Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Opens Sales for 144 Long Beach Cruises in 2028-29
Carnival began Long Beach operations in 2003, and the expanded geodesic dome terminal beside the Queen Mary reopened with Carnival Splendor in February 2018.
South America
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Southern Cone Nations Plan Unified Cruise Pitch for Miami
Uruguay’s Pablo Menoni urged a collective Southern Cone presence at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami rather than separate country and port promotions.
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Fred. Olsen Sets Record Trading Day With 2028 Grand Voyage
From 2026, Freedom Fares will include selected drinks with lunch and dinner plus gratuities, with a price promise for early reservations.
Holland America Line
Holland America Debuts Rolling Stone Rock Show on Oosterdam
The slate also includes Disco Fever and a Fosse and Verdon Broadway production using archival audio and video, with that show also presented on Koningsdam.
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Swan Hellenic Names Gordon Dirker to Lead Americas Sales
Swan Hellenic’s three expedition ships carry one hundred fifty-two to two hundred nine passengers on itineraries that include Antarctica and the Arctic.
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Corazul Opens Brazil Sales After Canceling Mediterranean Debut
Corazul plans all-inclusive Brazil fares with travel insurance and most alcoholic beverages included, with Portuguese among the main onboard languages.
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Georgia Monitors Two Residents After Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak
The 107.6-meter Hondius departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1; the World Health Organization confirmed the cluster on May 4 after illnesses and deaths tied to the voyage.
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Oceania Cruises Drops Non-Commissionable Fares on New Sailings
Oceania Aurelia’s program includes two one hundred eighty-day Around the World voyages, with reservations for previewed itineraries opening May 13.
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Costa Cruises Closes Brazil Season With Trade Partner Awards
Costa’s emphasis on Brazilian travel agencies shows how vital local sales networks remain as cruise lines rebuild South America demand and channel travelers to global itineraries.
Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess 2027-28 South America Cruises With Antarctica Go on Sale
Princess is leaning into a growing appetite for longer, more immersive fly-and-cruise journeys, using Antarctica’s scenic days to differentiate South America from Caribbean staples.
MSC Cruises
MSC Opens Bookings as Musica, Orchestra Add Yacht Club in Refits
MSC is pushing its private suite Yacht Club deeper into the mainstream fleet, highlighting how cruise lines chase premium pricing by upgrading older ships.
MSC Cruises
MSC Scraps Lirica Brazil Cruises for 2026-27 Season
The move signals how quickly cruise lines are reshaping South America seasons, swapping older ships for newer, Yacht Club-equipped tonnage as Brazil’s cruise market matures.