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Holland America Line (CCL) is expanding its Northern Europe presence by adding Zuiderdam as a third dedicated ship in 2027, joining Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam. The expansion reflects strong customer demand, with nearly half of surveyed guests ranking Northern Europe among the most appealing cruise destinations. The ships will operate from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, and Dover, offering itineraries ranging from 7 to 21 days exploring Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, the Baltics, and British Isles. The company will also maintain Mediterranean operations with Oosterdam as the primary vessel. The 2027 season includes special sailings for solar eclipse viewing and Northern Lights, extensive fjord cruising opportunities, and various themed itineraries including Viking Homelands and Baltic capitals. The expansion leverages Holland America's Dutch heritage and 150-year history in European waters.

Cunard (CUK) has announced an extensive new cruise program featuring 195 voyages across its fleet between April 2027 and January 2028. The program includes visits to 115 destinations in 32 countries, encompassing 93 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The itinerary features 18 overnight port calls and 33 late-evening departures. Notable highlights include maiden calls for Queen Anne to Sorrento and La Rochelle, Queen Mary 2's first visit to Charlottetown, and Queen Victoria's debut in Riga. Queen Elizabeth will return to Europe with Mediterranean voyages from May to October 2027, visiting 22 ports unseen in 15 years. Queen Mary 2, following a major refit in early 2027, will continue its iconic Transatlantic Crossings and seasonal routes. Queen Anne will offer round-trip voyages from Southampton, while Queen Victoria will operate UK-based itineraries. Bookings open for Cunard World Club members on June 11, 2025, and for the general public on June 12, 2025.

Holland America Line has announced new cruise itineraries for viewing the 2027 solar eclipse and Northern Lights. Two ships will be positioned off Morocco and Tunisia's coasts for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse: the 28-Day Legendary Solar Eclipse cruise on Nieuw Statendam and the 14-Day Solar Eclipse cruise on Oosterdam. Both cruises feature scientific experts, themed activities, and eclipse-viewing equipment.

Additionally, three Northern Lights cruises aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam are available for booking, featuring overnight stays in Alta, Norway. The company is offering an Early Booking Bonus through their Have It All premium package, including shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, and Wi-Fi. Mariner Society members can receive up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom if booked by August 27, 2025.

Princess Cruises (CCL) has announced the addition of Taraji P. Henson's Seven Daughters Moscato to its Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection. The Moscato, known for its tropical fruit and honeysuckle notes, will be available across the cruise line's fleet. This addition expands Princess Cruises' celebrity-partnered beverage lineup, which includes collaborations with Jason Momoa (Meili Vodka), Matthew McConaughey (Pantalones Organic Tequila), Blake Lively (Betty Booze and Betty Buzz), and other notable personalities.

The Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection aims to provide guests with exclusive, expertly curated wines and spirits from globally recognized personalities, enhancing the onboard beverage experience.

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season, featuring the debut of the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess. The season includes five itineraries with six departures, ranging from 15 to 33 days, visiting 17 destinations across 10 countries. Key highlights include two overnight scenic experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula and visits to 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The cruise line introduces new scenic cruising through the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley. Itineraries include a 15-day Cape Horn & Glaciers of Patagonia, 17-day Antarctica & South America with four days in the Antarctic region, and an 18-day Brazilian Adventure. Early booking discounts until June 14, 2025, offer up to $1,200 onboard credit, up to $400 shore excursion credit, instant savings up to $400, and up to 40% off per stateroom.

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Cunard (CUK) is celebrating its 185th anniversary with a new exhibition called "Sea of Glamour," curated by British photographer Mary McCartney. The exhibition will showcase 185 images, combining rare archival photos of Hollywood icons, musicians, politicians, and royalty with guest-submitted photographs from around the world.

Opening on May 28, 2025, at The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, the exhibition will feature an immersive audio storytelling experience and a sculptural installation called "Sails of History." McCartney will also capture a special portrait featuring Cunard's Queen Anne Icons - prominent Liverpudlian women including Spice Girl Melanie C and Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson. After its run in Liverpool until June 17, 2025, the exhibition will tour aboard the Cunard fleet.

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Carnival Corporation has successfully closed a $1.0 billion private offering of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031. The proceeds will be used to redeem $993 million of 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026. This refinancing strategy aims to reduce interest expense, with expected savings of over $20 million through the scheduled maturity date of the 2026 notes. The new notes will pay interest semi-annually starting December 15, 2025, and will mature on June 15, 2031. The notes are fully guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subsidiaries, featuring investment grade-style covenants. This transaction follows a previous $350 million partial redemption of the 2026 notes earlier this year.

Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its two 2027 Grand Voyages following a successful pre-sale period. The 2027 Grand World Voyage is a 129-day journey aboard Volendam, departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 5, 2027, visiting 53 ports in 28 countries across six continents. The 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage is a 70-day journey aboard Zaandam, departing January 3, 2027, covering 31 ports in 13 countries. Both voyages feature extensive overnight stays, rare port calls, and optional overland tours including visits to the Taj Mahal and Galapagos Islands. Early booking benefits include up to $2,000 USD in onboard credit per guest, 3% pay-in-full discount, free Wi-Fi, and additional perks like air credits and airport transfers.

Cunard has announced its 2025 Alaska season speaker lineup in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) aboard the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth. The program, running from June to September 2025, features distinguished RCGS speakers including explorers, naturalists, and experts. Notable speakers include George Kourounis (storm chaser), Laval St. Germain (the only Canadian to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen), and Andrew Fuestel (former NASA astronaut).

The cruise line will also host other renowned speakers such as TV host Robson Green, mountaineer Peter Hillary, and Captain Bill Wichrowski from The Deadliest Catch. Alaska Native Voices Cultural Heritage Guides will be present on all voyages. This marks the third season of Cunard's successful partnership with RCGS, offering guests an enriching educational experience through their Insights program alongside Alaskan shore excursions.