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Royal Caribbean's Q3 outperforms, 2026 outlook rises Shares were up about 1.5% in pre-market-open trading Tuesday. Read full story

Carnival reveals final Australian voyages for Adventure and Luminosa The ships are being withdrawn on Carnival's expressed need for greater regulatory certainty and more competitive operating conditions. Read full story Explora floats out fifth ship, marks sixth with coin ceremony Explora Journeys celebrated two construction milestones, floating out Explora V and holding the coin ceremony for Explora VI at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard. Read full story Mein Schiff 3 damaged in collision with two container ships TUI Cruises cancelled the Canary Islands sailing after the incident in Bremerhaven. No injuries were reported. Read full story

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Viking unfurls in-depth 19-day 'Grand Nile' journey Seventeen guided tours feature in the new 2028 program highlighted by a two-week Cairo-Aswan cruise. Read full story Captain Arctic set for November handover ahead of Arctic debut Selar's Captain Arctic is nearing its November handover in Mauritius as sea trials advance, 2027 Arctic plans take shape and early bookings build. Read full story New AECO measures to strengthen Arctic emissions reporting A common fuel-reporting framework will help establish an emissions baseline, track developments over time and improve knowledge of greenhouse-gas emissions. Read full story Lissette Robledo to drive Riviera’s stateside marketing strategy She brings more than 20 years of experience, including cruise work at Carnival. 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 ›

Kevin Smith to host Sea Cloud Americas President's Cruise Sea Cloud Spirit's July 20 Iberia voyage also features an exclusive Guggenheim experience and Iberian culinary traditions. Read full story My First Cruise Connections: Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management’s Frits van der Werff Frits van der Werff, VP commercial, Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management, shares his cruise industry firsts. Read full story NCLH extends Versonix Seaware to Oceania, Regent And Norwegian Cruise Line will upgrade to the platform's latest generation. Read full story Sven Lindblad sells $8.6m in Lindblad Expeditions stock This closely followed his sale of $5.6m worth of shares. Read full story

Phoenix Reisen to operate Oceania Insignia as Alvara Following some tweaks at Lloyd Werft, the ship is scheduled to enter service for the German line in November 2027. Read full story   Transcend Cruises appoints Edie Rodriguez CEO She succeeds Gregg Marston, who continues as a director, and joins the board of the charter-only river cruise company. Read full story Port Everglades achieves record 5.38m passenger moves This was up from the 4.77m in fiscal 2025. Read full story First wave of speakers announced for Seatrade Cruise Asia 2026 More than 35 speakers have been announced for Seatrade Cruise Asia 2026, with further names still to be confirmed ahead of the event in Kuala Lumpur on November 16-17. Read full story Seatrade Cruise Talks > In conversation with MedCruise, Reflections by past presidents > In Conversation with MedCruise President Theodora Riga > In Conversation with MedCruise | Laura Cimaglia, Port of Taranto > Cruise Pioneers Episode 10 | Ocean Conservation at Sea Seatrade Cruise Review > Read the September 2026 issue Inside Expedition Cruising: The Expanding Definition of Exploration > Download Your Copy Latest Orderbook > Download Orderbook – October 2026 Paolo Moretti appointed CEO and general manager, RINA The previous leader of RINA Services marine and certification businesses is now CEO and GM of the Italian certification and engineering company. Read full story Cruise tourism pours $310m into Great Lakes economies More ships and new ports fueled 2026 growth. Read full story Holland America's Beach Club at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay is open Nieuw Statendam's captain and cruise director led a toast for the inaugural ship visit. Read full story Cruise orderbook hits $94.6b and stretches 12 years The Seatrade Cruise Orderbook, updated mid-October, reveals a robust pipeline of new tonnage spanning more than a decade, with 81 vessels firmed totaling 221,752 lower berths. 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 › Carnival to pay 15-cent/share dividend The company reinstated dividend payments in early 2026. Read full story Explora Journeys appoints new North America president Lara Koslow will join from BCG Nov. 30, when Chris Austin transitions to the newly created role of president, luxury travel partnerships. Read full story Heritage Tours mark Holland America's 80 years in Alaska The roots go back to Chuck West's 1947 company, later called Westours and acquired by HAL. Read full story John Padgett's Spaxial deploys AI to improve the guest experience This new experiential AI platform gives crew the intelligence to anticipate needs and provide personalized service, at scale. Read full story Grand Hamptons Villa spans two levels on MSC World Atlantic A private cinema, interactive gaming, climbing tower and secret door revealing daily surprises are part of this one-of-a-kind family enclave. Read full story Azamara Journey set for Azamara Forward updates in late 2028 This follows Azamara Quest in November this year and Azamara Onward in November 2027. Read full story Aman at Sea taps Capt. Ertan Vasvi, extends Caribbean season He brings experience from Seabourn and Silversea, and the newly announced voyages add on to those already outlined for autumn 2027. Read full story Capital Cruising wraps Scotland season, more growth expected in 2027 Capital Cruising’s season in Scotland finishes this month with AIDAsol calling into the deep-water anchorage in Newhaven. Read full story Atlas Adventurer owner's suites have commanding views The yacht's largest accommodations are perched above the bridge and come with two bedrooms and wraparound balconies. Read full story Royal Caribbean’s two-ship Australasia season is off and running Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas are operating varied voyages from Brisbane and Sydney. Read full story Keeping cruise tourism local: Portsmouth meets with the industry Toursim leaders from Portsmouth and the wider UK south coast region were given the opportunity to promote the area to representatives from across the cruise industry. Read full story Antarctica21 opens bookings for 2028-29 air-cruise season With 47 departures it marks the expedition cruise operator’s largest Antarctic air-cruise season to date with all itineraries beginning and ending in Punta Arenas, Chile. Read full story More Topics Covered by Seatrade Cruise News Food and Beverage Covering trends, menu designs, suppliers, produce, and experiential dining and drinking. Find out more › Hotel Operations, Entertainment and Retail The latest news from across hotel operations, concessions, onboard retail and entertainment. 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