CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Porthole 12 Jan 26
Monday | Jan 12 2026THE global cost of living crisis is continuing to bite, hard enough that many are still turning cruise ships into their new address.
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Explorations by Norwegian returns
Friday | Jan 9 2026MY Cruises has announced the return of “the world’s longest cruise”, Explorations by Norwegian, which will sail to and from Australia in autumn 2027.
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Darwin lands a helipad
Friday | Jan 9 2026THE new Darwin Helicopter Terminal (DHT), located at the city’s cruise port (pictured), is currently awaiting approval, in what is being described as a “game-changer” for the industry in the NT.
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Two Grand Voyages depart
Friday | Jan 9 2026TWO Holland America Line Grand Voyages departed on the same day late last week, from opposite coasts of the US.
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Europe on the rise
Friday | Jan 9 2026HOLLAND America Line has seen a dramatic rise in European bookings for this year, up more than a third compared to 2025.
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Viking tees up
Friday | Jan 9 2026VIKING and the PGA Tour have announced a new partnership, with the brand now the official cruise line for the world’s leading golf tour.
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New CLIA chairman
Friday | Jan 9 2026CARNIVAL Corporation president Josh Weinstein has succeeded Royal Caribbean chair Jason Liberty as chair of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
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CCL brand switch
Friday | Jan 9 2026CARNIVAL Cruise Line (CCL) has made a brand switch across its non-alcoholic drink line-up, replacing the Lyre brand with Ritual Zero Proof.
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Porthole 09 Jan 26
Friday | Jan 9 2026ONE might think it is their lucky day when uncovering a safe buried in the seabed just off the coast of a popular beach in Western Australia.
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CW breaking news – My Cruises year-long voyage to return in 2027
Thursday | Jan 8 2026The cruise will once again sail aboard Oceania Regatta. My Cruises has announced the return of…
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