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Margaritaville at Sea Paradise to Add New Market-Style Eatery

The vessel, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will introduce a new self-service dining venue after completing a scheduled drydock in January 2026.

MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The MSC Sinfonia arrived in South America in late November in readiness to launch its 2025–26 season in Brazil, docking in Santos on November 25.

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026

Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.

Harbour Energy Plans Further Job Cuts Amid Tax Pressure

Harbour Energy prepares to eliminate roughly 100 offshore jobs in the North Sea as the extended windfall tax continues to limit investment.

Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.

Top Ships Considers Move Into Dubai Property Market

Greece’s Top Ships is preparing to branch out again, this time into Dubai real estate through a deal linked to its Chief Exec Evangelos Pistiolis

Ambassador & ORCA Raise Over £18,000 Through Whale Campaign

Ambassador Cruise Line and ORCA have announced that their #AmbassadorForWhales fundraising campaign has generated £18,426 to support ORCA’s work.

Princess Cruises Reveals 2027–28 Australia Summer Program

Princess Cruises outlines plans for the 2027–28 Australian summer season with sailings on Royal Princess, Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess.

Virgin Voyages Pays Tribute to Joan Templeman After Her Passing

Virgin Voyages has issued a heartfelt tribute following the death of Joan Templeman, the much-loved wife of Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America

The Costa Favolosa arrived in Santos earlier this month, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2025 – 2026 season in Brazil and South America.

Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities

Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port

A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th

Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa

Two cruise ships were delayed from reaching Tampa in Florida, USA on Monday 24th November after heavy fog restricted inbound traffic at the port.

AD Ports and Masdar Partner on Global Offshore Wind Projects

AD Ports Group has entered into a partnership with fellow UAE company Masdar to support the development and execution of offshore wind projects.

Fred. Olsen Launches Black Friday Savings on Selected Sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a limited Black Friday promotion in which they're offering up to £200 off per person on selected voyages.

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