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P&O Cruises Adds St. Kitts Homeport for Iona Fly-Cruises in 2027
Basseterre's shift from day stop to turnaround highlights a Caribbean race for fly and cruise gateways, aiming to keep more visitor spending and jobs onshore.
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Four Seasons I Sets Sail From Málaga on Debut Mediterranean Cruise
Four Seasons’ debut yacht shows hotel brands are turning boutique yachting into a competitive arena, raising expectations for service-led small-ship travel.
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Norwegian Jade Sails From Peru on 17-Night Cruise to San Diego
Repositioning cruises are becoming sought-after itineraries, as lines turn seasonal moves into destination-rich runs that can bring fresh tourism to smaller Pacific ports.
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AIDA Sets Hamburg Celebrations for 30th Anniversary in 2026
AIDA is turning its anniversary into a Hamburg-wide showcase that underscores how cruise brands rely on marquee homeports and travel sellers to defend share in a crowded market.
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Royal Caribbean Cancels 20+ Freedom of the Seas PortMiami Sailings
The move underscores how fluid cruise deployments have become as Royal Caribbean shifts ships to match demand, leaving Miami’s summer lineup less predictable.
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China Tourism Group, CSSC Back Two New Cruise Ships for Adora
China’s drive to build its own cruise fleet is gathering pace, strengthening domestic shipbuilding know-how and setting up Adora to compete as Asia’s cruise market rebounds.
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Fred. Olsen Offers Up to £50 Off Select Cruises for 2026-27
The offer underscores how boutique cruise brands are leaning on travel agents and regional ports like Newcastle to keep shoulder-season demand steady for smaller ships.
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Viking Libra Floats Out as First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship
Hydrogen propulsion is moving from pilot projects to full ships as cruise lines chase access to strict-emissions destinations. Viking's bet could reshape how newbuilds meet future rules.
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Princess Cruises Sets Record 2026 Alaska Season With 180 Sailings
Alaska is becoming the summer battleground for big-ship cruising, and Princess is leaning on a new flagship and deeper onboard storytelling to differentiate.
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Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami
As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.
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Riverside Rolls Out Modular 3- to 5-Night European River Cruises
By breaking the weeklong river cruise template, Riverside is betting on travelers who want Europe in smaller bites, a shift that could pressure rivals to rethink fixed departures.
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StarCruises and Dream Cruises Add Fuel Surcharges on Asia Sailings
As oil-price shocks ripple through shipping lanes, cruise lines are leaning on adjustable surcharges instead of higher fares, shifting more price risk onto travelers.