CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Eight new ships for Ama
Thursday | Sep 18 2025AMAWATERWAYS will expand its river ship fleet to more than 40 vessels, with the line placing an order for eight new ships to arrive by 2030 (CW breaking news).
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HQ eyes bigger charters
Thursday | Sep 18 2025MELBOURNE luxury specialist agent Destination HQ is moving further into full-ship charters, today launching a new European river cruise itinerary that will feature performances by Kiwi music legend Kate Ceberano.
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Royal seeks lifetime appeal
Thursday | Sep 18 2025ROYAL Caribbean has the potential to deliver travel advisors clients for a lifetime, according to new statistics presented by the cruise line.
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Riviera goes solo
Thursday | Sep 18 2025RIVIERA Travel will operate one of its river cruise ships exclusively for solo travellers between Jun and Nov 2027.
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Vista visit secured
Thursday | Sep 18 2025OCEANIA Vista will return to Australia and New Zealand during the 2027-28 season as part of two Grand Voyages.
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MSC Euribia empty
Thursday | Sep 18 2025MSC Cruises will reposition its MSC Euribia ship between Europe and the Middle East via the Cape of Good Hope in order to avoid ongoing hostilities in the Red Sea.
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Cabo wine tasting
Thursday | Sep 18 2025PRINCESS Cruises has announced an exclusive wine experience in Cabo San Lucas as one of 13 new Mexican Riviera shore excursions for the 2025-26 season.
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Xcel passes trials
Thursday | Sep 18 2025CELEBRITY Cruises has completed sea trials for its new ship Celebrity Xcel, which the line said passed “with flying colours”.
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UK growth plans
Thursday | Sep 18 2025A NEW strategic framework outlining commitments to support the ongoing growth of the UK cruise and tourism sectors has been launched.
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New board for ACA
Thursday | Sep 18 2025PORT of Brisbane Executive General Manager Brendan Connell has been elected as the new Chair of the Australian Cruise Association (ACA).
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