Steel was cut for the Aman at Sea superyacht, debuting in 2027, at T. Mariotti in Genoa on Tuesday.
It's Princess Cruises' biggest ship, yet the captain finds Sun Princess both more maneuverable and energy-efficient.
International cruises resumed at Dalian in northeast China with a call by Holland America Line's Zuiderdam.
OneSpaWorld Holdings extended its multi-year agreements with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises.
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' credit on improved metrics, and the company refinanced its $650m backstop commitment with Apollo Funds and eliminated its highest rate debt.
Star Clippers' new US brochure features all sailings through March 2026 including some longer winter Caribbean adventures.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures expanded into St. Thomas by acquiring the venerable USVI tour operator Cruise Ship Excursions.
New Zealand family-owned Heritage Expeditions appointed Chris le Roux as sales manager Australia.