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Discover Airlines Adds Frankfurt-Genoa Flights for Costa Cruises
The Airbus A320 service will run Saturdays and Sundays from March 28 through October 30, with packages tied to Costa Toscana and Costa Fascinosa.
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Aquafil Carpet Reaches 70,000 Square Metres in Cruise Refits
The carpet is part of AIDA Evolution, a seven-ship Sphinx-class modernization scheduled through 2028; AIDAdiva work began in Marseille in February 2025.
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Costa Cruises Launches Summer Sale With Up to $500 Off Cabins
Eligible sailings include six of Costa’s nine active ships, with selected inside, outside and balcony cabins on weeklong, ten- and fourteen-day itineraries.
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Costa Cruises Launches Independence Day Sale for 2026-27 Sailings
The promotion is limited to North American residents and must be booked by July 5, 2026, with Costa naming six ships but no starting fares.
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Costa Fascinosa Adds Spring 2027 Western Mediterranean Cruises
A mid-May variation extends the sailing to eight nights with an added Ajaccio call, and embarkation is available in Civitavecchia, Toulon and either Savona or Genoa.
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Tarragona Cruise Port Opens 2026 Season With Record 81 Calls
Tarragona’s growth signals how smaller Mediterranean ports are gaining ground as cruise lines seek premium itineraries and relief from pressure at busier hubs like Barcelona.
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Norwegian Dawn Shifts Aug. 2026 Departure from Barcelona to Tarragona
With Barcelona’s cruise terminals under strain, lines are turning to Tarragona, showing how Mediterranean homeports are shifting during redevelopment.
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CDC Reports Gastrointestinal Outbreak on Oceania Insignia
Cruise ship stomach bugs draw outsized scrutiny because close quarters can accelerate spread. Public reporting thresholds also pressure lines to act fast to protect traveler confidence.
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Cruise Lines Cancel 2025-26 Arabian Gulf Winter Seasons
The pullback underscores how quickly geopolitics can redraw cruise maps, leaving Gulf ports to defend winter momentum as ships pivot back to the Mediterranean.
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AIDA Cruises Drops Middle East Sailings for Winter 2026/27
AIDA’s pullback underscores how fragile Arabian Gulf winter cruising remains. Cruise lines are rebalancing deployments as long-range planning collides with regional risk.
Costa Cruises unveils world’s first floating Heineken bistro
In a breakthrough for cruise dining experiences, Costa Cruises has announced the launch of the world’s first floating Heineken bistro, known as the Heineken Star Club & Bistro. This innovative establishment debuted aboard the Costa Toscana, marking a significant enhancement in onboard leisure offerings, especially for beer enthusiasts. The