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Carnival Adds New Bow Crest to U.S. Fleet After Dry Docks
The rollout excludes Carnival Jubilee and the 2028 Carnival Tropicale, which carry Texas-star bow branding instead of the new crest.
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Five Cruise Ships Add Dining and Deck Upgrades in May Drydocks
Valiant Lady is due to move to Northern Europe from Portsmouth, including a fifteen-night Iceland and British Isles cruise with solar eclipse viewing at sea.
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Carnival Mardi Gras Rescues Nine From Disabled Boat Off Florida
Crew saw a distress flag and people waving near Sebastian Inlet, used a small boat to reach the craft, and gave the adults food, water and medical evaluations onboard.
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Priority-Line Fight on Carnival Spirit Leads to Federal Citations
Carnival staff intervened in front of several bystanders, and court summaries said investigators reviewed surveillance footage before citations were issued.
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Expedia Cruises Targets 2,400 New Consultants in 2026
The April 11 to 18 program sailed aboard MSC World America and included a day at Ocean Cay, plus recognition for more than 100 Diamond Level consultants.
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NCL Passenger Dies While Snorkeling at Great Stirrup Cay
His son had entered the water with him around 2 p.m. and later found him unresponsive without a mask; a local doctor confirmed the death shortly after 3 p.m.
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Harmony of the Seas Leads April Cruise Drydock Slate
The spring yard rush shows cruise lines using pre-summer maintenance windows to refresh major ships and add revenue-generating spaces before peak-season demand.
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Urban One and Virgin Voyages Launch 2026 ONE Voyage for HBCUs
The sailing shows how affinity cruises are evolving beyond entertainment, turning loyal fan communities into sustained support for historically Black colleges and universities.
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MSC Foundation Grows Over 600 Corals at Ocean Cay Center
Ocean Cay shows how private cruise destinations are being recast as conservation platforms, linking guest education with local science partnerships in reef restoration.
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Virgin Voyages and TikTok Host 1,000-Creator Scarlet Lady Sail
Cruise marketing is moving from glossy ads to creator proof, and Virgin is betting a ship can double as a TikTok studio even if unfiltered posts add reputational risk.
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AIDA Cruises Opens Innovation Hub for Decarbonization and AI
As climate rules tighten, cruise operators are courting start-ups and universities to find workable low-carbon and digital solutions, turning innovation into a new battleground.
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MSC Cruises Unveils Sandy Cay Private Island for 2028 Debut
MSC’s Sandy Cay plan underscores the private-island arms race, as cruise brands seek to own the signature beach day that can set Caribbean itineraries apart.