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Norwegian Spirit is “curated for adults”

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line is this season positioning its Australian-based ship Norwegian Spirit as “premium cruising, curated for adults”, as the brand witnesses a more mature market seeking out its local voyages.

HAL ‘wraps’ up for ’25

HOLLAND America Line (HAL) is celebrating this year much like audio streaming service Spotify, highlighting the year’s top trends with the release of its ‘Wrapped’.

Seabourn gets festive

SEABOURN Cruise Line is bringing the magic of the holidays to sea this festive season, with a line-up of celebratory experiences including immersive decor and-gingerbread displays (pictured).

Ponant Antarctica

PONANT Explorations has opened bookings for almost 30 voyages to Antarctica for the winter of 2027-2028.

Curacao concerns

SOME cruise lines are skipping Curacao over tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which is causing unsettlement in the region.

USVI redevelopment

THE US Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA), Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), and Cruise Terminals International have jointly announced the redevelopment of the destination’s Crown Bay District, which will be expanded into a vibrant, mixed-use location.

Porthole 19 Dec 25

AN immersive Titanic-themed show in the UK is drawing criticism for its “grotesque” transfiguration of tragedy into entertainment.

On location on boardNorwegian Spirit 19 Dec 25

East coast gets in the Spirit

AFTER arriving in Australia for its third local season last week, Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Norwegian Spirit (pictured) will today set sail on her eastern home port program (CW 10 Dec).

Regent’s Med (off)season

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises is following its sister brand Oceania Cruises into the European offseason, unveiling its new ‘Navigate the Seasons’ 2026-2027 voyage collection.