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Cruise plans not sinking
Thursday | Mar 12 2026HELLOWORLD’S cruise bookings have slowed slightly during the crucial wave season, chief operating officer & executive director Cinzia Burnes (pictured) told Cruise Weekly, as the Iran war continues to impact the travel industry.
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Virtuoso Icons announced
Thursday | Mar 12 2026VIRTUOSO has announced its 2026 Cruise Icons, recognising the top-performing cruise advisors across its global network.
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MSC Yacht Club upgrades
Thursday | Mar 12 2026MSC Cruises is set to upgrade its MSC Yacht Club restaurant across its Fantasia-class ships.
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New RSSC president’s first Aus trip
Wednesday | Mar 11 2026NEW Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) president Wes D’Silva said his appointment will allow chief luxury officer Jason Montague to focus on long-term strategy for NCLH’s luxury brands, as the group prepares to bring almost 10 new ships online over the next 10 years.
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APT celebrates its VIPs
Wednesday | Mar 11 2026APT Travel Group has revealed its next exclusive Agent Mega Famil will take place in Portugal in Oct 2027, coinciding with the brand’s 100th anniversary.
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Ritz releases more in 27-28
Wednesday | Mar 11 2026THE Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has unveiled a new summer 2027-28 season of voyages aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara (pictured).
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Scenic, Emerald to add new river ships
Tuesday | Mar 10 2026SCENIC Group has announced the major growth of its river fleet, with three new luxury ships set to join its Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises brands (CW breaking news yesterday).
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NSW to introduce cruise incentives
Tuesday | Mar 10 2026THE Port Authority of NSW will introduce pricing incentives next year to encourage cruise lines to call during the winter.
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Explora’s triple celebration
Tuesday | Mar 10 2026EXPLORA Journeys has marked three key stages in the construction of its next-generation fleet this week: the float-out of Explora IV, the coin ceremony for Explora V, and the steel cutting of Explora VI.
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Cruise industry stars shine at CLIA Awards
Monday | Mar 9 2026THE brightest stars of the cruise community have been named at a record-breaking 23rd Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, with three back-to-back winners named on the night (CW breaking news Sat).
