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Norwegian Cruise Line Adds South Pacific Sailings Through 2027
Planned direct flights between Sydney and Papeete are set to begin in December 2026, adding a gateway for fly-cruise passengers combining Australia and French Polynesia.
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Silversea 2026 World Cruise Ends in Lisbon After 140 Days
The itinerary, titled “The Curious and the Sea,” included guest events from French Polynesia and Vanuatu to Cape Town, with a final Feast of Flowers in Funchal.
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Viking Unveils 2028-29 World Cruises Across Six Continents
The 142-day sailing aboard Viking Vesta departs Fort Lauderdale on December 21, 2028, with overnight stays scheduled in Sydney, Singapore and Cape Town.
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Ponant Names Speakers for 2027 Explorers Club Voyages
The New York-based Explorers Club, founded in 1904, will be aboard Paul Gauguin for two eleven-night Papeete roundtrips featuring Jad Davenport and Emma Camp.
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Holland America Opens Bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages
Volendam will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 4, while Zaandam departs San Diego on January 30 for Hawaii and the South Pacific.
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Ponant Extends Serenity Policy Through May for 2026 Bookings
Requests must be filed at least ninety days before departure, and the replacement cruise must sail in the same calendar year or earlier at an equal or higher fare.
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Seabourn Sojourn Ends Final Voyage Ahead of Mitsui Debut
The 225-cabin vessel gives Mitsui Ocean a second former Seabourn sister ship, joining Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which entered service in December 2024.
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Windstar Adds 7-Day Cancellation Flexibility for 2026-27 Cruises
A limited-time All-Inclusive offer for bookings through June 30, 2026 adds Wi-Fi, gratuities and select beverages, with some specialty departures excluded.
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Coast Guard Medevacs Celebrity Solstice Passenger Near Oahu
The rescue highlights how transpacific cruise routes rely on coordinated military and Coast Guard support when medical emergencies unfold far from port.
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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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Windstar Opens 2028 French Polynesia Cruises for Year-Round Sailing
Windstar’s long-lead Polynesia launch shows boutique lines doubling down on year-round South Pacific access, betting travelers will pay for small-ship cultural immersion.
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The World Names Lionel Catherin Executive Chef for July 2026
For residential cruising, dining is a daily luxury that keeps owners satisfied. The World’s internal chef promotion underscores how ships are locking in talent to protect standards.