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The Norwegian Aura will enter service in May 2027.

Earlier debuts scheduled for Norwegian Aura and Royal's Hero of the SeasThe NCL ship will enter service on May 2, 19 days ahead of schedule. The Royal Caribbean ship will debut Aug. 1, 10 days ahead.

The refreshed Carnival Freedom departs the shipyard in Marseille, France.

Carnival Freedom returns to service with more gaming machinesCarnival said the redesigned casino has 100-plus additional machines.

Margaritaville at Sea's Beachcomber, Islander and Paradise ships.

Margaritaville at Sea updates unlimited-cruise membershipThe program was renamed the Margaritaville at Sea Annual Cruise Membership. Prices start at $2,499 for two adults.

Sea Notes will be a "Little Mermaid"-themed piano lounge on the Disney Believe.

Disney Cruise Line reveals details of its next shipThe fourth ship in the line's Wish class, the Disney Believe will homeport in Fort Lauderdale and sail a maiden voyage in...

The Arcadia debuted in 2005.

Holland America Line is gaining a ship, and Cunard is losing oneP&O Cruises' Arcadia will transfer to Holland America in 2029. That same year, the Queen Anne will exit the Cunard fleet and...

Celebrity River Cruises will debut next August.

Explora and Celebrity expand their cruise horizonsThe brands are breaking into river cruising, aiming to capture crossover customer interest.

The Crystal Serenity in New York.

New suites are coming to the Crystal SerenityDuring a renovation in spring 2028, Crystal will add an Owner's Suite and four Junior Penthouse Premium Suites.

Royal Caribbean to debut 'The SpongeBob Musical' on new ship

Royal Caribbean to debut 'The SpongeBob Musical' on new shipThe musical will make its debut at sea on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship, the Hero of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Group's agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for roughly $3 billion sent shockwaves through the travel industry.

Risky business or smart strategy? Reaction to Royal Caribbean's Sandals investmentSome analysts expressed concern over strategic alignment and financial impact, while others viewed the deal positively.

On Sept. 15, American Express started requiring cardholders to book direct through American Express Travel for the Cruise Privileges Program.

ASTA petitions American Express to reinstate advisor bookings of cardholder perksAmerican Express no longer allows cardholders to use their advisor to book the Cruise Privileges Program, Fine Hotels + Resorts...

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