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CCL is note-perfect

“THE most family-friendly water park at sea” will headline Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship Carnival Festivale, which will debut from Orlando’s Port Canaveral in 2027/2028 (CW 07 Apr).

Solution ahead?

AMSTERDAM has revealed it will introduce a river ship quota starting next year, as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to combat overtourism.

Godmother switch

ROYAL Caribbean is scrambling to announce another godmother for its new Star of the Seas, after Diana Ross cancelled her appearance just days before the naming ceremony (CW 06 Jun).

Tauck out to roam

TWELVE new itineraries by land, river and small ship aimed at travellers aged in their 40s and 50s will feature in a new brand launched by upscale guided firm Tauck.

Porthole 15 Aug 25

LIFE onboard cruise ships for entertainer James Bustar must never be dull, especially when passing through ship security, but he takes it in his stride.

On location on boardStar of the Seas 15 Aug 25

CW for Fri 15 Aug 2025

Princess VP commits to Australia, revised Royal res system coming soon, Amsterdam river cap, Carnival Festivale water park, ship godmother cancels last minute and much more

‘Critical juncture’ for NZ

NEW Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) Chair Tansy Tompkins has issued a rallying cry to the sector that the country’s outlook for cruising is “deeply concerning” and requires urgent action.

Princess’ new partners

PRINCESS Cruises will expand its Local Partnerships program to include scope for conserving cultural heritage as well as environmental stewardship.

Five for A&K sailing the Nile

ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) has introduced Nile Seray, its fifth luxury riverboat in Egypt, which sets sail in 2026.