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Norwegian Pearl Enters Drydock to Add Adults-Only Vibe Beach Club
Norwegian’s Jewel-class refits show how cruise lines are carving out premium, adults-only spaces to boost onboard spending and soften crowding as Caribbean competition heats up.
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Celebrity Cruises Details Winter 2027-28 Sailings to 175 Destinations
Celebrity is leaning into the industry push for longer, more immersive port time while spreading capacity beyond the Caribbean, as cruise lines compete for early planners.
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Dominican Navy Rescues 50+ Mein Schiff 1 Guests After Catamaran Sinks
The incident spotlights how cruise vacations depend on local excursion operators, putting pressure on ports and lines to tighten safety checks even when ships run smoothly.
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HX Expeditions Launches Black Friday Sale With Up to 40% Off
HX Expeditions’ promotion shows expedition cruising has joined the Black Friday price war, as premium operators race to lock in far-future sailings before rivals do.
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Versori Uses AI to Link HX Expeditions’ Salesforce and Seaware
Cruise operators are learning that the hardest artificial intelligence wins are behind the scenes, where legacy booking systems block clean data flows. Guardrailed automation is the workaround.
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Madeira Ports Ready Digital Berth-Booking System to Replace Paper
As cruise traffic strains popular ports, Madeira is betting that sustainability credentials and paperless, auditable scheduling will help it compete and manage scarce berths.
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Royal Caribbean Boots Livestreamers After Fight on Harmony of the Seas
Cruise lines are confronting the rise of livestreaming at sea, where cameras can turn shared spaces into content studios. Swift removals signal a firmer line on conduct and consent.
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Royal Caribbean Reorders Bahamas Cruises as Cold Front Hits Docks
Cold fronts, not hurricanes, are increasingly disrupting Bahamas runs. The episode shows how even routine winter weather can force last minute port juggling for today’s largest ships.
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Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition Adds Dialysis Center in Drydock
Adding onboard dialysis signals how cruise lines are adapting to an older, health conscious market, widening who can travel without sacrificing care at sea.
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Royal Caribbean Ends Grease on Harmony and Independence of the Seas
The change hints at a wider cruise trend: lines are leaning on in-house, tech-driven shows to control costs and keep theater lineups fresh at sea.
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Princess to Debut Handshake Speakeasy Cocktails on Star Princess
Princess is betting award winning bar talent and celebrity rosé can make drinks a destination as cruise lines increasingly compete for premium onboard spending.
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SmartSea Launches FacePod Biometrics to Speed Cruise Embarkation
With bigger ships and tighter turnarounds, cruise operators are adopting aviation-style biometrics and real-time safety intelligence to stay competitive.