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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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Oil Above $100 Puts Unhedged Carnival in Fuel Cost Spotlight
A sudden oil shock is testing cruise lines’ pricing power just as they court early bookings. Carnival’s no hedge approach puts a spotlight on who can defend margins without surcharges.
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Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings From Manhattan to Brooklyn
New York’s cruise market is being reshuffled by terminal construction and scarce berths, pushing lines to rethink where they can base ships and keep embarkation smooth.
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Queen Mary 2 Salutes Historic Namesake Off Long Beach
In a cruise-dominated era, Cunard’s liner heritage is a branding edge. Long Beach’s preserved Queen Mary shows how maritime landmarks can anchor year-round tourism.
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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.