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Seattle Opens 2026 Cruise Season, Forecasting Record 2.1M Passengers
Seattle’s cruise boom is colliding with a West Coast push for cleaner port calls. The port’s shore power stance hints at how Alaska gateways will be judged next.
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Royal Caribbean Launches Foundation, Funds Jackson Health Residency
As cruise tourism grows under closer scrutiny, Royal Caribbean is formalizing its giving to strengthen its social license in South Florida and beyond.
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Marseille Fos Connects Three Cruise Ships to Renewable Shore Power
The test puts Marseille at the front of a widening push to clean up cruise visits, as ports compete to meet tougher emissions rules and deliver quieter quayside air.
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AIDA Cruises Opens Innovation Hub for Decarbonization and AI
As climate rules tighten, cruise operators are courting start-ups and universities to find workable low-carbon and digital solutions, turning innovation into a new battleground.
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Cruise Industry Forecasts 42 Million Passengers a Year by 2029
Cruising is becoming a mainstream family vacation, and its new scale is testing whether lines can cut emissions and manage port crowding before political pressure grows.
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Meyer Werft Unveils Project Vision Battery-Electric Cruise Ship Concept
As European ports race to add shore power ahead of new rules, cruise lines face a clearer path to true electrification and a new battle for the best short route itineraries.
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Meyer Werft Unveils 82,000-GT Battery-Electric Cruise Ship Concept
If big ships can run on batteries, shore power becomes cruise industry infrastructure, and Europe’s tightening emissions rules could reward lines that electrify first.
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Juneau, Huna Totem Finalize Lease for Aak'w Landing Cruise Dock
As cruise traffic keeps climbing, Juneau is weighing whether new downtown berths and passenger-fee projects can ease crowding without remaking the waterfront for visitors.
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MedCruise Launches Cruise Impact Study Across 13 Mediterranean Ports
As Mediterranean destinations wrestle with crowding and climate rules, a shared impact yardstick could reshape how ports negotiate cruise growth and community consent.
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Oceanwide Signs LOI for Two Hybrid Sail Polar Expedition Ships
As expedition cruising faces tighter emissions scrutiny, Oceanwide is betting wind-assisted hybrid ships can keep polar travel small and authentic while cutting impact.
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Portland to Raise Cruise Ship Passenger Fees Starting Jan. 2027
Portland is joining a growing list of United States ports using cruise pricing to pay for waterfront wear and nudge cleaner operations, raising the bar for big-ship calls.
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Port of Vancouver Forecasts Record 2026 Cruise Season at Canada Place
Vancouver is cementing its role as the Pacific gateway for Alaska cruises as new brands add capacity. Terminal tech and shore power aim to curb congestion and emissions.