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American Cruise Lines Caps Record 2025 With 23 Industry Awards
As demand for close-to-home, small-ship travel rises, American Cruise Lines is using accolades and newbuilds to stake a bigger claim in United States rivers and coasts.
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Jamaica Reopens All Four Major Cruise Ports After Hurricane Melissa
As storms reshape Caribbean itineraries, Jamaica’s swift return and move toward homeporting shows how ports compete to keep ships and tourism dollars anchored locally.
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MSC Orders Four New Frontier Cruise Ships From Meyer Werft
The deal signals a long-horizon vote of confidence in European cruise shipbuilding, giving Meyer Werft runway for jobs and investment as the industry retools for cleaner fleets.
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Port Canaveral Tops Cruise Critic's 2025 Homeport Rankings
Port Canaveral’s rise shows how Orlando’s pull is reshaping Florida cruising, attracting more mega-ships and intensifying the homeport rivalry with Miami.
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Carnival Warns of Miami Embarkation Delays as Horizon Slows
It is a reminder that packed Miami turnaround days leave little margin for ship repairs, so even minor speed limits can ripple across voyages and guest plans.
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Carnival Extends Cheers! Zero Proof Package to 2026 Sailings
Carnival’s expanded zero-proof and bundled add-ons show how cruise lines are rethinking onboard spending around wellness-minded guests, aiming to lock in more pre-cruise purchases with simpler pricing.
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Cunard Opens 2025 Black Friday Sale With Up to 40% Off
Cunard’s Black Friday push shows premium cruise lines leaning on value bundles to lock in early bookings as industry-wide discounting intensifies for future sailings.
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Ryder Cup Planners Consider Cruise Ships as Floating Hotels in Foynes
The Ryder Cup plan highlights how mega-events are turning ports into pop-up hotel districts, testing whether regional transport can keep pace with global sports tourism.
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Seabourn Black Friday Sail Offers Suite Upgrades, $2,000 Credit
Seabourn’s offer signals how luxury cruise lines are using perks, not price cuts, to protect premium fares while pulling bookings forward in a crowded Black Friday market.
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Oceania Allura Christened at PortMiami With Six Food & Wine Chefs
In a crowded luxury-cruise market, Oceania is leaning on chef culture to stand out, signaling how dining partnerships are becoming the next battleground at sea.
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Holland America Opens Black Friday Presale With Early-Access Codes
Holland America’s early-access sale shows how cruise lines are racing to secure holiday-season bookings earlier, locking in future demand before competitors and pricing shifts.
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Princess Blue Friday Offers Up to 50% Off 2027-28 Cruises
Black Friday cruise deals reaching into 2028 show how fiercely lines are competing for early deposits, using family-friendly perks to lock in travelers long before ships sail.