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A cruise ship near Mykonos.

Greece's most popular islands to implement tiered cruise tax in JulyThe tax will be 20 euros per passenger in Mykonos and Santorini for the summer season, July 1 to Sept. 30.

At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen were (from left) Food & Wine editor in chief Hunter Lewis, Oceania culinary ambassador Giada De Laurentiis and Oceania chief luxury officer Jason Montague.

In partnership with Food & Wine, Oceania will have chefs christen the AlluraThe Oceania Allura's godparents will be a group that has been on Food & Wine magazine's annual list of Best New Chefs.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America in Hawaii, where tax revenue from cruise ships is being earmarked for environmental causes.

Cruise industry navigates a new wave of port taxesIn recent months, Hawaii, Norway, Mexico and Skagway, Alaska, have all finalized new taxes on ships calling at their ports.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Evrima.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will sail in French PolynesiaThe luxury cruise line's first French Polynesia itineraries are part of its 2026-27 winter season.

Carnival Rewards will replace the current Very Important Fun Person loyalty program.

Carnival Cruise Line unveils new loyalty program: Carnival RewardsTo take effect on June 1, 2026, Carnival Rewards will compile points based on guests' spending, not how many nights they sail.

The Ovation of the Seas will get the new Sound Cellar dancing venue, an expanded casino and the Ultimate Family Suite.

Three Royal Caribbean ships will get upgrades in 2026Changes are in store for Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, including new accommodations,...

Seabourn is expanding its “shopping with a chef” program to more destinations.

With new menus and excursions, Seabourn is doing a culinary revampThe dinner menu at The Restaurant has 24 new appetizers and main courses. Also, the luxury line is offering new...

The American Patriot, the first ship in American Cruise Lines' Patriot class.

American Cruise Lines set to debut Patriot classThe American Patriot will launch into 15-day New England itineraries on June 21.

The Spitsbergen is sailing Arctic cruises this summer.

HX Expeditions' Spitsbergen is back in service after renovationThe expedition ship has the new Brygga Bistro for snacks and light meals and a new science center.

Lovell has been with Travel Leaders parent Internova Travel Group since 2002, holding several leadership roles. Lovell will depart at the end of June.

John Lovell will leave Travel Leaders Network for Virgin VoyagesAt Virgin Voyages, Lovell will shape commercial strategy, work to advance distribution capabilities and strengthen advisor...

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