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TUI River Cruises has unveiled new venues on the refurbished TUI Al Horeya, set to embark on its maiden voyage on the Nile River this November. The TUI Al Horeya features 74 cabins accommodating 145 guests per sailing, designed for flexibility and customer choice. Its new venues reflect this personalized approach, including a hybrid multi-functional... Source link

Meyer Werft today has delivered the new Disney Treasure to Disney Cruise Line, the shipyard announced in a press release.The vessel was completed earlier than contractually agreed and is scheduled to welcome its first guests in December, Meyer said.According to the German shipyard, the Disney Treasure features some of the most complex and innovative entertainment facilities in the cruise industry.“We are very happy to hand over the Disney Treasure to Disney Cruise Line today. She is the newest milestone in our longstanding partnership, and everyone at Meyer Werft has put a lot of effort and passion into Disney[...]

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its 2026-27 sailing schedule with additional cruises to The Bahamas, including voyages featuring the new exclusive destination Celebration Key.According to a press release, the updates extend the itineraries of the Carnival Conquest from Miami, as well as the Carnival Glory and Carnival Freedom from Port Canaveral, offering more three-, four-, and five-day cruise options to Bahamian destinations.“These itineraries build out a key part of our 2026/27 schedule because they represent that quintessential, quick Carnival getaway from Florida to The Bahamas. These sailings give our guests many options to enjoy an escape, with all[...]

TUI River Cruises has announced the addition of its newly refurbished ship, TUI Ria, which will be the largest in its fleet, accommodating 190 passengers, according to a press release.The ship will set sail on the Rhine and Moselle rivers starting in summer 2026, with departures from Amsterdam, Basel, and Frankfurt. The launch follows strong demand, with the river cruise line seeing a 17 percent year-over-year increase in bookings, the company stated.TUI Ria will be the fourth ship to join TUI River Cruises’ fleet, alongside TUI Isla, TUI Maya, and TUI Skyla. It will offer six, seven, eight[...]

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is projected to reach a record 1.3 million passenger movements by the end of the year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a press release. Port NOLA is experiencing strong demand for both oceangoing and river vessels, with the cruise business contributing over 15 percent to Port NOLA and... Source link

Mitsui Ocean Cruises today announced an exclusive partnership with internationally acclaimed chef Kiyomi Mikuni.According to a press release, the award-winning chef is a prominent name in Japanese-French fusion cuisine and will bring his culinary experiences to a cruise ship for the first time.The collaboration will debut onboard the new Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which is scheduled to enter service for the company on Dec. 1, 2024.Adding the first ship to its fleet, Mitsui Ocean Cruises was launched earlier this year by MOL Cruises, which operates the Nippon Maru.According to the company, the new brand will combine MOL’s culinary experiences[...]