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Windstar boosting fleet with two newbuilds in next two years

Windstar Cruises is expanding its fleet with two all-suite motor yachts, to be named Star Seeker and Star Explorer. Star Seeker, currently under construction at the WestSEA Viana shipyard in Portugal, is slated for delivery in December 2025, followed by Star Explorer 12 months later. Each vessel, with a capacity for 224 guests, will have

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Seven Seas Grandeur Observation Lounge

Mega-billion dollar order for eight new ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has placed the biggest new build order in its history for eight ships which will be delivered to NCL, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises in the next 12 years. NCLH also announced the $150m development of a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, its private island destination in the

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Pandaw India Expeditions

The drinks are now on Pandaw on its India expedition cruises

Asian river cruise specialist Pandaw has introduced all-inclusive drinks on its India expeditions. Local soft drinks, mixers, spirits and beers are now included as part of the cruise fare, along with onboard house wine during lunch and dinner only. Pandaw’s India cruises take place on the lower and upper Ganges as well as on the

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queen of the mississippi

No surprise as American Cruise Lines lands four AQV river vessels for $5.5m

It was always on the cards after American Queen Voyages announced it was calling it a day. It simply couldn’t compete with American Cruise Lines’ increasing dominance of the nation’s waterways, so it comes as no surprise that it is ACL who have bought their four river cruise vessels – American Queen, American Duchess, American

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Nieuw Amsterdam

Save up to 35% in Holland America Line’s 151st Anniversary sale

Holland America Line is offering savings of up up 35% to celebrate the its 151st anniversary on 18 April. The campaign, which runs until 30 April, also features up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom and low deposits. The offer applies to new bookings for select cruises departing from May 2024 to April 2025, including

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Carnival Pride in Baltimore

Carnival Cruise Line temporarily moves its Baltimore operations to Norfolk

Carnival Cruise Line has moved Carnival Legend’s operations out of Baltimore in the wake of the tragic incident that resulted in the destruction of the city’s Key Bridge, pictured, earlier this week. While the rescue and remediation efforts continue in Baltimore Harbor, it will temporarily homeport Carnival Legend in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship will be returning

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Regent Suite living room

Regent offers ultimate world cruise package for an eye-watering £1.3m. But at least it’s for two people

For the first time ever, two guests on the 2027 world cruise on Seven Seas Splendor will be able to indulge themselves for 140 nights in the mansion-sized Regent Suite for the record-breaking sum of – WAIT FOR IT – £1.3m. Being marketed as the most exclusive residence at sea, the suite features unobstructed views

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Celebrity Cruises Perfect Day at CocoCay

Celebrity unveils quick escapes from the everyday in its new 2025-26 Caribbean calendar

Guests seeking midweek and weekend escapes will be excited to note that Celebrity Cruises has boosted its short Caribbean sailings in 2025-2026. Highlights of the season aboard Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Summit include calls to Bimini, Cozumel, Key West, Nassau, and the award-winning private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Celebrity is offering three- and four-night

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Celestyal Discovery with new livery

Celestyal Discovery departs on maiden voyage showcasing a sprightly new look

Celestyal Discovery had a sprightly new look about her when she set sail on on her maiden voyage around the Aegean on Friday (22 March). She was showcasing the cruise line’s new livery which consists of An updated Celestyal logo and wordmark with cleaner lines and symmetry Distinctive blue wave hull Signature Celestyal stars A

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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions in Antarctica. Photo Yuri Matisse Choufour

HX launch early booking discounts and a Price Promise for 2025 and 2026 sailings

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) are offering an early booking discount of up to 25% off sailings between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 along with a promise that they won’t be beaten on price. If guests who have booked later find the same cabin for a lower price, HX will refund the difference as part

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