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Holland America Line (NYSE: CCL) unveiled its 2027–2028 Asia season aboard Noordam, sailing Sept 2027–Apr 2028 with 13–15 day itineraries. The season adds three maiden Japanese ports—Hitachinaka, Nagoya, Maizuru—and a new scenic cruise in Maizuru Bay, plus overnight stays in six major destinations including Halong Bay, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Osaka, and Shanghai. Noordam’s midsize enables calls at smaller ports such as Jeju and Boracay. Fifteen itineraries include Circle Japan, Far East Discovery, Southern Japan, and North Pacific crossings, with departures from Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Seattle. Booking incentives include a Have It All package bonus and Mariner Society credits through Jan 12, 2026.

Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) announced that Sapphire Princess returned from a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon and will add two specialty restaurants—Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill—opening for guests on Nov 16, 2025. The 115,875-ton ship that carries 2,670 guests received general refurbishments and converted two venues into specialty dining spaces. Both restaurants are priced at $60 per person and included with the Princess Premier package. Sapphire Princess will resume Mexico sailings, reposition for South America/Antarctica, then Mediterranean and Northern Europe in 2026, with a dual-ship Japan season in Mar 2027.

Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) launched Blend Bar, the first lipstick blending bar at sea, on Oct 8, 2025. Guests can create a custom lipstick or gloss on board with a beauty consultant using a palette of 30+ pigments, 4 finishes (butter, crème, matte, gloss) and 20+ flavors. The service is live on Nieuw Statendam, Eurodam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Volendam and Zaandam, with rollout to the remaining four ships completed by mid-November 2025. Each custom product is poured on board, labeled with a guest-chosen name and delivered with a formula card. Products are paraben-, sulfate-, phthalate- and GMO-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan and contain antioxidants and SPF. Pricing: $65 for a custom lipstick or liquid matte and $60 per gloss tube.

Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Sun Princess was named the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards for the second consecutive year on Oct. 7, 2025. Launched in 2024 as the first Sphere-Class vessel, Sun Princess is a 177,882-ton ship with capacity for 4,300 guests. The ship features The Dome, Spellbound by Magic Castle, 30 restaurant and bar venues, over 1,500 balcony staterooms, and the Sanctuary Collection private spaces. Princess noted the Sphere Class will expand with sister-ship Star Princess, which began service earlier this month. The recognition highlights guest-facing design, entertainment, dining, and service features across Mediterranean, Caribbean, and other itineraries.

Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced the maiden voyage of Star Princess from Barcelona on October 4, 2025. The Sphere‑Class ship is 177,800 tons, carries up to 4,300 guests, and offers 30 dining and bar venues, over 1,500 balcony staterooms, and expanded specialty-dining seating.

The 11‑day Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage (Oct 4–15, 2025) visits Marseille, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Sicily, Cartagena, and Gibraltar. Star Princess will reposition to Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean cruises and an official naming ceremony on November 6, 2025, then transit to Seattle for Alaska in summer 2026.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) has expanded its meal donation program into Latin America, marking a historic first for the cruise industry. The company has signed MOUs with food banks and community partners in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic to donate surplus prepared meals from its ships to communities in need.

The program, part of Carnival's Less Left Over food waste reduction strategy, will now operate in 19 destinations worldwide. Since its inception in 2017 through Costa Cruises, the program has delivered over 300,000 unserved meals across various locations. The expansion includes partnerships with Bancos de Alimentos de Mexico, Roatán's local government, and organizations in Puerto Plata.

Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has announced the launch of "Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection" on Amazon and across its 17-ship fleet. Created in collaboration with global mixologist Rob Floyd, the interactive cocktail book features guest-favorite recipes, full-color photos, and QR-linked video tutorials.

The collection showcases cocktails made with Princess' Love Line Premium Liquors, including celebrity-partnered spirits like Pantalones Organic Tequila by the McConaugheys, Sláinte Irish Whiskey by Liv Schreiber, and MEILI Vodka by Jason Momoa. The book aims to bring the cruise experience home through detailed recipes, entertaining backstories, and step-by-step instructions.

Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) announced its debut float in the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2025, celebrating nearly 80 years of Alaska exploration. The float will feature the largest kinetic sculpture in Parade history, showcasing Alaska's landscapes, wildlife, and glaciers through dynamic design elements.

The float unveiling took place in Juneau aboard Eurodam on September 29, 2025, attended by local officials and tourism representatives. Holland America Line, approaching its 80th anniversary of Alaska operations in 2027, currently operates six ships in the region with itineraries ranging from 7 to 28 days, including exclusive Yukon Cruisetours.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) has announced the pricing of $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 5.125% interest rate, due 2029. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with cash on hand, to redeem $2.0 billion of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due 2029.

The new notes will pay interest semi-annually starting May 1, 2026, and will be fully guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subsidiaries. The offering, expected to close on October 15, 2025, represents a strategic move to reduce interest expenses and features investment grade-style covenants.