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NYCEDC Unveils Plan to Rebuild, Electrify Manhattan Cruise Terminal
New York is trying to prove a busy urban cruise port can plug into clean power without losing the waterfront, a bet that could shape how other cities modernize aging piers.
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Princess Cruises Unveils Star Princess Float for 2026 Rose Parade
As Alaska becomes a battleground for big-ship cruise brands, Princess is tapping the Rose Parade’s national spotlight to keep its newest ship top of mind.
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Princess to Debut Handshake Speakeasy Cocktails on Star Princess
Princess is betting award winning bar talent and celebrity rosé can make drinks a destination as cruise lines increasingly compete for premium onboard spending.
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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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Port Canaveral Forecasts 9 Million Cruise Passenger Movements in 2026
As mega ships and more homeported sailings reshape Florida cruising, Port Canaveral’s buildout signals a capacity race where terminals and roads matter as much as ships.
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Port Everglades Warns of Heavy Traffic as Seven Ships Dock Nov. 7
Fort Lauderdale’s booming cruise season is pushing Port Everglades and nearby roads to their limits, highlighting how rising demand is reshaping travel days across the region.
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MSC Meraviglia Plugs Into Shore Power at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
As more cruise ships can plug in at Brooklyn, New York’s waterfront electrification is shifting from pilot to routine, raising the bar for cleaner port calls nationwide.
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Port Everglades Sets Record With 4.7M Cruise Passengers in FY2025
Fort Lauderdale’s surge signals a shift in South Florida’s cruise pecking order. With more new ships based here, Port Everglades is challenging Miami for winter travelers.
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Oil Spill Closes Galveston Ship Channel, Delaying Cruise Departures
The disruption shows how a single ship-channel incident can ripple through Galveston’s fast-growing cruise hub, where tight turnaround schedules leave little room for surprises.
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Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Singapore Call on First Asia Visit
Discovery Princess’s arrival underscores how major lines are treating Singapore as a swing hub between Alaska and Australia, adding fresh capacity as Asia-Pacific cruising rebounds.
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Scenic Eclipse Opens Uruguay’s 2025-26 Cruise Season in Montevideo
Montevideo’s first arrival signals how Uruguay is becoming a key staging point for the Antarctic boom, as South American ports compete for expedition traffic and spending.
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Royal Princess Named 2025 World's Best Culinary Cruise Ship
Cruise lines now sell dining as the destination, with chef-led tasting menus and wine pairings becoming key differentiators as travelers compare ships.