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AIDAdiva Becomes Line's First Ship to Transit Panama Canal
AIDA is betting its smaller ships can stay competitive as cruise lines chase new megaships, using sweeping refits to add premium spaces and onboard technology.
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Fred. Olsen Offers Up to £200 Onboard Credit on 100+ Sailings
Onboard credit has become the British cruise market’s new battleground as lines add bundled perks and adults-only options to stand out without cutting fares.
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Egypt Probes Nile Cruise Ship Collision Near Esna Lock After Death
The deadly collision puts a spotlight on safety enforcement at Nile lock bottlenecks, a critical test for Egypt’s revived winter cruise tourism and traveler confidence.
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California Air Guard Hoists 79-Year-Old off Ruby Princess in Fog
The rescue underscores how a medical crisis at sea can turn into an aviation mission, with West Coast responders bridging the gap when cruise ships are far beyond shore-based care.
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Holland America’s 2026 Europe Cruise Bookings Jump Over a Third
Europe cruising is turning into a race for immersive itineraries, with longer port time and curated history-led excursions becoming key differentiators as travelers book earlier.
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Celebrity Equinox Drifts From Buenos Aires Pier After Lines Snap
The incident underscores how volatile summer weather on the Río de la Plata can disrupt cruise turnarounds, spotlighting the need for ports and lines to harden docking procedures as ships grow larger.
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Marella Explorer 2 to Enter Drydock in January 2026
As newer mega-ships grab headlines, Marella’s upkeep of a nearly thirty-year veteran shows how cruise lines extend ship life to keep mid-sized capacity competitive.
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Seabourn Adds Included Zodiac Excursions to 2028 World Cruise
Seabourn is betting world cruisers want more than ports, blending expedition-style excursions with luxury to stand out as high-end lines compete for long-voyage travelers.
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Disney Destiny Moves Lookout Cay Call to Christmas Day Over Winds
Holiday sailings leave little room for error, and Disney’s reliance on private-island days shows how forecasts now shape cruise experiences as much as destinations do.
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Trafalgar Opens Bookings for First Christmas Market River Cruises
Trafalgar’s entry into Christmas market river cruising shows how tour brands are moving into a once specialist niche, competing for holiday demand and travel advisor loyalty.
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Royal Caribbean Cancels 18 Freedom of the Seas Sailings From Miami
The change underscores how aggressively cruise lines reshuffle ships to match demand and private-destination strategy, adding new uncertainty for travelers booking far ahead.
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Carnival Restores Quarterly Dividend at 15 Cents a Share
Carnival’s dividend comeback signals the cruise industry’s shift from pandemic survival to cash returns as demand holds and balance sheets repair, reshaping investor expectations.