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Windstar Skips Short U.S. Cruises to Focus on Longer Itineraries
The 224-passenger Star Explorer will begin its first Mediterranean winter with a Dec. 28, 2026, New Year’s sailing, including itineraries timed for Carnival in Venice.
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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Believe Adds Pluto’s Pita Platters for 2027 Debut
Pluto's Pita Platters will use one of two serving windows assigned to Mickey's Smokestack Barbecue on Wish-class ships, while Donald's Cantina will remain in the food court.
Royal Caribbean
Jefferies Upgrades Royal Caribbean Despite Lower 2027 Earnings Forecast
Royal Caribbean’s planned $3 billion purchase of a 50% Sandals stake has committed Morgan Stanley debt financing, though borrowing terms remain undisclosed.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream Delays Galveston Boarding as Isaias Disrupts Cruises
Initial alerts covered six ships and 12 sailings from Galveston, New Orleans and Tampa, sent via onboard letters and text messages to booked passengers.
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Guatemala Expects 96,000 Cruise Passengers in 2026–27 Season
Queen Elizabeth opened Guatemala’s cruise season on October 5 with 1,863 passengers, while most calls at Puerto Quetzal last about 10 hours.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Believe to Bring Worlds of Marvel and 1923 Aboard
Named for the year The Walt Disney Company was established, 1923 will feature more than 1,000 drawings, props and animation tools from the Walt Disney Archives.
Disney Cruise Line
Meyer Werft Floats First Disney Believe Gigablock
Meyer Werft has floated the first of three gigablocks for Disney Believe; the midship section already contains space for the Grand Hall, plumbing and wiring.
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Silversea Unveils 103 Voyages for 2028-29 Season
Silver Moon and Silver Muse will add Kobe and Bali as turnaround ports, while Maizuru, which serves Kyoto, is among eight new calls on their Asia itineraries.
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AIDA Cruises Opens Winter 2028-29 Bookings With Santo Domingo Departures
AIDAstella will depart Singapore on December 21, 2028, for a 14-day Thailand and Malaysia sailing, spending New Year's Eve off Phuket before returning to Singapore.
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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.
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.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Believe Keel Laid at Meyer Werft Ahead of 2027 Debut
A Tinker Bell coin was placed beneath the keel during the Papenburg ceremony, matching the character set to appear in golden filigree on Disney Believe's bow.