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Curacao concerns

SOME cruise lines are skipping Curacao over tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which is causing unsettlement in the region.

USVI redevelopment

THE US Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA), Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), and Cruise Terminals International have jointly announced the redevelopment of the destination’s Crown Bay District, which will be expanded into a vibrant, mixed-use location.

Porthole 19 Dec 25

AN immersive Titanic-themed show in the UK is drawing criticism for its “grotesque” transfiguration of tragedy into entertainment.

On location on boardNorwegian Spirit 19 Dec 25

East coast gets in the Spirit

AFTER arriving in Australia for its third local season last week, Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Norwegian Spirit (pictured) will today set sail on her eastern home port program (CW 10 Dec).

Regent’s Med (off)season

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises is following its sister brand Oceania Cruises into the European offseason, unveiling its new ‘Navigate the Seasons’ 2026-2027 voyage collection.

Seeker gets ready to sail

WINDSTAR Cruises has taken delivery of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on Mon at WestSEA Shipyard in Portugal.

BICT’s 500th ship

BRISBANE International Cruise Terminal (BICT) recently welcomed its 500th cruise ship since opening in Jun 2022.

Evolve gets festive

NATIONAL Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced the debut holiday sailings for upcoming river vessel Evolve, which will join the line’s fleet in 2027.

Carnival adds two

CARNIVAL Cruise Line has unveiled its next wave of 2027/28 deployments on board Carnival Firenze and Carnival Splendor.