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China Merchants Lists Former Viking Sun Cruise Ship for Sale
China’s cruise rebound is rewarding family-friendly mega ships and new homebuilt capacity. The fading of boutique luxury bets shows how quickly tastes and economics have shifted.
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Oceanwide Signs LOI for Two Hybrid Sail Polar Expedition Ships
As expedition cruising faces tighter emissions scrutiny, Oceanwide is betting wind-assisted hybrid ships can keep polar travel small and authentic while cutting impact.
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Margaritaville at Sea Launches Nashville Auditions for Beachcomber
As onboard entertainment becomes a battleground, Margaritaville is tapping Nashville’s live-music culture to give its next ship a venue feel, not a showroom.
Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess 2027-28 South America Cruises With Antarctica Go on Sale
Princess is leaning into a growing appetite for longer, more immersive fly-and-cruise journeys, using Antarctica’s scenic days to differentiate South America from Caribbean staples.
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DeSantis Signs SB 302 to Curb Dredging in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve
The move draws a hard line for Florida’s cruise growth, signaling that mega-ship expansion will flow through existing Gulf ports rather than new terminals in protected waters.
Disney Cruise Line
Oriental Land Forms Subsidiary for Disney-Branded Japan Cruises
Oriental Land’s move into Disney-branded cruising signals a new battleground for family travel in Japan, as operators chase year-round leisure growth beyond theme parks.
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DOT Data Show Cruise Ship Sex Crime Reports Rose to 131 in 2025
As cruise travel rebounds to record demand, the rising federal reports underscore how shipboard safety and accountability are becoming a bigger test for an industry built on carefree escapes.
Celebrity Cruises
Florida Man Arrested for Alleged Exposure in Celebrity Eclipse Sauna
It is a reminder that misconduct at sea can swiftly turn into a court case on land, sharpening attention on cruise security and protections for young passengers.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream Returns to Galveston After Marseille Dry Dock
The refit underscores how cruise lines are modernizing older ships with new onboard venues to drive spending as Galveston cements itself as a major Gulf cruise hub.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Keeps Drink Packages at Great Stirrup Cay After Reversal
Cruise lines are turning private islands into profit centers, but guests still expect onboard-style perks ashore. Norwegian’s walk-back shows how sensitive that trust is.
Celebrity Cruises
Hurtigruten Names Matthew Stuart Sales Director for UK and New Markets
As expedition cruising heats up, Hurtigruten is doubling down on the travel trade in the United Kingdom and new markets to keep Nordic itineraries front of mind with advisors.
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TUI River Cruises Orders Two Methanol-Ready Ships for 2028
As river cruising adds capacity across Europe, TUI is betting that cleaner fuel ready ships and a refreshed onboard style will help it stand out against incumbents.