CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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MSC to upgrade Ocean Cay
Thursday | Jan 29 2026MSC Cruises will further upgrade its Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve private destination in The Bahamas (pictured) with brand-new guest experiences and an extended dual-ship pier.
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Having a whale of a time
Thursday | Jan 29 2026TWO of the world’s leading whale biology experts will sail with Swan Hellenic during its upcoming Cape-to-Cape cruise, as part of its support of citizen science platform HappyWhale.
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Hurti hits Iceland
Thursday | Jan 29 2026HURTIGRUTEN has added Iceland to its expanding tours portfolio, with three new packages featuring the ‘Land of Fire & Ice’.
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She’s on her way
Thursday | Jan 29 2026ACCOR’S upcoming Orient Express Corinthian has entered her final phase of construction, hitting the water for the first time last month.
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A successful wave
Thursday | Jan 29 2026CELESTYAL Cruises has reported early success this wave season, particularly off the back of its key ‘unmissable sale’ campaign.
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Viking new brox
Thursday | Jan 29 2026VIKING has unveiled its new 2026-2028 river brochure, featuring its expanded fleet and range of itineraries.
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Star unveils 2027
Thursday | Jan 29 2026STAR Clippers, which is now working exclusively with Entire Travel Group (CW 09 Dec), has released its Mediterranean 2027 program, which introduces almost 30 new ports of call.
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Porthole 29 Jan 26
Thursday | Jan 29 2026MANY expedition cruisers are seeking out the concept of an “immersive experience”, and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours recently delivered that – and then some.
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Scenic Group to unify loyalty programs
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026SCENIC Group will launch a new groupwide loyalty program on 10 Feb, which will merge Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ Scenic Club and Emerald Cruises’ EmeraldEXPLORER into an integrated rewards program covering the two brands.
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Australians rethinking cruise itineraries
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026AUSTRALIANS are rethinking not just where they cruise, but also when and how, embracing shoulder seasons and longer itineraries, according to several travel industry leaders.
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