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Margaritaville at Sea Launches Nashville Auditions for Beachcomber
As onboard entertainment becomes a battleground, Margaritaville is tapping Nashville’s live-music culture to give its next ship a venue feel, not a showroom.
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Costa Cruises Cancels Middle East Winter 2026-27 Season
Costa’s pullback underscores how cruise lines are treating the Arabian Gulf as a higher risk winter bet, while doubling down on nearer-to-home Atlantic and Mediterranean routes.
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Tianjin Oriental to Homeport Two Cruise Ships in China in 2026
Running ships from both Tianjin and Shanghai signals how China’s cruise market is rebuilding, with short Korea getaways a battleground for ports and operators.
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Costa Smeralda Drops La Goulette Call, Swaps in Naples
La Goulette’s winter wind limits are becoming a recurring headache for Mediterranean cruises, pushing lines to tweak itineraries early to protect schedules and passenger plans.
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Costa Serena Returns to Mediterranean for Summer 2027
Costa's redeployment underscores how cruise lines are shifting capacity back to the Mediterranean as European demand outpaces Asia's rebound, reshaping summer competition.
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19 Cruise Ships Set for New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Rio and Madeira
New Year’s Eve fireworks are becoming anchor attractions for cruise itineraries, as lines compete for front-row berths and sell destination moments as the holiday itself.
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Costa Opens 2026-27 South America Cruise Sales With Two Ships
With two headline ships and a revamped Costa Serena returning after a decade, Costa is doubling down on South America as cruise lines compete for year-round demand.
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Ryder Cup Planners Consider Cruise Ships as Floating Hotels in Foynes
The Ryder Cup plan highlights how mega-events are turning ports into pop-up hotel districts, testing whether regional transport can keep pace with global sports tourism.
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Costa Rolls Out Early Black Friday Cruise Deals From $52 a Day
Early Black Friday cruise discounts are arriving sooner as lines jostle for future bookings, with Costa courting North Americans to help fill global capacity.
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Brazil Charters Two Cruise Ships as Floating Hotels for COP30 in Belém
Belém’s housing squeeze is turning logistics into a climate justice issue, testing whether poorer and island nations can afford to show up for the talks.
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Scenic Eclipse Opens Uruguay’s 2025-26 Cruise Season in Montevideo
Montevideo’s first arrival signals how Uruguay is becoming a key staging point for the Antarctic boom, as South American ports compete for expedition traffic and spending.
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Costa Fortuna Begins Farewell Mediterranean Season Before 2027 Relaunch
Costa Fortuna’s final Western Mediterranean season signals a significant transition for the ship, as it prepares to leave Costa Cruises and relaunch under a new brand in early 2027.