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BASS Software Earns ISO 27001:2022 Certification for Maritime Cloud
As ship operators move critical maintenance and compliance work to the cloud, independent security assurance is becoming a deciding factor in maritime software.
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Türkiye Logs Busiest March for Cruise Tourism Since 2010
The March surge signals cruise operators are widening the Eastern Mediterranean season, with Istanbul and the Aegean ports gaining clout as gateway stops for shore spending.
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MSC Poesia to Launch MSC’s First Alaska Season from Seattle
MSC’s Seattle debut shows how fiercely contested Alaska cruising has become, with lines betting that private-suite enclaves can lure premium travelers north.
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Cruise Planners Trains 153 Advisors at River Cruise Academy
As more brands rush into European river cruising and some ports tighten access, hands-on advisor training is becoming a competitive edge in selling an unfamiliar product.
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66 Expeditions Unveils 2026 Arctic Voyage Pairing Bears and Aurora
Arctic expedition lines are turning the late-summer shoulder season into a premium sell, bundling bucket-list sightings and richer inclusions as competition for high-end guests heats up.
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Disney Cruise Line Extends San Diego Sailings Through 2031
Disney's longer commitment signals renewed momentum for West Coast cruising, helping San Diego compete as a homeport and stabilize waterfront tourism jobs.
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Royal Caribbean to Report Q1 Results April 30, Webcast at 10 a.m.
Royal Caribbean’s quarterly update is a key read on how far the cruise rebound has come, with investors watching pricing power and onboard spending as ships fill again.
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Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz, Sending Brent Up 8%
By weaponizing a key shipping chokepoint, Tehran is testing freedom of navigation and showing how quickly Middle East conflict can ripple into prices worldwide.
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Royal Caribbean Moves Symphony of the Seas to Fort Lauderdale in 2027
The swap underscores how Royal Caribbean is reshuffling its biggest ships between Texas and South Florida as ports compete for year-round Caribbean demand.
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Victoria Sets 2026 Cruise Season With 335 Calls, 1M Passengers
New cruise brands are adding Victoria to their itineraries, signaling the port’s rising pull on the West Coast as operators look beyond traditional Alaska loops.
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The World Names Lionel Catherin Executive Chef for July 2026
For residential cruising, dining is a daily luxury that keeps owners satisfied. The World’s internal chef promotion underscores how ships are locking in talent to protect standards.
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MXP Names Michael Eder CEO Starting July 1, 2026
Cruise operators are racing to modernize with enterprise platforms and artificial intelligence. MXP’s leadership handoff signals how central industrial-grade digital know-how has become.