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First Project Ace ship is called Carnival Destiny Fincantieri cut steel for the 230,000gt vessel 30 years after the record-setting first Carnival Destiny entered service. Read full story

Star Clippers appoints Leo Chang as CEO He succeeds Eric Krafft, who moves to executive chairman. Read full story CTI to appeal court ruling on Fiumicino Waterfront cruise project The environmental go-ahead for the Royal Caribbean-affiliated development was thrown out by a regional court. Read full story TUI River Cruises orders two newbuilds from Concordia Damen TUI River Cruises contracted Dutch shipyard Concordia Damen to build two river cruise vessels as part of its fleet expansion programme. Read full story

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13 new areas coming soon to Celebrity Reflection Two — Orange Peel Bar & Grille and Tacos del Sol — are new to Celebrity Cruises and some are inspired by the Edge class. Read full story Galveston’s new Cruise Terminal 16 earns LEED Silver certification Features include energy-efficient building systems, water-saving fixtures, environmentally responsible construction materials and more. Read full story StarCruises returning to Hong Kong for autumn season StarCruises will operate Star Voyager from Hong Kong, offering multiple itinerary options during the region's peak travel period. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events 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 Asia 16 - 20 November 2026. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Seatrade Cruise Asia brings local and international executives and businesses together for networking, learning and discussion on opportunities for future growth potential. Find out more › Seatrade Cruise Global 5 – 8 April 2027. 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 7 – 8 April 2027. 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 ›

Raising expectations is the theme of the Seatrade Cruise Med conference AI & frictionless travel, deployment in a changing world, building resilient infrastructure, the premium shift, are some of key discussions in the conference agenda with a underlying focus of how can the Mediterranean continue to thrive as one of the world's most compelling cruise regions? Read full story July 31 deadline to enter the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 The deadline is approaching to enter this year’s Seatrade Cruise Awards, with three and a half weeks left to submit. Read full story Boston's new ADELTE passenger boarding bridge in service A double boarding cabin and operational flexibility characterize the HYDRA design for Massport. Read full story CLIA European Summit 2027 to be held in Alicante, Spain The March event will bring together senior cruise executives, policymakers and port leaders. Read full story

Suddenly, a bevy of summer cruise sales Some of the latest deals are from Norwegian Cruise Line, Costa, Seabourn, Uniworld and Star Clippers. Read full story Emerald Luni launched at Romanian shipyard The vessel is custom-designed to sail the Seine starting in March 2027. Read full story Hapag-Lloyd to shift Hanseatic nature from polar to Indian Ocean routes Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announced new premiere routes for its 2027/28 season across its five-ship fleet of luxury and expedition vessels. Read full story Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - July 2026 Check out the latest orderbook which counts 78+ firmed ocean-going ships worth $93.5bn*. Read full story

Windstar Cruises gives 'More Reasons to Say Yes' New bookings on select voyages through 2027 come with a free 'All-Inclusive' upgrade, reduced deposit and additional loyalty savings. Read full story Crystal outlnes four expert-led wellness at sea retreats in 2027 Programming will focus on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and longevity science, with one sailing even delving into food and wine. Read full story Royal Caribbean to report Q2 results July 28 A call with analysts will be webcast. Read full story Inside Expedition Cruising: The Expanding Definition of Exploration Inside Expedition Cruising: The Expanding Definition of Exploration Read full story

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