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Wärtsilä Signs Eight-Year Deal for Carnival LNG Cruise Ships
Shore monitoring and condition-based maintenance are part of the scope, with Wärtsilä also tying performance targets to fewer unplanned stops.
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Carnival Revives Destiny Name for 2029 Ace Class Flagship
The original Carnival Destiny became Carnival Sunshine after a $155 million 2013 transformation, after debuting as the first passenger ship over 100,000 gross tons.
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Nassau Cruise Port Sets Single-Day Record With 33,254 Passengers
The redevelopment raised Nassau’s daily passenger capacity from roughly twenty thousand to about thirty-three thousand, with room for six full-size ships at once.
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Colorado Cruise Passengers Fined $52,725 Over Nassau Port Fight
Police said the station struggle began as officers prepared to search the group, with one woman throwing a chair through a glass door and one man kicking out the remaining glass.
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Carnival to Sell Limited-Edition Bulleit Bourbon on 14 Ships
The barrel was selected in January by Starboard’s Lisa Bauer and Carnival’s Christine Duffy at Starboard’s Unleash the Potential Summit.
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Carnival Reveals Next Course Dining Plans for Upcoming Ships
Carnival introduced The Next Course at a New Orleans preview with Emeril Lagasse, whose Coastal Seafood venue will feature oysters, Gulf shrimp and whole roasted fish.
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Judge Lets Nassau Propeller Lawsuit Against Carnival Proceed
Carnival’s bid to dismiss the case, arguing independent Bahamian companies operated the excursion, was denied by United States District Judge William Dimitrouleas.
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Carnival Opens New Half Moon Cay Pier for Excel-Class Ships
Carnival Sunrise was first to use the completed pier, docking at eight in the morning and departing at four in the afternoon on opening day.
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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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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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Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami
As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.
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Carnival Expands Express Dining Ahead of Fleetwide May 2026 Rollout
The move signals how cruise lines are reshaping traditional dining around packed evening schedules, keeping formal service while freeing time for shows and family routines.