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Lindblad acquires White Desert Antarctica and Echo Charlie Together, the companies will unlock exploration across air, land and sea. The $61m-plus deal is the largest in Lindblad history. Read full story

Air Force veteran Gen. Lori Robinson is Legend of the Seas' godmother She'll preside over Royal Caribbean's third Icon-class ship's naming at Port Everglades in a Veterans Day salute. Read full story Year-round Europe cruising, Wesley D'Silva profiled and more Seatrade Cruise Review examines shifting seasonality in Europe, profiles Regent Seven Seas Cruises President Wesley D'Silva and gives a deep-dive into Mediterranean and Asia trends. Read full story HX Expeditions unfurls expansive 2028/29 season Some shorter itineraries for time-poor travellers, new Greenland and Alaska routes, Antarctica and South Georgia in one sailing, more Scandinavia and Svalbard plus a Northwest Passage are among the choices. Read full story

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Marseille eyes record 2.8m passengers as shore power goes live The cruise port projects record growth this year following the activation of shore power connectivity and enhanced passenger experiences. Read full story Port of San Diego kicks off busy cruise season More than 700,000 passengers are expected. Read full story Meyer Turku lays Icon 5's keel The first major steel building block was placed in the dry dock where the Royal Caribbean ship will take shape over the next two years. Read full story MSC World Asia completes final sea trials ahead of November delivery MSC Cruises' third World Class vessel completed final sea trials off France's Atlantic coast, positioning the LNG-powered flagship for delivery later this year. 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 ›

Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions team on newbuild Travelmarvel, the premium arm of APT Travel Group, and Quark Expeditions are partnering on a purpose-built vessel scheduled to enter service in 2029. Read full story Aroya shifts from Arabian Gulf to Mediterranean in 2026/27 Aroya will redeploy its flagship vessel from the Arabian Gulf to an expanded Mediterranean programme for winter 2026-27, adding Alexandria as a second embarkation point. Read full story French Atlantic Ports to showcase connectivity with Med and N. Europe French Atlantic Ports will present a coordinated offer connecting the Atlantic coast with Mediterranean and Northern European cruise itineraries at Seatrade Cruise Med 2026. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Barcelona Europe Supply’s Serafin Blazquez Serafin Blazquez, global business development director, Barcelona Europe Supply, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story

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