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A Legend is born

AMERICAN Cruise Line’s American Legend has been christened in Key West.

The Key to FUN!

CARNIVAL Corporation leaders have begun the five-month countdown to the opening of its new exclusive Celebration Key destination.

Cruise tax hit?

THE federal government of the United States has promised to introduce new taxes targeting cruise lines, according to new Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Porthole 21 Feb 25

A German man has set a new Guinness World Record for underwater living, after completing a 120-day tenancy in what he calls a ‘SeaPod’.

On location on boardOvation of the Seas 21 Feb 25

Cruise Calendar 21 Feb 25

CURRENT ports of call in Australia and New Zealand.

Azamara double act dazzles Sydney

TWO Azamara ships sailed into Sydney Harbour yesterday (pictured), for the first time in the cruise line’s history.

Get ready for the World

MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World America (pictured), has entered her final phase of preparation for her debut season in the Caribbean.

Fly-cruise picking up speed

CRUISE Lines International Association Head of International Training & Development Peter Kollar has emphasised the importance of fly-cruise, describing it as the future of the cruise sector.

RCI’s new Legend

ROYAL Caribbean (RCI) has unveiled the name of its third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, which will make her debut in Europe in Aug 2026 (CW yesterday).