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Norwegian Viva Moves to Miami, Cancels San Juan Sailings
Affected sailings run from November 1, 2027, through January 23, 2028, while Norwegian Prima keeps round-trip Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan.
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Jed Stafford
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Viking Opens Bookings for New 2026 European River Cruise Excursions
Viking says 2030 Bavaria departures tied to the Oberammergau Passion Play are not yet open for booking, though guests can sign up for more information.
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Asuka III Marks First Year Since Meyer Werft Delivery
During its delivery voyage around Africa, Asuka III passed the original Asuka off the Canary Islands and later sailed with Asuka II near St. Helena.
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Rough Weather Delays Liberty of the Seas Return to Southampton
Royal Caribbean told guests the Southampton terminal would stay closed for embarkation until 2:30 p.m., with all passengers checked in and onboard by 6:30 p.m.
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MSC Poesia to Carry Whale Observer in Alaska This Summer
NOAA’s Alaska humpback approach rules date to July 2001; in the Juneau area, nine vessel-strike incidents were reported from 2020 through 2024.
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Victoria Welcomes Six Inaugural Cruise Calls at Ogden Point
Victoria’s growing mix of cruise brands points to Ogden Point’s rising appeal, while Indigenous-led welcomes help define the port’s identity in a competitive Pacific Northwest market.
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MSC Poesia Adds Whale Observer to Reduce Alaska Strike Risks
The deployment brings Poesia into Southeast Alaska waters where nine vessel-strike incidents were reported near Juneau from 2020 through 2024, six involving calves.
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Valletta Cruise Port Signs Deal to Restore Power Station as Hotel
The Floriana building later housed the Central Power Station, where Malta’s first public electricity service began in 1894 with four steam-driven generating units.
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Global Ports Holding Wins 30-Year Ferrol Cruise Terminal Deal
The first phase calls for a 480-square-meter building, and Global Ports Holding plans a mobile facility so Ferrol can handle more than one cruise call at once.
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Frank Del Rio Sues Norwegian Cruise Line Over $8M Retirement Deal
Del Rio alleges retirement talks began aboard Norwegian Prima in Venice and continued in Iceland, before a signed agreement covered 10 quarters instead of 18.
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MSC Meraviglia Returns to Europe for First Time Since 2022
Passengers can board the seven-night rotation in Spain, France or Italy, with Tunis included as a call but not an embarkation port.
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Trafalgar Launches $150 Advisor Incentive for River Cruises
New bookings must be deposited and registered with promo code TR26EARN, while group charters are excluded from the incentive.