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The Port of Milwaukee welcomed over 13,500 cruise passengers during the 2024 season, with a total of 27 calls from seven ships, according to a press release.The season began on May 1 with the arrival of the Viking Octantis and concluded on October 13 with Le Bellot from Ponant.In total, 13,568 passengers traveled to or from Milwaukee via international cruise ships, surpassing initial estimates of 12,000, according to a statement. “Port Milwaukee remains a premier destination on the global cruising map,” Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. “This year’s successful season is a reflection of the hard work of Port[...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31, 2024.The results will be revealed and discussed during a conference call and webcast, which is scheduled for 10:00 AM.The conference call will be webcast via the Company’s Investor Relations website, https://www.nclhltd.com/investors.A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for 30 days following the call.Since last reporting financial results in late July, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a long-term contract with Galveston Wharves to expand its operations in Texas.The company’s main brand, Norwegian Cruise Line, also[...]

Juneau residents voted against a proposition to ban large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.According to its supporters, the “Ship-Free Saturday” initiative was aimed at giving Juneau’s residents “a respite” from the influx of tourism.Out of the 28,113 citizens eligible to vote, 10,880 voted, with 4,196 in favor of the proposal and 6,575 against it, a report The New York Times said.“The ship pollution and excessive visitor traffic is very real, but banning them for an entire day is not the answer,” Laura Murray, a resident who voted against the measure, told the newspaper.“We need[...]

Seabourn has revealed its 2026 itineraries, now on sale, sailing from March to December 2026, according to a press release.During the 2026 season, the Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn will visit more than 200 destinations in nearly 40 countries.The program includes over 50 itineraries, with two special voyages offering passengers the opportunity to view the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.“Our new 2026 voyages were thoughtfully, well curated with our guests in mind, featuring a great combination of Seabourn all-time favorites along with many new unique experiences,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.“With[...]

Quark Expeditions has announced its 2026 Arctic season, marking 35 years of exploration in the region.According to a press release, the new season offers the most diverse range of Arctic itineraries in the company’s history, with options to explore Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian Arctic. These voyages will be carried aboard two of Quark’s ships, the Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer.The season features two exclusive new itineraries: Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes and Iceland to Greenland: A Total Solar Eclipse. These immersive journeys include experiences such as helicopter flights over Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, kayaking beneath the bird cliffs[...]