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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.
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HX to Launch University of Tasmania-Backed Arctic Courses in 2026
Expedition cruising is leaning into credentials as travelers seek meaning over bucket lists. HX’s university-designed course points to more science-led, lower-impact tourism.
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Juneau Nears New Two-Berth Goldbelt Aan Cruise Dock by 2028
Juneau’s new private, cruise-line-backed dock highlights a wider Alaska shift toward proprietary port infrastructure, raising fresh questions about who controls growth in peak season.
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Blue Origin Scrubs New Glenn Launch After Weather and Cruise Ship Issue
The scrub underscores how hard it is to run a high-cadence launch business on Florida’s crowded coast as Blue Origin races to prove reusability against SpaceX.
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FBI Investigates Death of 18-Year-Old on Carnival Horizon
Deaths at sea often fall to federal investigators, and the slow release of information can heighten scrutiny of how cruise lines handle safety and accountability onboard.
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Nicko Cruises Reroutes Vasco da Gama World Cruise Around Red Sea Risk
The detour shows how cruise operators are redesigning long voyages around Red Sea risk while tapping Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing tourism push to keep itineraries intact.
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Lindblad Plans Biggest River Cruise Season Yet for 2027-28
River cruising is becoming the next battleground for premium operators, and Lindblad’s push signals how expedition brands are diversifying to capture demand for slower, expert-led travel.
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Icon of the Seas to Homeport in Galveston Starting August 2027
Royal Caribbean’s flagship move signals the Gulf Coast is becoming a key battleground for cruise lines, with Galveston’s new terminal turning Texas into a true homeport hub.
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Australia Cruise Fares Top US Prices by Over 60%, Snapshot Finds
With fewer ships staying in Australia year-round, cruise lines can price to scarcity and pass on higher port costs, reshaping how Australians compete for cabins.
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Crescent Seas Cancels Charter Conversions, Shifts to Newbuild Ocean
Crescent Seas’ switch signals a wider shift in residential cruising: affluent buyers want purpose-built ships that feel like custom real estate, not retrofits. It raises the bar for capital and patience.
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Crystal Cruises Launches 15-Month Fundraiser for MD Anderson
Crystal's campaign signals how luxury cruise brands are tying guest spending to cancer research, turning voyages into a platform for philanthropy as travelers seek purpose with perks.
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Virgin Voyages Gives Future Voyage Credit for Canceled Flights
With air travel growing less reliable and insurance often excluding shutdown chaos, Virgin Voyages is using cruise credits to keep loyalty when passengers cannot reach the pier.