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Carnival’s record

CARNIVAL Corporation has reported a record-setting first quarter, with revenues of US$5.8 billion, up over US$400m, compared to the prior year, outperforming its Dec guidance.

Crystal savings offer

CRYSTAL’S new ‘Sensational Savings’ offer provides up to $6,000 per suite savings.

Pandaw capacity

UNPRECEDENTED demand for Mekong River itineraries has led Pandaw to increase its capacity in the region to three ships for the 2025/26 season.

Built for awe offer

SAVINGS of up to 20% on more than 35 itineraries departing in 2025 are on offer from National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions.

Porthole 24 Mar 25

LAST year’s “water pistol gate”, which saw cruisers in Barcelona sprayed by locals, has come back to bite the destination, as authorities grapple with the prospect of a downturn in tourism this year.

On location on boardNorwegian Aqua 24 Mar 25

Ponant Explorations Group is born

PONANT has become Ponant Explorations Group, an evolution which follows on from the company’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions (CW 17 Jan).

24 hours of luxury (& food)

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) is treating a number of its top-performing travel advisors to its 24 Hours of Luxury incentive this week, at the opening of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

Cruise’s biofuel challenges

MARINE testing company CM Technologies (CMT) believes biofuel testing will become essential as cruise leads shipping’s green transition.

More Monaco stays

EXPLORA Journeys’ Explora II is now offering exclusive shorter stays at the Monaco Grand Prix, with three- and four-night options available.