Southwest N.S. port of call for six cruise ships this fall
The first of six cruise ships scheduled to stop in southwestern Nova Scotia will be arriving Sept. 9 in Shelburne. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Announces Industry’s First Entirely Gluten-Free Ocean Voyage
Oceania Cruises today announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage. Sailing aboard Oceania Vista® in 2028, the groundbreaking journey will invite guests to experience the full breadth of the line’s renowned culinary program without the need to navigate menus, question preparation practices or worry about cross-contact. (more…)
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Croisieurope Announces 2027 Cruise Program Featuring A New Ship On The Amazon, An Extended Season In Europe Plus New & Extended Worldwide River & Ocean Itineraries
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has released details of its 2027 program which features over 170 river, canal and ocean itineraries on 50 ships, sailing on 43 waterways in 38 countries. (more…)
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‘World’s Longest Cruise’ Officially Sets Sail on 371-Day Journey Visiting More Than 220 Ports
Explorations by Oceania’s unique sailing aboard the ‘Regatta’ offers travelers the opportunity to book shorter eight-day sailings or the full world cruise visiting six continents. (more…)
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Starboard and Azamara Cruises Debut First-Ever Cruise Retail Shopping Rewards Program
New Azamara Shopping Rewards Elevates the Guest Experience Through Retail Rewards Integration that Extends Beyond the Voyage Itself. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Invites Elite Members to Enter “Share Your Princess Story” Contest for the Opportunity to Experience the 2027 Rose Parade®
Princess Cruises is inviting Princess Captain’s Circle Elite members to enter the “Share Your Princess Story” contest for a chance to ride aboard the cruise line’s floral float in the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2027, in Pasadena, Calif. (more…)
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Travelmarvel Reveals Travellers Want More for Their Money as Worldwide 2027 Sale Launches
Travelmarvel, the premium arm of APT Travel Group, has launched its Worldwide 2027 Sale, offering travellers a range of exclusive extras and savings designed to add greater value to their holiday. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean floats out fourth Icon-class ship for the first time
Hero of the Seas has now entered the outfitting phase of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. (more…)
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MSC Cruises cancels Armonia repositioning voyage to South Africa over Red Sea
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia’s repositioning voyage to South Africa due to the security situation in the Red Sea region. (more…)
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Hurtigruten Appoints Matt DeWitte as VP, Sales and Marketing, Americas
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Ambassador Cruise Line Fam Trip in Honfleur & Normandy
“On August 29, we welcomed Ambassador Cruise Line, one of our most regular cruise callers, and 30 travel agents for a fam trip to experience the destination first-hand”, says Jerome Radanovic, Terminal of Honfleur cruise promoter. (more…)
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Hurtigruten UK Launches Flight-Inclusive Offer Across 250+ Departures in 2027
Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has announced a new wave offer of at least 15% off 2027 fly cruises. (more…)
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Prime Minister Tours Antigua Cruise Port As Upland Development Project Nears Completion
Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) welcomed Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne and Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Charles Fernandez for a construction update of its Upland Development on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as the project enters its final stages ahead of its anticipated fall 2026 opening. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Anticipates An Unforgettable Caribbean Season
From mid-October 2026 through March 2027, Explora Journeys’ upcoming Caribbean season brings this diversity to life across two ships, combining the elevated service, spaciousness and experiences of the region’s most refined resorts with the freedom to discover multiple destinations with ease; no unpacking, repacking or complicated logistics. (more…)
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CroisiEurope Unveils 2027 Cruise Program With 170+ Itineraries
CroisiEurope released its 2027 program featuring over 170 river, canal and ocean itineraries across 50 ships. (more…)
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Viking Honors Top Travel Advisor Partners as Godparents of Seven New River Ships
Viking announced that seven distinguished travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships. (more…)
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30 Voyages, 14 Destinations, Two Ships: Silversea Closes Out an Immersive 2026 Alaska Season
Silversea has concluded its 2026 Alaska season, having completed 30 voyages aboard Silver Moon and Silver Whisper that immersed guests into the region between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska, from May 14 through September 3. (more…)
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Reimagined Ocean Bar Debuts on Oosterdam with Expanded Entertainment
Holland America Line Evolution is bringing a new chapter to Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam. (more…)
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Margaritaville at Sea Expands Casino Players Club Perks, Including a Free Cabin
Margaritaville at Sea is expanding Casino Players Club benefits, effective October 1, 2026. (more…)
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Gulf War Forces Antarctic Expedition Firm to Replace Historic Liner
The start-up Terra Nova Expeditions announced this week that it has been forced to change plans for its inaugural expedition cruise season to Antarctica. (more…)
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Chris Botti At Sea IV: Fall Colors To Set Sail For Autumn Landscape Cruise
