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AMADEUS Mira 2027: New Hybrid Flagship for Rhine & Danube

AMADEUS River Cruises is getting serious about a greener future on Europe's rivers. The company has now officially confirmed the launch of a brand-new flagship for the 2027 season: the AMADEUS Mira. What makes this announcement so special? The Mira is not a standalone project. It is the second ship of a completely new hybrid generation, directly following its sister ship, the AMADEUS Aurea, which is set to launch in 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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MSC Cruises Invests €3.5 Billion: Two More World Class LNG Ships by 2031

MSC Cruises and the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique (CdA) have opened another chapter in their partnership—and it's a big one: On November 12, 2025, the order for two more "World Class" cruise ships was confirmed. The investment volume for these two newbuilds, numbers seven and eight in the series, is an impressive €3.5 billion. The delivery of these giants is scheduled for 2030 and 2031.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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TUI Cruises: Mein Schiff Relax Heads to Hamburg in 2027 – The Strategy Behind It

Hello, Hamburg! TUI Cruises is making a significant move, sending its brand-new flagship, the Mein Schiff Relax, to the Hanseatic city for the entire 2027 summer season. What sounds like a simple schedule update is, in reality, a strategic maneuver with major implications for the cruise market in Northern Europe.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Disney Destiny Christening: The "Heroes and Villains" Concept and the Ingenious Strategy

The Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) fleet, was officially christened on November 10, 2025, in its new homeport of Port Everglades, Florida. But anyone expecting a stiff maritime ceremony is mistaken. Disney staged the christening as a spectacular "Waterfront Show" complete with a concert, drone effects, and projections. The clear goal: to dramatically bring the ship's central theme, "Heroes and Villains", to life.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Regent Seven Seas: New Ultra-Luxury Ship Coming in 2033 – The Strategy Behind the Prestige Class

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is continuing to expand its ultra-luxury division, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. A third ship of the new Prestige Class has now been officially confirmed with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri. The remarkable detail: The delivery is not scheduled until 2033. This order is far more than just a new ship; it is a strategic move that offers deep insights.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Bye Bye, "Grease": Royal Caribbean's New Entertainment Strategy Revealed

It's over: Royal Caribbean has removed the popular Broadway musical "Grease" from two ships in its fleet after nearly a decade. The affected ships are the Harmony of the Seas and the Independence of the Seas. But anyone thinking this is just a simple show swap is mistaken. Behind this decision lies a clever and far-reaching strategic plan.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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TUI Cruises' "InTUItion" Class: New Luxury Strategy with Hotel Design and LNG

TUI Cruises is ringing in a new era, setting its sights on a more discerning clientele. With the new "InTUItion" class of ships, which includes the already-sailing Mein Schiff Relax and the upcoming Mein Schiff Flow (due in 2026), the cruise line is signaling a clear strategic realignment. A central component of this strategy is the collaboration with the Hamburg-based interior design firm JOI Design.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Chaos at Sea: Why Royal Caribbean Expelled Seven Live Streamers

For seven live streamers from the so-called "Cx group," a seven-day Caribbean cruise came to an abrupt end. Royal Caribbean felt compelled to remove the group from the Harmony of the Seas after a series of escalating incidents on board. What was planned as a vacation quickly turned into a real problem for passengers and crew.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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TUI Cruises: New 'SurfMax' Starlink Flatrate Analyzed – Price, Performance & Competitor Comparison

TUI Cruises has responded to the industry standard and is adapting its internet strategy. Just in time for the 2025 winter season, the "Mein Schiff" fleet is introducing the long-awaited "SurfMax Internet Flatrate." This move is a direct response to the fleet's upgrade to high-performance Starlink technology and the market pressure from AIDA and MSC, which have already introduced similar models.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Viking Cancellation in Newcastle: When Climate Protests Hit Cruise Tourism

