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Seabourn Modifies Spring 2025 Itineraries for Seabourn Encore

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Seabourn is shaking things up for spring 2025! The Seabourn Encore will now sail to new destinations like Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and the Mediterranean from March to May 2025. This redeployment covers 36 destinations across 18 countries, featuring 18 brand-new ports of call, including the ship's first transit through the historic Panama Canal and its maiden visit to the U.S.

Carnival's Mega Ship Announcement: Three New LNG Giants Set to Sail by 2033

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Carnival Corporation announced an order for three massive new ships for Carnival Cruise Line, each nearly 230,000 gross tonnes. These colossal vessels will be built by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, and will run on eco-friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG), are set to hit the seas in the summers of 2029, 2031, and 2033.


Christine Duffy, the big boss at Carnival Cruise Line, is all about the guest experience. She promises these new ships will bring a whole new level of FUN and excitement that fans will go wild for.

Effy Staff Member Ends His Life After Being Fired - Allegations of Bullying and Deception

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Early this month, a 32-year-old Brazilian staff member, tragically took his own life after being fired by the jewelry retail company Effy. Known for his charisma and talent, Francisco Budny Macedo was deeply dedicated to his work. He was employed as an assistant shopping ambassador for Effy Jewellery/HFGM and his last contract was on the Holland America Line cruise ship Eurodam.


In a heartfelt message, Francisco's family shared the news of his passing:

Utopia of the Seas Hits the High Seas with Meghan Trainor and Epic Party

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Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning superstar Meghan Trainor just kicked off the summer of celebrations with a massive bash in Port Canaveral, Florida. Meghan, the official godmother of Royal Caribbean's latest cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas, threw an unforgettable summer party with over 4,000 guests, including the legendary Rev Run and DJ Ruckus spinning the tracks.

Venice says will double the tourist entrance fee in 2025

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This year, Venice started charging a five-euro entrance fee for day tourists on particularly busy days, generating significantly more income from tourism. Next year, the city plans to continue this fee and might increase it to ten euros. Cruise tourists are also affected by this fee. Since 2021, large cruise ships cannot dock directly in Venice, but shore excursions from nearby ports like Marghera, Monfalcone, Trieste, continued.

Utopia of the Seas Begins Christening Voyage from Port Canaveral

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Royal Caribbean International's new ship, Utopia of the Seas, is at Port Canaveral, Florida, today for its christening voyage. From there the ship will head to Royal Caribbean's private island, Coco Cay in the Bahamas, over the next three days.


This special voyage wasn't open for bookings. Only invited guests, including 52 competition winners and their companions, will board the ship. These guests typically include company representatives, business partners, and media.

Princess Cruises Sets World Record for Largest Pizza Party

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Princess Cruises has set the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Pizza Party. Thousands of guests and crew members across the fleet participated in this event, consuming more than 60,000 slices of pizza. This celebration took place on Princess ships stationed across the world including Alaska, New England, the Caribbean, the British Isles, the Mediterranean, and Japan.

The pizza party also marked the launch of a new partnership with 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, now Princess Cruises' newest celebrity culinary partner.

High Stakes on High Seas: Sports Betting Goes Maritime

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Sportsbooks and cruise ship companies have embarked on an exciting partnership to bring sports betting and iGaming experiences to passengers at sea. This collaboration, featuring major players like BetMGM and Carnival Corporation, is revolutionizing the entertainment landscape on cruise ships by integrating sports betting into the travel experience.

Let’s delve into the details of these partnerships, the ships involved, and the future of sports betting on the high seas.

BetMGM and Carnival Corporation Partnership