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Ellen Kennedy to Retire as Port Everglades Names Successor
Kennedy cited the COVID-19 restart as a proud moment; Celebrity Edge sailed June 26, 2021, as the first oceangoing cruise ship from a U.S. port in 15 months.
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Norwegian Jewel Closes Cruise Era at Charleston’s Union Pier
The closing came earlier than expected after Vista’s planned July Fourth call was moved to Columbus Street Terminal to avoid America 250 activities at Waterfront Park.
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Canada Ends Isolation for MV Hondius Hantavirus Contacts
Oceanwide said MV Hondius underwent deep cleaning in Rotterdam, where biosecurity teams treated all eight decks and third-party professionals declared it rodent-free.
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Celestyal Opens 2026 Mediterranean Suite Sale With Fares From $649
Grand Suite bookings add a personal concierge and daily cocktail event, with Celestyal Journey guests also getting access to Ray's Sundeck and Cabanas and the Thermal Spa Suite.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Returns to Philadelphia After 15 Years
The seven-year PhilaPort agreement runs from April 2026 through March 2033, making Norwegian Cruise Line the exclusive operator with up to 41 sailings a year.
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AmaWaterways Unveils Double-Width AmaRudi for 2027 Danube Debut
Plans call for a full-sized pickleball court on the Sun Deck, with Rudi’s Wine Bar among the dining venues and a cinema-karaoke space inside.
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Celebrity Opens Bookings for River Cruise Land Extensions
Celebrity says each stay is planned in advance and includes hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, ship transfers and a daily tour led by local experts.
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Oceania Cruises Sets Five Hosted Specialty Sailings for 2027
The lineup includes a December 6 Reunion Cruise from Trieste to Athens aboard Oceania Aurelia, a Sonata Class newbuild expected in service by late 2027.
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AIDA Cancels Winter 2027-28 Middle East Cruises
Affected guests who rebook by December 31, 2026, will receive a voucher worth ten percent of the previous cabin price, with replacement voyages opening at the end of July.
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Port Tampa Bay Projects 8% Cruise Passenger Rise for Record Year
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge’s roughly one hundred eighty feet of clearance keeps Port Tampa Bay focused on midsize ships carrying two thousand five hundred to three thousand passengers.
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Carnival Kicks Off America250 Homeport Celebrations in Long Beach
Military attendees received a limited-edition America250 challenge coin, and a forty-foot red, white and blue inflatable star stood on Carnival Radiance’s top deck.
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Former Royal Caribbean Crew Member Pleads Guilty to Sex Assault
U.S. District Judge Sim Lake scheduled sentencing for Sept. 18; Herrera faces up to 20 years in federal prison and remains in custody.