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Oceanwide Expeditions Plans Two Eco-Sail Expedition Cruise Ships

Published Mar 27, 2026 10:13 AM by The Maritime Executive

The Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran polar and expedition cruise operator, has signed a Letter of Intent for the con...

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River Cruise Ship Hits Amsterdam Bridge After Failing to Lower Wheelhouse

Published Mar 26, 2026 1:53 PM by The Maritime Executive

The officer piloting a large river cruise ship from Amsterdam and into the Rhine River canal sustained minor injuries as the vesse...

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China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market

Published Mar 20, 2026 6:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

China marked the next milestone in its efforts at expanding the domestic cruise industry with the float-out of its second large do...

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World’s Largest Sail Yacht Cruise Ship Sets New Mark on Trials

Published Mar 13, 2026 1:53 PM by The Maritime Executive

The sail-powered cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian recently completed its propulsion tests, and builder Chantiers de l’Atlanti...

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UK Finds Fault in Planning and Medical Care on Cruise Ship in Severe Storm

Published Mar 11, 2026 5:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued its report on a 2023 incident aboard the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery in w...

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Norwegian Takes Delivery on New Cruise Ship in Long-Term Growth Plan

Published Mar 5, 2026 7:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the delivery of the Norwegian Luna, the second ship in the company’s Prima Plus c...

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Startup Plans to Use Regent Seven Seas Ship for Premium Residential Cruises

Published Mar 4, 2026 6:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The operators of Villa Vie Odyssey, one of the current residential cruise ships, announced that they are launching a new company t...

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Viking Stacks Orders to 2034 with More Expedition and Ocean Ships

Published Mar 3, 2026 7:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

Reporting a strong financial performance in 2025 and a positive outlook as the brand continues to grow its fleet, Viking announced...

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Cruise Lines Navigate Gulf Conflict Amidst Continued Iranian Strikes

Published Mar 1, 2026 10:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Given the centrality of the oil trade to the GCC states, tankers have rightfully received the most attention of any vessel class i...

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Cruise Lines Skip Calls at Puerto Vallarta After Cartel Violence

Published Feb 26, 2026 10:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

During recent cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta, cruise lines paused calls at the port while the Mexican Navy began moving vessel...

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