & event director at Seatrade Cruise to join Cruise Lines International Association as SVP, partnership & membership strategy. Read full story MSC World Europa switching from Middle East to Caribbean in winter 2026/27 MSC Cruises is redeploying MSC World Europa from the Middle East to the French Antilles for winter 2026/2027, with MSC Seaview moving to South America. Read full story Viking Yi Dun reflagged to Norway, redeploying to Europe The former China-based Zhao Shang Yi Dun gears up for European routes‌, likely designed to carry Mandarin-speakers. Read full story StarDream Cruises spotlights Asia growth strategy at 2026 brand showcase, Singapore Regional deployment, experiential upgrades and fuel cost realities took centre stage as StarDream Cruises outlined its 2026 direction. 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 ›

Hull artist ELLE names Norwegian Luna at PortMiami festivities 'It's Different Out Here' TV commercial played a humorous part, and new leaders Marc Kazlauskas and John Chidsey were in the spotlight. Read full story Transcend Cruises building two additional river vessels With the newly ordered Create and Engage, the fleet will grow to four by 2028. Read full story Casablanca handles first triple ship call in milestone week The Moroccan gateway deployed 100 buses for shore excursions to Casablanca, Rabat and El Jadida as it demonstrated expanded operational capacity. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Anita Hodson, director of itinerary planning and development, Atlas Ocean Voyages Anita Hodson, director of itinerary planning and development, Atlas Ocean Voyages, shares her cruise industry firsts. Read full story

StarCruises adds Pangkor and Penang to Singapore schedule StarCruises unveiled an expanded schedule of departures from Singapore this summer, adding new Pangkor and Penang itineraries to its existing Tioman and Vietnam sailings. Read full story River cruising gains popularity as travelers embrace smaller ships, scenic routes Travelers are drawn to river cruising for the intimate ships, scenic routes and city-centre docking, with special offers driving bookings. Read full story Discovery Princess’ successful 2025/26 maiden season Down Under Royal Princesss, Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess are scheduled for future regional deployment. Read full story

Cunard partners with Olivier Awards for 2026 transatlantic programme Cunard has partnered with the Olivier Awards to deliver an expanded entertainment programme on every 2026 transatlantic crossing aboard Queen Mary 2. Read full story StarCruises unveils three-night Hong Kong cruises to Kaohsiung and Penghu Passengers can explore Kaohsiung’s vibrant culture and scenic Penghu, both located in the Taiwan Strait, on Star Cruises’ new three-night itineraries departing from Hong Kong. Read full story The Silent Orchestrator: How AI is redefining cruise operations and guest experience By Stanislaw Schmal, Lufthansa Industry Solutions, Miami, FL. Read full story

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