CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Royal Caribbean here to listen
Monday | Aug 18 2025ROYAL Caribbean Group’s goal is to improve cruise outcomes for the destinations it visits around the world by being “really good listeners”, President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Liberty (pictured) said.
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Hawaii set to cut cruise
Monday | Aug 18 2025LAWMAKERS in Hawaii have outlined a plan to cut cruise ship calls in commercial harbours by 75% below 2023 levels by the next decade, creating fears for the local visitor economy.
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Gerardi lands Star
Monday | Aug 18 2025ROYAL Caribbean has revealed research astronaut Kellie Gerardi as the new godmother ofStar of the Seas, following Diana Ross’ decision to step away from the role only days before her first voyage (CW 15 Aug).
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Seabourn unveils 2027-28 season
Monday | Aug 18 2025SEABOURN has announced its ocean voyages and expedition itineraries for 2027-28, offering adventures across Alaska, Japan, Canada and New England, Antarctica, the Arctic, and the South Pacific.
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Festivale keel laid
Monday | Aug 18 2025A keel-laying ceremony took place on Fri for Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Festivale, at Meyer Werft in Germany.
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Carnival fatalities
Monday | Aug 18 2025TWO American cruise passengers, both aged in their 70s, drowned hours apart at Carnival’s newly opened private Bahamas resort on Fri.
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Star Princess dials up the magic
Monday | Aug 18 2025PRINCESS Cruises has unveiled a new version of its speakeasy experience, Spellbound by Magic Castle, which will debut on board the upcoming Star Princess, setting sail this Oct (CW 17 Jul).
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Porthole 18 Aug 25
Monday | Aug 18 2025THE hot air balloon at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at Cococay is one of the private destination’s highlights – and the cruise line very nearly introduced a similar concept on board one of its ships.
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Princess commits to Oz
Friday | Aug 15 2025PRINCESS Cruises has no plans to follow Cunard, Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line out of Australia, saying it is “absolutely committed as the oldest cruise line now operating in Australia”.
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New RCG res to arrive in ’26
Friday | Aug 15 2025ROYAL Caribbean Group’s (RCG) new iTravel Cruise reservations platform (CW 10 Jun) is set to begin rolling out in 2026, President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Liberty has revealed.
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