The cruise will also feature Michael McDonald, Sarah McLachlan, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lizz Wright, José James, Peter Cincotti and more. (more…)
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Van Tiem Elektro selects EST-Floattech to supply Octopus High Energy battery systems for 15 new river cruise vessels
EST-Floattech has been contracted by Dutch system integrator Van Tiem Elektro to supply its Octopus High Energy battery systems for a new series of 15 river cruise vessels. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska ‘disaster’ cruise after 1,700 guests spent days on docked ship
Royal Caribbean has nixed an upcoming Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers already spent two days on board while it remained docked in Vancouver. (more…)
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Corazul: Charter Contract Signed; Ship to Enter Drydock Soon
Corazul Cruceros is moving forward in its plans to launch service with the Buenavista in Brazil later this year. (more…)
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Floating Casinos vs. Online Gaming
Step aboard a luxury liner or simply reach for your smartphone to enjoy gaming wherever you are. From game variety to user experience, here’s how cruise ship casinos compare with today’s mobile platforms. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises® Announces Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Captain Nico Corbijn
Azamara Cruises® today announced the retirement of Captain Nico Corbijn, Chief Administrative Officer, following a 43-year career in the cruise industry. (more…)
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Five Reasons to Sail on MSC This Winter
From a brand-new flagship in the Mediterranean to winter sun in the Caribbean or Canary Islands and festive city breaks in Northern Europe, MSC Cruises’ winter 2026/2027 season will feature 168 destinations across 72 countries, offering travelers one of its most varied winter programs to date. (more…)
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Russian flagged expedition vessel Professor Molchanov seized by Norway in Svalbard
The arrest of Professor Molchanov, a vessel used for Arctic expedition cruises, is part of Ukraine’s effort to enforce a US$4.22 billion arbitration ruling against Russia. (more…)
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70000TONS OF METAL Announces Public Sales and First Half of the Line-up for 2027
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, just announced that Public Sales for the 2027 sailing will begin on Monday, September 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com. (more…)
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Marella Cruises releases Cruise Month deals
Marella Cruises , TUI’s UK cruise line, has unveiled its Cruise Month deals for bargain-hunting holidaymakers, available throughout September (1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026), with savings on Marella Cruises holidays. (more…)
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Juneau Assembly puts decision on cruise ship limits on hold
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) has postponed codifying its cruise ship limit into ordinance until additional work has been completed.
During the Aug. 31 CBJ assembly committee of the whole worksession, Mayor Beth Weldon proposed an amendment to making the five-ship-a-day limit a mandate rather than a voluntary agreement, citing the need for the Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF 2.0) to collect more data and finish their findings.
Weldon’s motion was carried on a 5-4 vote.
Full story Juneau Assembly puts decision on cruise ship limits on hold
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Princess Cruises Drops Princess Cays from Upcoming Itineraries
Princess Cruises is dropping visits to its private destination in The Bahamas, Princess Cays, starting this fall. (more…)
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WICO Reports 314 Cruise Calls as Harbor Dredging Nears
The West Indian Company Limited has recorded 314 cruise ship calls so far this year as passenger traffic approaches pre-pandemic levels, while work on the Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project is expected to begin within the next 60 to 90 days, according to a press release. (more…)
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Riviera pauses Danube and Rhine river cruise sales
Riviera Travel has paused the sale of Danube and Rhine river cruises scheduled between now and mid-September due to the disruptions caused by low water levels. (more…)
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Regent Seven Seas Unveils Largest-Ever Spa & Wellness Experience Onboard Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has pulled back the curtain on its largest-ever wellness offering, which will debut on Seven Seas Prestige when the ship launches at the end of this year. (more…)
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Seabourn Announces 138-Day “2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons”
Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons, an extraordinary 138-day luxury voyage aboard Seabourn Quest that invites travelers to experience some of the world’s most captivating destinations across five continents. (more…)
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SeaDream Yacht Club Plans for First New Yacht in 25 Years
SeaDream Yacht Club will welcome its first new yacht in 25 years to the fleet in 2029. At approximately 495 feet in length, SeaDream III will welcome around 200 guests, cared for by a crew of nearly equal number. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Opens New Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the opening of Great Tides Waterpark on its private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces New Itineraries And Ships For 2028. Three New Super Ships, Eight European Itineraries and a Mystery Journey
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its 2028 program, with the launch of three new Super Ships, eight itineraries and a Mystery Journey, taking the surprise beyond the river. (more…)
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Riverside Luxury Cruises Introduces New 2027 Cycling Cruises on the Danube
Guests can ride up to 405 miles of the Danube Cycle Path while enjoying the comforts of a luxury river cruise. (more…)
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