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Port of Palm Beach Plans $43 Million Cruise Terminal Upgrade
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Palm Beach’s only homeported cruise ship, has sailed year-round from the port since April 2022 and carries up to 1,680 passengers.
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Plans 2027 Refurbishments for Europa Ships
Following its yard visit, Europa 2's spring 2027 season is scheduled to include maiden calls in Western Australia, Papua New Guinea and Palau.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Corporation Donates $25,000 for Hawaii Storm Recovery
Direct Relief is providing medical supplies, water purification materials and personal care items for people displaced by the storms in Hawaii.
MSC Cruises
ORCA Urges Cruise Lines to Curb Cumulative Wildlife Disturbance
Jones cited type B1 killer whales in Antarctica, which may receive several ship visits a day; ORCA has observed malnutrition linked to reduced foraging.
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Costa Serena’s Return Leaves Gap in Santos Short-Cruise Program
Costa Serena will introduce the Sea Destinations program to South America, with onboard parties off Copacabana and near Balneario Camboriu rather than extra port calls.
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Viking Plans 34 Dover Calls in 2027 After Visitor Growth
Viking's Dover partnership has brought more than 25,000 visitors to local attractions, a 30% increase on the previous year; Viking Saturn calls on 1 October.
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Fincantieri Holds 56% of Cruise Ships Due for Delivery by 2039
Fincantieri operates 18 shipyards across three continents, while T. Mariotti accounts for the remaining percentage point in Italy’s 57% vessel share.
Disney Cruise Line
Two-Year Cruise Planning Window Puts Focus on Port Crowds
Cruise Lines International Association says itineraries are generally planned at least two years ahead, giving destinations time to prepare for schedules, passenger volumes and excursions.
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Seabourn Names Expedition Teams for 2026-27 Antarctica Cruises
Each sailing carries a 21-member team to lead shore landings, Zodiac excursions and optional kayaking, with daily briefings and Seabourn Conversations sessions onboard.
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Victoria’s Ogden Point Poised to Break 2022 Cruise Call Record
After this week, only two calls remain: Norwegian Encore on October 13 and National Geographic Venture on October 18, the scheduled final visit of Victoria’s season.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises AI Planning App Launches on Claude
On Claude’s web and desktop versions, users can find the Princess Cruises connector under Customize and Connectors, then enable it in a new or existing chat.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Moves Hero of the Seas Debut to August 1, 2027
Hero of the Seas is being outfitted at Meyer Turku in Finland after floating out September 4, 2026, with sea trials and delivery still ahead of Miami service.