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Cunard (NYSE:CCL), official cruise partner of the 79th Annual Tony Awards for a second year, is introducing an exclusive Cunard Green Room backstage at Radio City Music Hall. Designed by Broadway actress and creative designer Krysta Rodriguez, the space reflects Cunard’s 185-year cultural and artistic heritage.
The Green Room’s design draws on the ambiance of Cunard’s Queens, including Queen Mary 2, with ocean-inspired elements, sculptural seating, warm lighting and intimate conversation areas. The partnership highlights Cunard’s ongoing support of theater and the arts, both on board its ships and ashore.
Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) is reopening bookings for Oosterdam after a full Holland America Evolution transformation, with eight itineraries and 15 departure dates beginning Dec. 2, 2027. Key upgrades include new staterooms, Solo Verandahs, Bridgeview and Vista Suites, and the Grand Dutch Café.
Oosterdam will sail Europe, a transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale, Caribbean winter deployments, a Panama Canal transit in spring 2028, then Pacific Coast and Pacific Northwest itineraries.
Cunard (NYSE:CCL) announced its 2028 program on May 6, 2026, featuring 190 voyages across 36 countries from April 2028 to January 2029.
Highlights include the historic Four Queens Celebration in Liverpool (May 16, 2028), 125 ports including 98 UNESCO sites, 19 overnight stays, 37 late-evening departures, and new Signature Packages offering up to 30% savings.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) marked the debut of Star Princess in Seattle and the start of her inaugural Alaska season, sailing 20 weekly roundtrips from Pier 91 through the Inside Passage from May 3 to Sept 13, 2026. The 177,800-ton ship accommodates 4,300 guests and joins Royal Princess for the 2026–2027 Alaska program.
Princess announced community donations totaling $160,000 across Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka and highlighted an expanded eight-ship, 180-departure Alaska season for 2026.
Carnival (NYSE: CCL) announced the UK Court has sanctioned the Scheme implementing DLC Unification and Carnival Corporation's redomiciliation from Panama to Bermuda.
Key dates: Scheme Record Time 6:00 p.m. (London) on May 5, 2026; CREST disabled May 5; LSE suspension from 7:30 a.m. May 6; expected effective/cancellation on May 7, 2026.
Holland America Line (CCL) unveiled two 2028 Grand Voyages: a 129-day Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam departing Jan 4, 2028, and a 90-day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage aboard Zaandam departing Jan 30, 2028.
Highlights include Antarctica, Easter Island, Bora Bora, Null Island sail‑past, 45 ports in 26 countries (World), 41 ports in 12 territories (Australia & New Zealand), Mariners' Collection calls, and early‑booking bonuses through June 14, 2027.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that two specialty restaurants, Makoto Ocean and The Butcher's Block by Dario, received the 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The awards recognize culinary innovation, quality and guest service across Princess’ fleet.
Makoto Ocean appears aboard Star, Sun, Diamond and Sapphire Princess; The Butcher's Block by Dario is featured on Star Princess and Sun Princess.
Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) launches its 2026 Alaska season April 25, offering 100+ voyages across six ships from three homeports through September. Highlights include 25 new shore excursions, a $70 million multi-year Denali Lodge investment, expanded culinary programming with a Global Fresh Fish Program, and a Glacier Guarantee™ providing a 15% future cruise credit if no glacier is visited.
Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) expanded its Mexico maritime cadet apprenticeship program on April 23, 2026, adding Princess Cruises to offer additional onboard training slots for Mexican maritime students.
The addendum, signed at Seatrade Cruise Global, preserves the program's 180-day apprenticeship requirement and reinforces engagement with Mexican port authorities and the Maritime & Port University of Mexico.
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Star Princess was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List. The 177,800-ton Sphere Class ship carries 4,300 guests, debuted October 2025, completed a Panama Canal transit, and will join Princess' largest Alaska season with eight ships, 180 departures, and visits to 19 destinations.
The recognition highlights the ship's design features including The Dome and the outward-facing Sphere and underscores Princess' focus on guest connection and experiential design.