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Azamara Launches 10-Member Travel Advisor Council in North America
As cruise brands fight for premium travelers, Azamara is betting that closer ties with advisors will sharpen its product and speed up response to changing guest tastes.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Prima Plus Ship Norwegian Luna
Norwegian’s latest Prima Plus ship underscores how cruise lines are competing with bigger, attraction-led vessels and private-island stops to win short Caribbean getaways.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Limits Smart Glasses Use in Sensitive Onboard Areas
As camera-equipped wearables spread, cruise lines are drawing clearer boundaries to protect passenger privacy, signaling how travel brands may police always-on tech.
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Aroya Cruises Cancels Remaining 2026 Arabian Gulf Sailings
The halt underscores how quickly Arabian Gulf cruising can be upended by geopolitics, testing Saudi Arabia’s push to build a homegrown cruise brand and a regional tourism hub.
Disney Cruise Line
Port of Vancouver Forecasts Record 2026 Cruise Season at Canada Place
Vancouver is cementing its role as the Pacific gateway for Alaska cruises as new brands add capacity. Terminal tech and shore power aim to curb congestion and emissions.
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Lindblad Posts Record 2025 Net Yield as Revenue Jumps 20%
Lindblad’s results underline the pricing power returning to expedition travel, as the company frees growth by squeezing more sailings from the same fleet in a tight ship market.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Adventure to Leave Year-Round Sydney for Seasonal Runs in 2028
Carnival's shift highlights how regulatory uncertainty is pushing cruise capacity to more welcoming markets, increasing pressure on Australia and New Zealand to stay competitive.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Launches Carnival Millions App Lottery With $1M Jackpot
Carnival is turning onboard gaming into an app-first, ship-to-ship event, signaling how cruise lines are using digital platforms to drive engagement beyond the casino floor.
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia Starts Malta Drydock Refit to Add Yacht Club
MSC is upgrading an older Musica-class ship with a private Yacht Club enclave, a sign cruise lines are adding premium spaces to older fleets to win Alaska travelers.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line Christens Disney Adventure in Singapore
Disney’s Singapore homeport move signals cruise brands are betting on Asia’s growing leisure market, with theme park style ships turning short sailings into destinations.
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Seabourn Names Expedition Team for Encore’s 2026 Alaska Debut
As Alaska fills with new ships, luxury lines are competing on depth of access, not just scenery. Seabourn is betting expert-led exploration will be the differentiator.
Princess Cruises
Regal Princess Rescues Four From Sinking Boat Near Yucatán
The rescue underscores how cruise ships between Mexico and Cuba often become first responders to distressed small boats, reflecting a recurring safety challenge in the region.