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Updated First Look: Symphony of the Seas

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This post has been updated to include higher-res photos. The world’s largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, has now...
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Ocean Gala I (ex-Viking Serenade, Island Escape) To Be Scrapped

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Ocean Gala has now been beached in Alang. Dismantling will commence shortly. Sad news here. The former Royal Caribbean ship...
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Hurtigruten to be Replaced by Havila Kystruten?

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Hurtigruten provides a lifeline to the small fishing communities that dot Norway’s northern coast. They operate 11 ships as a...

Symphony of the Seas Handed Over to Royal Caribbean

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STX France has just handed over Royal Caribbean’s latest flagship, the Symphony of the Seas. She is now the largest...
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Carnival Corp. Announces Q1 2018 Earnings

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Carnival Corporation & plc announced U.S. GAAP net income of $391 million, or $0.54 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2018, higher...
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Royal Caribbean and CTrip to Dissolve SkySea Cruises

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Royal Caribbean and Chinese tour company Ctrip have agreed to dissolve their joint venture SkySea Cruises. This was the Chinese...
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A Steel Cutting and Keel Laying For Expedition Ships

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This weekend saw the keel laying of the new Lindblad ship and the steel cutting for SunStone’s new ship. At...
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MSC To Sail Cuba Out Of Miami

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MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Armonia will sail 7-night western Caribbean itineraries featuring an overnight in Cuba. She will reposition...

[Analysis] Disney’s (ex-Dream Cruises) Global-Class Renders

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UPDATE 2023: Disney has now purchased the vessel and released this rendering. An earlier version of the vessel included a...
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BREAKING: The New Cococay

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Royal Caribbean just announced some major enhancements to their private island in the Bahamas, Cococay. In the render we see...
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Greg Dragonetti is a former maritime safety engineer and the managing editor of CruiseInd — a long-running cruise industry publication launched in 2009. With hands-on experience in the maritime sector and deep technical knowledge, he offers readers expert analysis, in-depth ship reviews, deck-plan breakdowns, and insider insights. Greg blends travel passion with industry rigor to help both first-time cruisers and seasoned travelers navigate the the world of cruising with confidence.

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