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Setubal Cruise Terminal Set to Welcome First Passengers in 2027
SeaDream III is scheduled to make its maiden Setubal call in 2030, while the new terminal is designed for luxury vessels, mega-yachts and expedition ships.
Mediterranean
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AIDA Adds Cabins to AIDAperla and AIDAprima in 2027-28 Refits
AIDAperla will return May 2, 2027, on a 10-day Mediterranean Highlights roundtrip from Mallorca, while AIDAprima resumes service May 21, 2028.
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Regent Unveils Galileo’s Bar for Seven Seas Prestige
Galileo’s Bar will serve astronomy-themed cocktails such as the Astronomer’s Negroni, and Seven Seas Prestige’s inaugural crossing will take 14 nights from Barcelona to Miami.
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Crystal Serenity Adds New Suites After 2028 Lisbon Dry Dock
Each Junior Penthouse Premium Suite will offer 861 square feet of interior space and a 205-square-foot veranda, with layouts inspired by Crystal Symphony.
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Star Clippers Schedules 2027 Riviera Sailings From Nice
The 227-passenger Royal Clipper will operate the April and May sailings, while the 166-passenger Star Clipper takes the October departures, starting at 2,500 dollars per person.
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Balmoral Departs Southampton on 71-Night Mediterranean Voyage
The voyage combines eight cruises, with shorter segments of eight to 11 nights embarking from Valletta, Piraeus, Heraklion and Limassol.
Royal Caribbean
Severe Weather Delays Legend of the Seas Boarding in Barcelona
Royal Caribbean shifted the final terminal-arrival slot to 5:30 p.m.; guests must complete check-in by 6 p.m. and be aboard Legend of the Seas by 6:30 p.m.
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Oceania Allura to Debut Full Mediterranean Winter Season in 2027
The nine-day Iconic Art & Architecture voyage sails roundtrip from Rome January 31 to February 9, 2028, with calls at Tunis, Valletta, Messina and Salerno.
Virgin Voyages
Scarlet Lady Collision Halts King of Rhodes Tourist Sailings
Marine insurer Skuld supplied a letter of guarantee that let Scarlet Lady leave Rhodes on October 1; a Greek court will consider the complaint February 23, 2027.
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Marella Cruises Adds Patras to Summer 2028 Itineraries
Marella Explorer 2’s seven-night Spanish Shores roundtrip from Malaga will call at Gibraltar, Cartagena, Ibiza Town, Mahon and Palma from June 2028.
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Viva Cruises Unveils Its Largest-Ever 2028 River Programme
Viva Beyond and Viva Unique will offer stationary three-night city stays in central Paris and Venice, with select departures from 750 pounds per person.
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Four Seasons I’s $31,000 Fare Includes Only Breakfast
Orient Express’s 110-passenger Corinthian offers three-day voyages from $19,500 on an all-inclusive basis, with 54 sea-view suites and wind-capable hybrid propulsion.