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Viking’s new Douro ship
Monday | Sep 1 2025VIKING has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Europe, Viking Gyda (pictured), which will sail Portugal’s Douro river.
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“Incredible” two-day C360
Friday | Aug 29 2025FEEDBACK from Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) move to a two-day Cruise360 has been “incredible”, Managing Director Joel Katz told CW.
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Ilma Caribbean sailings
Friday | Aug 29 2025THE Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has revealed its winter 2026-27 Caribbean sailings aboard the cruise line’s second ship Ilma.
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CLIA celebrates biggest-ever Cruise360
Friday | Aug 29 2025CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) this week celebrated its 10th Cruise360 conference, and this year’s was its biggest ever. The season’s major cruise conference extended across two days for the first time, offering more sessions, more speakers, and more time to explore the showroom floor than in prior years.
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RCI responds to Mexico protests
Friday | Aug 29 2025ROYAL Caribbean has responded to the more than 200,000 locals who have petitioned against the development of its cruise port and private island Perfect Day Mexico in Costa Maya, set to open in 2027 (CW 11 Oct).
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Youth to drive cruise wave in 2025/26
Thursday | Aug 28 2025AUSTRALIA is preparing to welcome dozens of international cruise ships over another busy summer season, delivering billions of dollars in economic contribution to destinations around the country.
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Coral’s ’27 Kimberley season
Thursday | Aug 28 2025CORAL Expeditions has announced its 2027 Kimberley season, featuring almost 50 departures across its fleet of three vessels.
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Sail to the forgotten islands
Thursday | Aug 28 2025HERITAGE Expeditions has launched a brand-new voyage exploring the wilds of Indonesia and Borneo, including a visit to an orangutan rehabilitation centre.
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Katz: Australia reaping what it sows
Wednesday | Aug 27 2025AUSTRALIA is beginning to experience the fallout of the difficult operating environment facing the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Managing Director Joel Katz has warned.
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Doubling down on destinations
Wednesday | Aug 27 2025AZAMARA has unveiled its enhanced Destination Immersion program for 2026-27, giving travellers the opportunity to experience the places they visit like a local.
