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Swan Hellenic Names Mario Bounas Chief Commercial Officer
The move signals Swan Hellenic’s push to sharpen global distribution as luxury expedition cruising becomes more competitive and guest experience drives brand loyalty.
Silversea
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Silversea Opens Sales for 2029 Pacific World Cruise
Silversea is betting that luxury travelers want slower, deeper Pacific exploration, pushing world cruises beyond marquee capitals toward rarer ports and curated cultural access.
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Silversea to Open 150-Room Puerto Williams Hotel for Fly-Cruises
Silversea’s new Puerto Williams hotel signals a push to own the full Antarctica fly-cruise experience, elevating Chile as a rival gateway to the White Continent.
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Silver Ray Drops Madeira Stop for Weather, Adds Leixoes
Volatile North Atlantic forecasts are making itinerary flexibility a competitive must for luxury lines. Silver Ray’s mid-crossing change underscores the new normal.
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Silversea’s Silver Spirit Enters Lisbon Drydock for S.A.L.T. Debut
Luxury cruise brands are racing to refresh midlife ships with destination-led dining and more premium suites, keeping them competitive for high-end European seasons.
Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines Add Staterooms in 2026 Drydocks to Boost Capacity
With new ships costly and shipyard slots tight, cruise operators are squeezing more berths from existing fleets, signaling a sharper race to grow revenue per sailing.
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Silver Muse Waits Out Storm in Valletta, Drops Tunisia and Sardinia
Mediterranean winter sailings are increasingly vulnerable to fast-moving storms, pushing cruise lines to prioritize safe harbor and goodwill as much as the itinerary.
MSC Cruises
Ritz-Carlton's Luminara Begins Hong Kong Homeport Sailings
As hotel brands push deeper into ultra-luxury cruising, Hong Kong is betting on homeport turnarounds to draw high-spending travelers and reclaim hub status in Asia.
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Casablanca Cruise Port Opens Season With First Call Under GPH
Global Ports Holding’s takeover signals Morocco’s push to compete for cruise turnarounds on Atlantic and West Africa routes as lines seek fresh itineraries beyond crowded Mediterranean hubs.
MSC Cruises
19 Cruise Ships Set for New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Rio and Madeira
New Year’s Eve fireworks are becoming anchor attractions for cruise itineraries, as lines compete for front-row berths and sell destination moments as the holiday itself.
Royal Caribbean
CDC Logs 22 Cruise Ship GI Outbreaks in 2025, Up From 2024
As cruise demand climbs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public outbreak list is a key transparency tool, even as staffing cuts test oversight at sea.
Royal Caribbean
Princess Blue Friday Offers Up to 50% Off 2027-28 Cruises
Black Friday cruise deals reaching into 2028 show how fiercely lines are competing for early deposits, using family-friendly perks to lock in travelers long before ships sail.