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Margaritaville at Sea has appointed Northern Ireland-headquartered Rathbane Group companies, MJM Marine and Mivan, for work on its upcoming vessel, the Beachcomber. According to a statement, the duo will deliver a significant proportion of the refurbishment program for the multi-million-pound project. Currently sailing as the Costa Fortuna for Costa Cruises, the vessel will co...

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its programming for America’s 250th anniversary. According to a statement, the festivities will include ship meetups with fireworks on both coasts, community homeport celebrations and fleetwide onboard activities. “As America’s cruise line, we are bringing the fun from coast to coast so everyone can celebrate,” said Christine Duffy, pre...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has completed a planned capital transaction representing more than $300 million in total support, with President and Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Fara saying the company is growing and executing as planned and excited about the future, according to a company announcement. “Our shareholders and lenders have together committed more than $...

SeaDream Yacht Club has announced its Fall 2028 Caribbean season and New Year’s 2029 voyages aboard the SeaDream I and II. Spanning November 2028 through January 2029, the new season introduces 13 Caribbean yachting voyages visiting the Virgin Islands, St. Barths, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and beyond. The company said that the season...

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced four special-format sailings dedicated to world music for 2026 and 2027. Artists from diverse backgrounds will perform at special venues on the Europa, offering various perspectives on music and culture, according to a statement. “Island magic and the azure-blue Adriatic” (Sep 22 to Oct 4, 2026, 12 days) This cruise sails from Palma de Mallorc...