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Royal Caribbean Expands Use of AI to Enhance Guest Experience

Royal Caribbean Group is leveraging AI and generative AI to improve performance and strengthen operations, according to Chairman/CEO Jason Liberty

MSC Expands Yacht Club to Musica and Orchestra Ships

MSC Cruises will be adding its MSC Yacht Club experience to two more vessels, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, according to a company press release.

Carnival Expands Cheers! Zero Proof Package for 2026 Sailings

Carnival is extending its Cheers! Zero Proof beverage package to every cruise departing in 2026, according to Brand Ambassador John Heald.

Emerald Opens Bookings for 2026-27 Mekong Season

Emerald Cruises & Tours has opened reservations for its 2026-2027 Southeast Asia river cruise season, according to a company press release.

Victoria to Launch Australia’s First Offshore Wind Auction

The Australian government has confirmed it will move ahead with the nation’s first offshore wind auction, to be held in the state of Victoria.

FMC Fines MSC $22.67m for Shipping Act Violations

The Federal Maritime Commission, the US shipping regulator, issues $22.67 million fine to MSC for three violations of the country’s Shipping Act.

Diamond Princess Adds Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill

Princess Cruises has introduced two new specialty dining venues aboard the Diamond Princess, the company announced in a recent press release.

Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network

Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.

Odyssey of the Seas Sailing Delayed by Winter Storm

Royal Caribbean International has notified guests booked on an upcoming Odyssey of the Seas cruise that the departure will be postponed by a day.

Eikborg Loses Rudder After Grounding Near Portuguese Port

Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Eikborg suffers loss of rudder control following a brief grounding while departing the port of Figueira da Foz.

Port NOLA Surpasses One Million Cruise Passengers in 2025

The Port of New Orleans reported 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements in calendar year 2025, according to a PR issued by the port authority.

Princess Cruises Creates Guest Operations Group

Princess Cruises is reorganizing shoreside leadership and introducing a new department aimed at strengthening oversight of the guest experience.

Western Bulk Launches Lumber and Projects Team in Bergen

Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk has announced the establishment of a new lumber and projects team based in the city of Bergen.

Developers Study New Cruise Port Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida

SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC are evaluating plans to develop a new cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County, Florida.

Passenger Overboard Reported on Star Breeze in Polynesia

Code Oscar alert issued aboard Windstar’s Star Breeze after a passenger was reported overboard while the ship was sailing in French Polynesia.

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