CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Albatros to join with Polar Latitudes
Thursday | Apr 3 2025ALBATROS Expeditions has been acquired by Nordic Expedition Cruise & Travel (NCET), which will see it join forces with new sister brand Polar Latitudes.
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Second ship coming to Aranui Cruises
Thursday | Apr 3 2025FRENCH Polynesia’s hybrid line Aranui Cruises will introduce a second ship to the region in 2027, which will sail the remote Austral Islands.
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A Majestic transformation
Thursday | Apr 3 2025PRINCESS Cruises’ Majestic Princess (pictured) has emerged from dry dock in time for her upcoming Mediterranean season, with new and revamped spaces, and introducing a number of popular guest favourites.
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Explora milestone
Thursday | Apr 3 2025EXPLORA Journeys has celebrated the launch of the “trocone”, or forward half, of its ship Explora IV.
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Windstar sells out
Thursday | Apr 3 2025A SECOND cruise dedicated to the 2026 solar eclipse has been scheduled by Windstar Cruises after the first sold out.
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Swan gets Grand
Thursday | Apr 3 2025SWAN Hellenic is now offering the opportunity to travel West Africa, with two new Grand Voyages.
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Porthole 03 Apr 25
Thursday | Apr 3 2025CARNIVAL Cruise Line and language learning app Duolingo launched the mother of all cruises – and April Fool’s Day pranks – with the announcement of a five-year voyage taking in 195 countries.
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Avalon After Dark sees the light
Wednesday | Apr 2 2025AVALON Waterways is introducing its ‘Avalon After Dark’ program, Cruise Weekly can reveal, ushering in a new way to experience river cruising when the sun goes down.
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Marella’s first newbuilds
Wednesday | Apr 2 2025FINCANTIERI has signed an agreement with TUI for two new cruise ships for its Marella Cruises brand, marking the first-ever newbuilds for the line.
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New Reef Unlimited capacity
Wednesday | Apr 2 2025EXPERIENCE Co has acquired a new catamaran for use on cruise ship to shore transfers and shore excursion for larger ships arriving into Cairns ports.
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