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MSC Breaks Ground on New Bahamas Private Island Sandy Cay
MSC Group has broken ground on Sandy Cay, a new Bahamas private island opening in 2028 exclusively for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests alongside Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
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Princess Cruises Plans Holiday Celebrations Across the Fleet
Princess Cruises is preparing Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's celebrations across its fleet, with festive entertainment, seasonal dining and holiday voyages to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and Panama Canal.
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Carnival Cleanup Effort Removes 5,000 Pounds of Coastal Debris
Carnival Cruise Line team members and community partners joined coastal cleanups around the world in September, collecting more than 5,000 pounds of debris across beaches and waterways.
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Atlas Adds Pre-Cruise African Safaris for Atlas Adventurer
Atlas Ocean Voyages has introduced seven pre-voyage land programs for select Atlas Adventurer sailings in spring 2029, combining luxury safaris, Cape Winelands experiences and African wildlife destinations.
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Carnival Jubilee Adds First Regular Short Cruise Schedule From Galveston
Carnival Jubilee will introduce regular four- and five-day cruises from Galveston in 2028, marking the first short-cruise program for Carnival's newest Excel-class ship while adding more Texas vacation options.
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Crystal Confirms Third New Luxury Ship for 2034
Crystal has finalized the construction contract for its third next-generation ocean ship, a 650-guest luxury vessel scheduled for May 2034 that will follow Crystal Grace and a second sister ship.
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Queen Mary 2 Set for Major Refurbishment in 2027
Cunard will send Queen Mary 2 into dry dock in spring 2027 for a major refurbishment adding 31 staterooms, refreshed Grill Suites, upgraded wellness spaces and enhanced kennels.
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Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York in Fall 2027
Disney Cruise Line will return to New York City in 2027 as part of an expanded schedule featuring more San Juan cruises, new Panama calls and sailings from Florida, California, Texas and Singapore.
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Explora Journeys Adds South America and Winter Mediterranean
Explora Journeys has revised its winter 2027-28 plans, sending EXPLORA I to South America and launching EXPLORA V with Mediterranean, North Africa and Atlantic Islands voyages.
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Lindblad Offers Up to $2,000 Air Credit on 2027 Expeditions
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is offering up to $2,000 per person in air credit on select 2027 expeditions to Antarctica, Svalbard, Japan, Patagonia, French Polynesia and more.
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