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Margaritaville at Sea to Launch First National Campaign in May
The creative uses natural lighting and documentary-style framing, and Beachcomber is expected to give the line a third Florida homeport at PortMiami in early 2027.
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Margaritaville at Sea Expands Heroes Month With Caribbean Giveaway
As Margaritaville at Sea moves toward a larger fleet presence, its heroes program shows how niche cruise brands are using recognition to build loyalty and stand apart.
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AmaWaterways Christens Second Magdalena River Ship in Colombia
AmaWaterways’ growing Magdalena program signals a broader revival of Colombian river tourism, linking cruise demand with local culture and communities long off the global map.
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Carnival Festivale Nears Exterior Completion at Meyer Werft
Carnival is using its Excel-class growth to deepen its Caribbean strategy, pairing larger ships with private-destination calls that keep more guests inside its own ecosystem.
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Carnival Venezia Swaps Grand Turk for Amber Cove on 2026 Sailings
The switch underscores how crowded Caribbean port schedules can reshape late-season deployments, with cruise lines relying on flexible alternatives to keep sailings intact.
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Global Ports Holding Names Tinaztepe to Fund Expansion
As governments turn to private partners for cruise port upgrades, capital access is becoming a decisive advantage in the race for long-term concessions.
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Maryland Charges Capital Jazz Over $642K in Cruise Refunds
The case highlights the risks travelers face when themed charter cruises collapse, as states push promoters to meet the refund standards consumers expect.
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Magistrate Says Royal Caribbean Hidden-Camera Suit Can Stay in Court
The recommendation tests how far cruise lines can use ticket fine print to steer serious passenger-safety claims away from public courts.
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Celebrity Infinity Marks 25 Years as Europe Sailings Continue
Celebrity Infinity’s milestone underscores how seasoned ships still anchor premium cruise growth in Europe, where demand has turned the Mediterranean into a year-round market.
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Star Trek Cruise Marks 10th Edition With 2027 New Orleans Sailing
Star Trek’s long-running cruise underscores the strength of themed charters, where nostalgia and fandom can support full-ship entertainment at sea.
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Dominica Adds New Cruise Shore Excursions Ahead of 2025–26 Season
As Caribbean ports compete for cruise spending, Dominica is betting that small scale, community led experiences can turn quick calls into lasting, sustainable benefits on shore.
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Completes Baltic Sea Trials
A quicker rollout for the next Icon-class ship underscores Royal Caribbean’s push to keep new megaships coming. It also highlights the battle for Caribbean capacity and private island appeal.