Sea Cloud Appoints Kevin Smith as President, Americas
Small-ship sailing brand Sea Cloud has promoted Kevin Smith to president of the Americas, as the traditionally German brand looks increasingly to court
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Sea Cloud
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Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Scraps Labadee Calls for Another Year
Royal Caribbean Group recently announced it would extend cancellations at its private port of Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027 – a move that
Business
Will Softening Travel Demand Affect the Cruise Industry?
Though many in the travel and tourism industries have tried to put a happy face on it, the fact remains that travel continues
Celestyal Cruises
Cruise Lines
Celestyal Cruises Plans New Winter Itineraries, Programs
Celestyal Cruises’ John Diorio, vice president and managing director, North America, outlined a series of new initiatives for travel trade partners in a
Royal Caribbean
Perfect Day Mexico Turmoil Continues
Since Royal Caribbean Group’s ambitious plans to turn the Mexican port of Costa Maya into a private destination known as Perfect Day Mexico
Cruise Lines
Cunard
Cunard Deck Plans Reveal Changes Coming for Queen Mary 2
Deck plans available online for Cunard Line’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, show that the vessel will undergo some dramatic changes in 2027, adding
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Design
Have Mainstream Cruise Lines Lost the Plot?
At Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami this spring, the emphasis was clear: profits and shareholder value are the watchwords of the day.
Viking
Viking Appoints Leah Talactac as CEO
While announcing its Q1 2026 earnings, Viking revealed that it has appointed Leah Talactac as CEO, with founder Torstein Hagen moving to an
Destination Focus
Alaska 2026 Kicks Off with New Players
The 2026 Alaska cruise season has kicked off in a big way from Vancouver, Canada, and Seattle, Washington. This year – the busiest
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Cruise Lines
Close-In Bookings Increase in Popularity
As cruise operators release their Q1 2026 earnings, a decided pattern is emerging: the increase in popularity of close-in bookings. Close-in bookings are
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Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Q1 2026 Outlook Strong
Royal Caribbean Group’s Q1 2026 earnings call revealed strong results to analysts and investors, which exceeded the company’s revised guidance estimates. Royal Caribbean
Business
Seatrade Reveals Booming Industry with Looming Challenges
Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest gathering of cruise industry professionals, just wrapped up its 41st year in Miami Beach, Florida, this past week,
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Operations
Cruise Lines Face Challenges for Ships Trapped in Middle East
As the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, an increasing crisis is presenting itself to the
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Operations
Middle East Unrest Disrupts Cruise Sector
Updated 8 March 2026: Following unrest over cartel violence in Mexico, the US military operation in Venezuela earlier this year, and continued unrest
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Ports
Violence in Puerto Vallarta Bad News for West Coast Cruise
Cartel violence over the weekend has led to an explosive situation in the popular resort city and cruise port of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,