Bad news for cruise fans and the tourism industry in Newcastle, Australia: The shipping line Viking Cruises has decided to cancel all remaining port calls for this year in the Australian harbor. The affected calls are the Viking Orion (scheduled for November 24) and the Viking Venus (scheduled for November 29).
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November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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AIDAdiva World Cruise: From Hamburg on a 133-Day Record Route & the "Evolution" Upgrade

Today, November 10, 2025, the AIDAdiva departs from Hamburg's Cruise Center Steinwerder for the longest journey of the year. A 133-day circumnavigation of the globe is planned. The start in Hamburg marks the beginning of an XXL adventure that will take the ship and its guests to four continents.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Caribbean Cruise Chaos: Mein Schiff 1 Jamaica Calls Canceled by TUI Cruises

TUI Cruises has had to make a far-reaching and very last-minute change for the upcoming start of the 2025/2026 Caribbean season. Contrary to plans, the Mein Schiff 1 will not call at Jamaica. This primarily affects the important homeport of Montego Bay for the 14-day "Best of Central America" cruise, which was originally scheduled to begin on November 10, 2025.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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VASCO DA GAMA World Cruise 2025: Strategic Rerouting Secures Suez Canal Passage

nicko Cruises' VASCO DA GAMA officially commenced its third 175-day World Cruise from the Cruise Center Steinwerder in Hamburg on November 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This extensive voyage, spanning over six months, is characterized by the concept of "Slow Cruising." This philosophy grants guests ample time to deeply explore the destinations visited, free from the rush of conventional travel.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Traffic Jam Alert in Kiel: AIDAprima Guests Need an XXL Buffer on November 8th

The start of your cruise holiday from Kiel is set to become a real challenge on Saturday, November 8, 2025. On this day, the scheduled passenger change (turnaround) for the AIDAprima will take place at the Ostseekai terminal, with up to 3,400 guests arriving and departing. This high volume of traffic will unfortunately coincide with a massive, unavoidable traffic disruption: the complete closure of the A7 motorway in the area of the Hamburg Elbe Tunnel.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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AIDA Passenger Changeover in Hamburg: Mega Traffic Jam Due to A7 Closure on Nov 8th & 9th

Vacation is the best time of the year. However, for all cruise fans setting sail from Hamburg on the weekend of November 8th and 9th, 2025, the trip begins with a significant challenge. The routine passenger changeover for two AIDA cruise ships at the Cruise Center Steinwerder is set to collide with a long-planned full closure of the A7 – a logistical nightmare is anticipated.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Internet rates for the Mein Schiff fleet: Update ahead

Anyone booking a cruise today expects fast and stable internet, even on the high seas. TUI Cruises has taken a major step here by fully converting its Mein Schiff fleet to Starlink technology (LEO satellites). But what do the tariffs look like in November 2025, and what do guests get for their money? We have analyzed the current pricing structure.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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AIDA Bar Menu Update: Are the Cult Cocktails Making a Comeback? 🍹

Fact Check: Rumors about a comprehensive revamping of AIDA Cruises' bar menu, which supposedly includes the reintroduction of popular classics, could not be officially verified on November 5, 2025. There is currently no official announcement from the company.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Captain Rautawaara Takes Helm of TUI Cruises' New Ship Flow

TUI Cruises is prioritizing continuity in its fleet management by appointing Captain Jan Gustaf Rautawaara as the first commander of the Mein Schiff Flow. This ship is the second and technologically sophisticated newbuild of the so-called InTUItion class and is scheduled to set sail in the summer of 2026.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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AIDAprima Relocation: Kiel Becomes Year-Round Cruise Hub in 2025/2026

The repositioning of the large cruise ship AIDAprima from Hamburg to Kiel for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season is a significant move that is revitalizing maritime competition in Northern Germany. With the arrival of the 300-meter-long ocean giant on November 2, 2025, and the successful commencement of the first passenger exchange (Turnaround) the following day, November 3, 2025, Kiel is demonstrating its new strength as a year-round maritime hub.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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