Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas Completes 44-Day Refit in Cadiz
Wind Star became the first of three Wind-class vessels to complete upgrades under Windstar Cruises’ Setting Sails programme, with work on Wind Surf due in December 2026.
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Carnival Cruise Line
Panama Canal Opens 2026-27 Cruise Season With More Than 220 Transits
Five vessels are scheduled to make their first Panama Canal passage during the season, including Seven Seas Prestige, Spirit of Adventure and Explora III.
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Papeete Cruise Calls to Rise 25% in 2026 as Operators Add Ships
Silversea’s Silver Whisper is scheduled for seventeen voyages from April through September 2026, including Society Islands sailings from Papeete.
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Tarragona Cruise Port Opens 2026 Season With Record 81 Calls
Tarragona’s growth signals how smaller Mediterranean ports are gaining ground as cruise lines seek premium itineraries and relief from pressure at busier hubs like Barcelona.
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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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Windstar Cancels Wind Surf 2026 Lisbon–St. Maarten Crossing
The move underscores how boutique cruise lines are stretching shipyard time to deliver higher-end upgrades, even when it squeezes limited trans-Atlantic capacity.