CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Ovation gets more
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025ROYAL Caribbean International has announced Ovation of the Seas will receive 40 new staterooms during its upcoming refit (CW 19 Jun).
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MSC adjusts route
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025MSC Cruises has revised its 2026 World Cruise to avoid the Red Sea region, which will mean a significant change to the final segment.
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Porthole 19 Aug 25
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025A well-known Australian scientist believes he has figured out the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle – and, sadly for conspiracy theorists, it has nothing to do with aliens, sea monsters, or a wormhole into another universe.
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Lelepa to feature in almost all RCL cruises
Monday | Aug 18 2025ROYAL Caribbean’s (RCI) upcoming Beach Day at Lelepa private destination (pictured) will not just be a highlight of the cruise line’s local program – it will appear in almost all of its itineraries, according to President and CEO Michael Bayley.
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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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