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Fred. Olsen to Launch First Dance-Themed Cruise in 2026
The itinerary calls at Amsterdam during its Light Festival before Honfleur, with time ashore around cobbled streets, timber-framed houses and the harbor.
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AIDAsol Reaches 15 Years in Service for AIDA Cruises
AIDAsol was the first AIDA Cruises ship fitted with shore power, allowing its engines to be shut down while alongside at equipped ports.
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Polar Latitudes Expeditions Names Filip Werne Hermann CEO
Founder and board member John McKeon said Hermann’s vision for Polar Latitudes’ future gave the board confidence in the appointment.
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Hurtigruten’s Midnatsol Resumes Norway Service After Refit
Midnatsol returned to Hurtigruten's coastal fleet in late 2024 after three years with HX as Maud, regaining its original name and joining the Signature fleet.
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Baltic Ports Organization Sets Hamburg Shore Power Seminar
Hamburg’s role as a working test bed shows how shore power is moving from climate pledge to infrastructure challenge for ports balancing cleaner berths with costly grid upgrades.
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Le Havre Handles First Dual Call at New Verrazzano Terminal
The milestone signals Le Havre’s push to compete more strongly for Northern Europe cruise traffic as ports invest in larger terminals for bigger ships and tighter itineraries.
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Deutschland Starts Final Summer Season for Phoenix Reisen
The farewell underscores how chartered classic ships are becoming harder to sustain, even for operators with loyal German-speaking audiences.
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Holland America’s Rotterdam Returns After Drydock Upgrades
The refit shows how premium lines are using familiar ships to meet stronger demand for richer onboard entertainment and more flexible family travel in Europe.
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Nicko Cruises Cancels Vasco da Gama Sailing After Propulsion Issue
For a cruise line with just one ocean ship, a technical setback can ripple through an entire season, underscoring the tight margins around older vessels.
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Royal Caribbean Orders Two More Icon Class Ships for 2029-30
By locking in scarce shipyard slots for the next decade, Royal Caribbean is signaling confidence in mega-ship demand and tightening the race for new cruise capacity.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils Unified Suite Tiers for 2026
Luxury expedition lines are sharpening their product ladders as travelers compare inclusions across brands. Atlas is betting clearer suite tiers will make upgrading feel simpler.
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Viking Libra Floats Out as First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship
Hydrogen propulsion is moving from pilot projects to full ships as cruise lines chase access to strict-emissions destinations. Viking's bet could reshape how newbuilds meet future rules.