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Norwegian Bella to cap NCL's Prima class The ship will debut in Europe in May 2028 with cruises from Barcelona. Read full story

Industry warns Danish cruise tax threatens local ports The proposed 200 DKK cruise passenger tax is designed to raise around 300m DKK a year, but the industry warns the fee is among the highest in Europe and could drive ships and revenue away from Danish ports. Read full story Sven Lindblad sells $5.6m in Lindblad Expeditions stock This occurred with the stock trading near its 52-week high. Read full story Virgin Voyages promotes Matt Lebbern on strong Europe/ANZ growth Europe is heading for a record year on top of a succcessful 2025 and ANZ sales are up 30%. Read full story

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Marpower gas turbine system to be tested on cruise ships The EU-funded Marpower project is preparing a case study that will apply its gas turbine-based power system to a reference cruise vessel, testing energy and emissions performance under different operating scenarios. Read full story Crystal reports strong UK sales growth ahead of wave 2027 Crystal's UK business is gathering pace, with sales climbing, booking values rising and almost half its guests now first-time customers. Read full story El Salvador deploys SITA border data gateway El Salvador's migration authority has deployed SITA's traveler data gateway, giving border authorities an earlier and fuller view of travellers arriving by air and sea. Read full story Riviera Travel's new Vacation Guarantee comes as US sales double The promise is designed to give travel advisors and their clients greater peace of mind when booking. 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 ›

Valparaíso expects 25% more cruise calls this season The Chilean port welcomed its first 2026/27 ship on Oct. 17. Read full story MSC opens 2029 world cruise bookings with extended Oz/Asia Bookings for the 2029 MSC World Cruise are now open for a 119-night journey around the globe aboard MSC Magnifica. Read full story AAPA confirms Rory Respicio as first Americas Region director The GM of the Port Authority of Guam joins the association's board of directors. Read full story Crown Princess starts 2026/27 cruise season in Western Australia This also marks the one-year countdown to when sister ship Sapphire Princess will be homeported in Fremantle. Read full story

APT, Travelmarvel release early 2028 Europe itineraries as passengers book further ahead River and ocean journeys across a variety of destinations, from the Douro to Dubrovnik, are highlighted in new and returning routes. Read full story Seatrade Cruise Orderbook - October 2026 October orderbook totals 81+ firm orders worth $94.6bn*. Read full story

Lindblad to report third quarter financial results Nov. 3 A call with analysts is scheduled that day. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Khameis Al Hefeiti, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Khameis Al Hefeiti, cruise senior executive, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story

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