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Orient Express Corinthian Hits 12 Knots Under Sail in Sea Trials
As luxury cruise capacity surges, Orient Express is betting that modern sail power and lower-emission design will help its first ship stand out in a crowded pipeline.
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Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises Adds Bridgetown as Seasonal Homeport From 2027
Princess’s move underscores Barbados’s rise as a winter cruise gateway for the United Kingdom, as lines compete for Caribbean homeport space linked to airlift.
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R Yacht Picks cruisePAL Systems for Sefu Ahead of 2027 Debut
As Japan’s cruise newcomers bet on boutique, year-round sailing, integrated reservations and onboard technology are becoming the backbone for consistent, hotel-style service at sea.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Swaps Falmouth for Cozumel on Legend of the Seas
The shift highlights Royal Caribbean’s push to control more of the guest experience in Mexico, steering ships toward ports tied to its growing private-destination footprint.
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Celestyal Cancels Remaining March Arabian Gulf Cruises Amid Tensions
Celestyal’s pullback shows how fast geopolitical risk can upend cruise plans, raising doubts about the Arabian Gulf winter season as lines pivot to the Mediterranean.
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Port of Mobile Sees First Simultaneous Docking by Two Cruise Lines
Mobile’s dual-ship day hints at a Gulf Coast cruise rebound, as big-line homeporting and boutique itineraries give the region more ways to capture tourism dollars.
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Queen Mary 2 Salutes Historic Namesake Off Long Beach
In a cruise-dominated era, Cunard’s liner heritage is a branding edge. Long Beach’s preserved Queen Mary shows how maritime landmarks can anchor year-round tourism.
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Regent Seven Seas Names Wesley D. Silva President for 2026
Luxury and ultra-luxury cruising is becoming a fight for travel advisor attention. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is knitting Regent and Oceania closer to compete on service and sales reach.
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Margaritaville at Sea Ships Earn Perfect 100 on CDC Inspections
With stomach-bug headlines still shaping traveler confidence, sanitation grades have become a real competitive edge. Margaritaville at Sea’s results put it in rare company.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice Returns After Singapore Refit Adds 54 Cabins
Celebrity’s overhaul shows how cruise lines are turning midlife ships into floating resorts, adding premium dining and outdoor spaces to stay competitive without new builds.
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Viking Orders Two New Expedition Ships for 2030 and 2031
Viking is locking in scarce shipyard capacity as luxury cruising draws new entrants, betting that small-ship expeditions will stay resilient while keeping room to scale later.
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Viking Sells 86% of 2026 Core Cruise Capacity in Early Bookings
Viking’s rapid sell-through shows premium cruising demand is holding up even as capacity grows, giving the line pricing power and a cushion against rising operating costs.