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Marseille Cruise Growth Pledge Needs Measurable Results
From January 2026, the strengthened Mediterranean Sustainable Cruise Charter will apply to signatory companies operating in Mediterranean waters under French jurisdiction.
Mediterranean
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TUI Cruises’ Bio-LNG Savings Depend on Full Lifecycle Accounting
TUI’s newbuild contracts require ships to be five to 10 percent more efficient than their predecessors, with shipyards proving compliance in the first year of operation.
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours in Ionian Sea
MSC Rossella III spotted a flashing light on the passenger’s flotation device, prompting a Coast Guard rescue that took her to Katakolo for hospital observation.
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Astoria Grande Marks 30 Years After Launching AIDA Cruises
Built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland, the vessel was christened in Warnemünde on June 7, 1996, with Christiane Herzog as godmother.
Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas Returns to Southampton for Summer 2028
The Freedom-class ship, refurbished in 2020, will sail to the Norwegian fjords and call at Copenhagen, Zeebrugge for Bruges, Bilbao, Le Havre and Lisbon.
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Regent Unveils Wine and Caviar Experiences for Seven Seas Prestige
Seven Seas Prestige is scheduled to begin its maiden voyage from Barcelona on December 13, 2026, before sailing an inaugural season in the Caribbean and Europe.
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Greek Authorities Impose Security Zone Around Crown Iris at Argostoli
Ferries on the Argostoli–Lixouri route were exempt, while other powered and non-powered craft could not approach Crown Iris’s berth during its port stay.
P&O Cruises
Harding+ and Sprayground Launch Arvia Pop-Up Through October 2026
After its European run, the pop-up is due to return to the UK before moving to the Caribbean for a broader themed retail activation.
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West Sea Plans €24M Drydock Expansion for 2028
West Sea is converting the 224-passenger World Explorer into Windstar’s all-suite Star Explorer, due to debut in December 2026 from Barcelona.
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours at Sea
The containership MSC Rossella III spotted the flashing light on the woman’s lifebuoy overnight and relayed her position to the Hellenic Coast Guard.
MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia to Debut Eataly Restaurant in December 2026
Eataly on MSC World Asia will feature a table chef for show cooking, a sea-facing terrace and personalized visits to The Terrace Bar’s wine cellar.
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours at Sea
MSC Rossella III located her after its crew spotted a flashing light attached to her flotation device, and Coast Guard personnel took her to Katakolo for hospital transfer in Pyrgos.