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Norwegian’s Ship Luna to Feature Prima Plus Dining and Bars

Norwegian has announced its new ship Norwegian Luna will offer all the innovative dining venues and bar experiences found in the Prima Plus class

Royal Caribbean Unveils “10.10” Deals for Select Cruises

Royal Caribbean announces “10.10” promotions for some sailings aboard Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, which will dock October 2025.

Mitsui OSK Lines Linked to New $413M FSRU Order in South Korea

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been connected to a recent order for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) placed in South Korea.

Royal Caribbean Updates Guests on Icon of the Seas' Return

Royal Caribbean International recently provided an update to guests regarding the status of the upcoming cruise aboard Icon of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Floats Out, Debuting in 2024

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, was recently floated out of the Meyer Turku shipyard, marking its first contact with water.

Carnival Corp's Growth Momentum Strong Heading into 2025

Carnival Corporation CEO, Josh Weinstein, emphasized the company's strong momentum during its third-quarter earnings call on Monday morning.

Celebrity Cruises Reveals Exciting 2026-27 European Deployment

Celebrity Cruises has revealed its 2026-27 itineraries, with the highlight being a summer season in Europe for the newly launched Celebrity Xcel.

San Diego Launches 2024-25 Cruise Season with Holland America

The Port of San Diego has officially begun its 2024-25 cruise season, continuing its long-standing partnership with Holland America Line.

Huge Strike of 45,000 Dockworkers Hits US East Coast Ports

At midnight, around 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas launched the largest industrial strike seen at global ports this century.

Villa Vie's Odyssey Sets Sail After Lengthy Delay in Belfast

Roughly 100 guests boarded Villa Vie's Odyssey, following a nearly five-month postponement to the residential cruise line’s inaugural voyage.

Ambassador Teams with Prima for Crafting-Themed Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line has joined forces with Prima magazine to offer a crafting cruise experience called “Crafting at Sea,” set for April 2025.

CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes

After Marcos administration’s relaxes cabotage laws, France’s CMA CGM becomes first foreign shipping line to operate routes in the Philippines.

Juneau Votes on Proposal to Ban Large Cruise Ships on Saturdays

Residents of Juneau are currently voting on a measure to prohibit large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.

Disinfection Used by Norwegian Effective Against Monkeypox

EcoloxTech has revealed that its environmentally-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection systems are effective against the monkeypox virus

Captain & Officer Charged for Illegal Border Crossings

Captain, Second Officer of Cameroon-flagged cargo ship accused of unlawful border crossings into Ukraine and transporting goods to and from Crimea

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