CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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TasPorts CEO out
Wednesday | Dec 17 2025TASPORTS has announced Chief Executive Officer Anthony Donald will step down from the role, concluding his tenure in Mar.
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MSC Cruises sails to New Frontiers
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have signed a landmark agreement for six next-generation vessels, marking the launch of the line’s New Frontier platform.
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Tech to clean up for Aus & NZ
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025THE new in-water cruise ship cleaning technology rolling out in Auckland (pictured) this summer (CW yesterday) offers cruise lines the ability to create effective home port strategies in the region, according to Australian Cruise Association Chief Executive Officer Jill Abel.
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HAL oranges agents famil
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025HOLLAND America Line (HAL) Key Account Manager Erin King and Business Development Executive Dylan McKechnie recently hosted a group of agents on board Noordam as part of her Australian season (CW 14 Nov).
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Fly free with Scenic
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours is inviting guests to fly free in economy with its Europe river cruises next year – see page 4 for more info.
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Caledonian Sky sold
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025TRAVELMARVEL’S Caledonian Sky has been sold to a Greek shipping company, Kalamata Shipping.
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Medium is best
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025MIDSIZE cruise ships – typically carrying 1,000 to 2,500 guests – generally rank as the most popular vessels, new research has found.
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Explora referrals
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025EXPLORA Journeys has launched the Explora Club Referral Programme, designed to recognise and reward the loyalty of existing Explora Club loyalty members while inviting their friends and loved ones to do the same.
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MSC US 2027-28
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025MSC Cruises has unveiled its American itineraries for the winter 2027-28 season.
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Royal’s makes Brisbane debut
Monday | Dec 15 2025ROYAL Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has made her debut in Brisbane, making her long-awaited return to Australia.
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