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It's official: Royal Caribbean acquiring 50% of Sandals Resorts

The $3b deal advances Jason Liberty's vision to build a broader vacation platform and Adam Stewart's desire to grow Sandals.

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PortMiami reclaims world's busiest cruise port status Ten million passenger moves were reached Sept. 14, with two weeks still to go in fiscal 2026. Read full story

Port of Galveston trustees to consider pausing cruise terminal talks The port has been in exclusive discussions with Royal Caribbean about a new facility. Read full story Scenic Group partners for India expansion Assam Bengal Navigation will provide decades of local expertise. Read full story AmaWaterways appoints Steve Spivak as CCO The Tauck veteran will bring together key business areas, overseeing sales, service & reservations and revenue management. Read full story

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New Beach Club, dining at HAL's RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay A food pavilion, refreshed bars and upgraded cabanas are among changes at the private island. Read full story What defines expedition cruising and can the Med gain more ships? 73% of the audience at a Seatrade Cruise Med expedition panel chose meaningful local connection, remote and unusual destinations and expert-led exploration as the top three factors. Read full story Visit Eidfjord appoints new managing director starting Jan. 1 Mona Haugland Hellesnes will take over the role from Inge Tangerås, who'll retire next spring. Read full story Sicily port authority explores Lampedusa, Pantelleria's cruise potential Sicily's port system authority launched an exploratory project at Seatrade Cruise Med to ascertain if these islands can target luxury and boutique segments. Read full story Upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events Seatrade Cruise Asia 16 - 19 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 ›

E.ON partnership will help Meyer Group cut CO₂ emissions Five decarbonization projects were agreed in the initial phase, with eventual plans to work on more environmentally friendly cruise ships. Read full story Germany’s Viva Cruises appoints Australian representative A launch offer provides a free cabin upgrade on selected sailings departing next summer. Read full story Celestyal launches 190 shore excursions for winter Mediterranean routes Experiences include "Community Connections," designed to link passengers with local communities. Read full story Disney Believe is taking shape The newbuild's first gigablock was floated out at Meyer Werft. Meanwhile, in Ireland, a Make-A-Wish event hosted families. Read full story

Ponant Explorations welcomes legendary Carita house on board Both French and dedicated to excellence in luxury hospitality, the high-end cruise company and the iconic beauty and wellness marque formed an exclusive partnership. Read full story Destination Highlights expands to Mykonos and Agios Nikolaos The guides offer shareable content to inspire cruise passengers before they arrive. Read full story Swan Hellenic opens first Southern Hemisphere office There are no immediate plans to sail in Australian waters, however a number of itineraries are expected to appeal to Australians. Read full story

Isles of Scilly reports zero cruise cancellations in 2026 season The Isles of Scilly recoded 46 cruise calls and 19,000 passengers this season. Read full story Australia No. 2 source market for Windstar Cruises Helen Beck represented the line at CLIA Australasia’s Cruise360. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: James Coughlan, MD, Shorex Australia James Coughlan, MD, Shorex Australia, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story

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