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NCLH Expands Biofuel Trials to 76% of Fleet in 2025 Report
NCLH says it operates 35 ships with about 75,000 berths and expects 16 more vessels through 2037, adding about 43,000 berths.
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Canada Place Prepares for 60,000 Cruise Passengers During World Cup
Vancouver expects about 1.4 million cruise passengers on just under 360 calls this year, while Canada Place marks its fortieth year as an Alaska cruise homeport.
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NCLH Extends Seattle Homeport Lease Through 2035
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will base Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Joy and Oceania Riviera at Pier 66 in 2026 for more than 70 calls.
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Norwegian Dawn Is First Cruise Ship to Fail CDC Inspection in 2026
The March 29 report noted two fruit flies at lunch service, one on bread, and dairy storage at 47 degrees Fahrenheit with milk above CDC guidance.
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Norwegian Expands eDNA Monitoring to 18 Alaska Sailings
The expansion shows how cruise ships are becoming platforms for biodiversity research in sensitive regions as operators face growing pressure to show environmental stewardship.
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Norwegian Encore Passengers Face Nine-Hour CBP Delay in San Francisco
The disruption shows how first-port clearance can become a pressure point for international cruises when technology gaps and complex passenger mixes collide.
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Vancouver Cruise Traffic Set to Hit Record in Canada Place’s 40th Year
The milestone underscores Vancouver’s growing pull as an Alaska cruise gateway, as Pacific Northwest ports compete for itineraries and passenger spending.
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Norwegian Jade Sails From Peru on 17-Night Cruise to San Diego
Repositioning cruises are becoming sought-after itineraries, as lines turn seasonal moves into destination-rich runs that can bring fresh tourism to smaller Pacific ports.
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Miami-Dade Weighs Direct Rail Link From MIA to PortMiami
As Florida ports battle for cruise dominance, Miami is eyeing airport-to-terminal rail to make weekend turnarounds smoother and less car dependent.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Prima Plus Ship Norwegian Luna
Norwegian’s latest Prima Plus ship underscores how cruise lines are competing with bigger, attraction-led vessels and private-island stops to win short Caribbean getaways.
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PortMiami Faces Gridlock as Up to Eight Cruise Ships Dock
Miami’s cruise boom is colliding with downtown construction, and the resulting gridlock shows how port growth is testing the city’s transportation network.
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Norwegian Encore Makes First Overnight Call at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian’s overnight hints at the private-island arms race as competition heats up, with cruise lines adding after-dark programming to keep guests on brand-owned shores.