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Asuka Cruises Plans New Ship to Replace Aging Asuka II
Asuka II has operated for Asuka Cruises since 2006 after being built for Crystal Cruises in 1990; Nikkei said its engines and other components are outdated in 2026.
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Celebrity Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities by $1.50 a Day
For a seven-night sailing, the change adds $10.50 per guest before Celebrity’s separate 20 percent gratuity on beverages, spa services and specialty dining.
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Carnival Glory Passenger Arrested in Alleged Child Assault
Court records list two child-abuse counts without great bodily harm; Crosby was released July 28 on a bond of twenty thousand dollars, with an August 25 court date.
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Viking Dagur Joins Fleet for Rhine, Main and Danube Sailings
The ship has ninety-five staterooms, a crew of fifty-three and Longship features including the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace and a patented square bow.
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Disney Cruise Line Tops Travel + Leisure 2026 Large-Ship Rankings
Travel + Leisure said Disney drew reader praise for family-friendliness, entertainment and character meet-and-greets in a category for ships with 800 to 1,399 cabins.
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Carnival Cancels Nine Jubilee Sailings From Galveston in 2027
Rebooking requests are due by August 5, 2026; guests who move to a comparable sailing keep their cruise rate and get onboard credit.
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Bulgarian Border Police Evacuate 186 After Viking Ullur Grounds
Viking chartered the French-flagged Vivaldi to receive passengers, but it could not come alongside, so travelers were moved by small boat in life jackets.
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Windstar Adds 2027 Mystery Cruises in Northern Europe and Japan
On the Spanish voyage, guests receive each undisclosed port’s identity about 36 hours before arrival; Amsterdam arrival is timed for tulip season.
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MSC Opens 2028 Alaska Bookings as Poesia Returns to Seattle
MSC Poesia’s recent refit added sixty-nine MSC Yacht Club suites, a private sundeck with whirlpools, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi Bar.
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MSC Cruises Plans Eight-Ship Europe Lineup for Winter 2027-28
After winter, MSC Seaview is scheduled for its first Greece, Turkey and Croatia season, sailing a nine-night route from Trieste with a thirteen-hour Istanbul call.
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Port of Galveston Starts First Mobility Study Amid Cruise Growth
The port has secured almost five million dollars in grants for road, sidewalk and wayfinding improvements as the review identifies priority fixes.
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TUI Luzia Floats Out Ahead of 2027 Douro Debut
The eighty-meter ship will carry one hundred eleven passengers across four decks and fifty-six cabins, with Cinder on the top deck for drinks and self-serve lunches.