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Century Cruises to Launch Century Diamond on Rhine in 2027
Built by Concordia Damen Shipbuilding in the Netherlands, the 135-meter vessel will have 76 cabins and suites across four decks, using about 60 percent recycled steel.
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Seabourn Offers Up to $2,000 Onboard Credit Through 2029
Sample itineraries include Seabourn Quest’s seven-day Sweden, Denmark and Kiel Canal voyage in August 2027, pairing Scandinavian city visits with a Kiel Canal transit.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Spirit Reorders Hawaii Calls to Avoid Hurricane Nolo
Carnival Spirit is scheduled to make its final call at Victoria, British Columbia, on October 7 before returning to Seattle for debarkation on October 8.
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Palma Lowers Peak-Summer Cruise Passenger Threshold to 7,500
In 2024, Palma received 259,007 cruise passengers in August, compared with 45,317 in February, while annual ship calls rose to 494 from 490 the previous year.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line Applies Placeholder Discounts to Existing Bookings
Guests must purchase a placeholder aboard a Disney cruise with a US$250 deposit per stateroom; it is refundable before they select a voyage.
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Le Commandant Charcot Marks Five Years of Polar Cruising
Two Gulf of Bothnia sailings this winter will feature Old Rauma, Gammelstad Church Town and the High Coast archipelago.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa Begins Three-Part Repositioning to Brisbane
After an eight-day Pacific crossing, Luminosa will call at Otaru, Aomori, Shimizu and Kobe before Tokyo, then sail to Singapore for a planned drydock.
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TUI Cruises Schedules Six Porto Turnarounds for 2027
Weekly charter flights from German cities brought most Mein Schiff 6 guests to Porto, where Capasiar Unipessoal handled port agency and husbandry services.
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Carnival Jubilee Makes First Call at Celebration Key
Captain Andrea Catalani and Jubilee’s officers marked the arrival with Bahamian pilots on the bridge, according to Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade Begins First Japan and South Korea Season Since 2019
Before heading to Asia, Norwegian Jade completed a routine drydock that added Vibe Beach Club and a Starbucks outlet in its atrium; the ship was refurbished in 2022.
Norwegian Cruise Line
CBP Removes Six Norwegian Breakaway Crew in CSAM Case
Operation Tidal Wave's Boston operation is planned through September 30. In San Diego, an April phase involved administrative actions against 27 crew members.
Royal Caribbean
Oasis of the Seas Cancels Port Canaveral Call After Nor’easter
Returning guests with independently booked airfare may claim up to $200 for domestic or $400 for international flight-change fees under Royal Caribbean’s revised policy.