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Villa Vie Suspends Odyssey, Giving Residents Seven Hours to Leave
Residents unable to remove their belongings could arrange a return through Guest Services, with shuttle access for collection continuing until 6 p.m. the following day.
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Villa Vie Suspends Residential Cruise in Cambodia Over Fuel Costs
An August 1 message asked residents to help finance 650 metric tons of fuel, while a September meeting sought $1 million to get Odyssey out of Ha Long Bay.
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Villa Vie Orders Odyssey Residents Ashore After Fuel Funding Appeal
In April, Villa Vie sought three million dollars in emergency loans from residents, offering annual interest of 12% to 24% with principal due after 12 months.
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Adora’s Two-Night Shanghai Cruises Draw Younger First-Time Guests
Scheduled Shanghai departures on December 11, 18 and 25 follow the June sailing; non-destination cruises must remain in designated waters and return to their approved homeport.
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Atlas Adventurer to Feature 1,365-Square-Foot Owner’s Suites
Located forward on Deck 6 above the bridge, the suites will include Art Deco interiors, marble-clad bathrooms and direct balcony access from the primary bedroom.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Keeps Spectrum of the Seas in China Through 2027
On Spectrum’s March 21 departure from Shanghai, nearly 3,700 international passengers made up 88 percent of those aboard, with almost 80 percent entering China visa-free.
MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima Repositions for Winter Cruises From Japan and Taiwan
Four- to six-night winter itineraries will call at Miyakojima and Ishigaki in Japan and Seogwipo in South Korea, with departures from Tokyo, Keelung and Naha.
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KIIRAS to Perform Aboard Genting Dream in October 2026
The appearance is part of Dream Cruises’ 10th-anniversary celebrations, with meet-and-greet guests able to photograph with KIIRAS members in the main lobby.
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Adora Flora City to Homeport in Hong Kong for 2027 Season
Delivery is scheduled for November 6, 2026, before a November 22 maiden voyage from Guangzhou Nansha that will make Hong Kong its first port call.
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.
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas to Sail Japan Cherry Blossom Cruises in 2028
On its 16-night Pacific crossing, Voyager of the Seas calls at Muroran for Sapporo and stays overnight in Hokkaido before crossing the International Date Line.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises’ Chefs Ahoy Premieres September 30 on Channel 9
Hosted by Australian comedian Peter Helliar, the four-part contest has passengers select winners at The Captain’s Dinner after chefs present signature dishes to crew.