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MSC World Asia Promenade (MSC)_ (Press Release) Geneva, Switzerland – December 4, 2025 – The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has begun. The state-of-the-art flagship is set to become the latest World Class ship to join the cruise line’s fleet, inviting guests to experience the Art of Cruising beginning December 2026. Setting sail to some of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations on December 4, 2026, the ship will feature subtle design elements that reflect Asia’s rich culture, art and landscapes and will offer returning guest favorites alongside new concepts that will deliver unforgettable onboard experiences. With just 12 months to go until the ship’s launch, MSC Cruises is sharing 12 highlights about the flagship, and the exciting amenities, world-class dining and spectacular entertainment that await guests on board.
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Credit: Riviera Travel (Press Release) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – (December 4, 2025) – Riviera Travel, the leader in ultra-premium river cruise, ocean yachts, and land global travel for more than 40 years, today announced the expansion of its Grand Tour collection with the new Grand Tour: A Taste of Italy & The Blue Danube Cruise. Introduced earlier this year, the Grand Tour collection elevates the traditional touring experience, seamlessly combining culturally inviting land journeys with ultra-premium river cruising. The immersive itineraries – including the brand’s newest voyage through one of the most legendary river cruise regions, beginning in 2027 – let travelers explore multiple countries and regions in a single, expertly curated itinerary. Port Canaveral aerial photo(Photo: Canaveral Port Authority) (Press Release) Port Canaveral, FL – December 2, 2025 – Port Canaveral has earned the distinction as the busiest cruise port in the world with over 8.6 million revenue passenger movements in FY 2025. The confirmed tally is the highest number of cruise passengers in the Port's history and amounts to a 13-percent increase over FY 2024. Credit: YOTEL (YOTEL News) --Now that the holiday season is officially in full swing, the to-do lists are piling up, and gift wrapping always seems to be the task everyone avoids. If you (or your readers) ever wished you could escape for a night, pour a glass of wine, and finally get it all done in peace, YOTEL may have created the perfect solution. (Press Release) MIAMI (December 2, 2025) – PortMiami announced results for Fiscal Year 2025, which started October 1, 2024 and ended September 30, 2025, in both cruise and cargo operations. The port welcomed an unprecedented 8,564,225 cruise passengers, up from 8,233,056 the previous fiscal year, a 4.02% increase and the highest annual passenger count in the seaport’s history. PortMiami also achieved another significant accomplishment in cargo performance. The port recorded 1,115,058 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), up from 1,089,443 TEUs the previous fiscal year, a 2.35% growth and marking 11 consecutive years exceeding one million TEUs. Credit: Virgin Voyages (Press Release) MIAMI, FL - Dec. 2, 2025 – Adults are done compromising on vacation. They're tired of fighting for lounge chairs, dodging strollers at the buffet and coming home more exhausted than when they left. Demand for "quiet luxury" travel has surged 47% since 2022 and market experts project the adult-only travel segment will double in size over the next decade. Modern American Riverboat (ACL) (Press Release) Guilford, CT—December 1, 2025—American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that 2026 promises to be the company’s most extraordinary year ever highlighting 11 new U.S. itineraries and 3 brand new small ships. Sailing year-round, the company will honor the country’s 250th birthday on its portfolio of domestic itineraries exploring coast-to-coast—including new cruises on the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and the Gulf Coast. American’s 2026 itineraries will also offer remarkable ways to celebrate the nation’s storied history, diverse cultures, and geographic blessings on bucket-list U.S. National Parks cruises and Extended Cruises that explore for up to 55-Days in multiple regions of the country. Next year, the world’s only 100% U.S.-flagged fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships will visit almost 200 ports-of-call while sailing America’s iconic rivers and protected coastlines from the Alaska Inside Passage to the Florida Keys. Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. Read More About Cruising on the Hudson River Here
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