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Palermo expanding capacity with new terminal and walkway project Palermo's cruise infrastructure receives major upgrades with a new terminal open and a planned walkway connecting passengers directly to the city centre. Read full story

Vladivostok resumes cruise operations after six year gap Vladivostok, the most visited Russian Far Eastern cruise port before the pandemic, recently resumed cruise operations with a call by Eastern Venus. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Marella Cruises’ Fiona Noone Fiona Noone, marine planning and port operations manager, Marella Cruises, shares her cruise industry firsts. Read full story Carnival rolls out patriotic programming for America's 250th The line is an official America250 partner. Read full story

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Aroya partnering with Lufthansa City Center International Aroya Cruises has formed a strategic partnership with Lufthansa City Center International to expand its global distribution reach following a successful inaugural year welcoming guests from 117 nationalities. Read full story Forever Broadway premieres on Dream Cruises' flagship Dream Cruises has announced the debut of "Forever Broadway," a musical production launched exclusively aboard Genting Dream on June 5 as part of the cruise line's 10th anniversary celebrations. Read full story

IAATO's new Geofenced Whale Area around South Orkney Islands IAATO members operating within the designated area will voluntarily observe a 10-knot speed restriction between Nov. 1 and May 30 for an initial two-year period or until further notice. Read full story RINA to host cruise networking event in Southampton Industry professionals will discuss design evolution, retrofit strategies, operational transformation, and the role of technical expertise and digital capabilities in driving change at the event on June 25. Read full story

HX cuts emissions 12% in first ESRS-compliant ESG report HX published its 2025 ESG Report featuring European Sustainability Reporting Standards compliance and a new sustainability strategy with measurable targets through 2030. Read full story Baltic cruise season expands beyond summer For cruise lines exploring opportunities in the region, Cruise Baltic offers a range of tools and networking opportunities Read full story

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