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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship has arrived in Seattle for its inaugural Alaska season, marking a significant expansion of the luxury cruise line's North American presence. The newly refreshed vessel will homeport in Seattle from June to September 2025, offering voyages ranging from 7 to 11 nights starting at $1,109 per person. The ship features upgraded interiors, enhanced Princess and Queens Grills experiences, and new wellness offerings including the Pavilion Wellness Café and Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea program. Itineraries include visits to Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria. Following the Alaska season, Queen Elizabeth will relocate to Miami for its first-ever dedicated Caribbean season, featuring Broadway entertainment including Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster and an exclusive production of Come From Away.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) has achieved a 44% reduction in food waste per person in 2024 compared to 2019, surpassing its 2025 target of 40% reduction one year ahead of schedule. The company's 'Less Left Over' strategy has resulted in $250 million in cost avoidance since 2019 across its operations serving 13.5 million annual guests. The initiative employs AI-powered systems, real-time analytics, and innovative technologies including 630 biodigesters and 90 dehydrators fleetwide. Key measures include smart provisioning, dynamic menu planning, and portion control, while surplus food is donated to food banks. The company is progressing toward its 2030 goal of 50% food waste reduction, implementing circular economy approaches such as converting used cooking oil to biofuel and repurposing food scraps into products like vegan soap from coffee grounds.

Cunard has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Road Studios to launch an exclusive Listening Lounge experience aboard Queen Elizabeth starting Autumn 2025. The 60-minute sessions, hosted in the Commodore Club, will feature curated playlists of iconic recordings played through high-end Bowers & Wilkins headphones. The experience will showcase music from renowned artists like The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, and famous film scores from movies such as Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings. Additionally, Cunard will offer a special Event Voyage from Southampton to New York on October 23, 2026, featuring live performances, photography exhibitions, and Q&As with Abbey Road's recording engineers. The Listening Lounge will debut during Queen Elizabeth's maiden Caribbean season from Miami in October, accompanied by specially paired Cunard cocktails.

Cunard announces the return of Transatlantic Fashion Week aboard Queen Mary 2, sailing from New York to Southampton from October 31 to November 7, 2025. The event features an impressive lineup including CFDA designer Christian Siriano, who will present his first runway show at sea and unveil a custom nautical-themed dress, legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, who will display and auction selected pieces from his archive, and supermodel Coco Rocha, who will conduct modeling workshops. The week-long voyage marks the first time the event departs from the U.S. since its 2016 launch, featuring exclusive Q&As, workshops, and fashion exhibitions. Fashion journalist Dana Thomas and creative director James Aguiar will also join the luxury cruise experience.

Holland America Line (CCL) is expanding its Northern Europe presence by adding Zuiderdam as a third dedicated ship in 2027, joining Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam. The expansion reflects strong customer demand, with nearly half of surveyed guests ranking Northern Europe among the most appealing cruise destinations. The ships will operate from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, and Dover, offering itineraries ranging from 7 to 21 days exploring Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, the Baltics, and British Isles. The company will also maintain Mediterranean operations with Oosterdam as the primary vessel. The 2027 season includes special sailings for solar eclipse viewing and Northern Lights, extensive fjord cruising opportunities, and various themed itineraries including Viking Homelands and Baltic capitals. The expansion leverages Holland America's Dutch heritage and 150-year history in European waters.

Cunard (CUK) has announced an extensive new cruise program featuring 195 voyages across its fleet between April 2027 and January 2028. The program includes visits to 115 destinations in 32 countries, encompassing 93 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The itinerary features 18 overnight port calls and 33 late-evening departures. Notable highlights include maiden calls for Queen Anne to Sorrento and La Rochelle, Queen Mary 2's first visit to Charlottetown, and Queen Victoria's debut in Riga. Queen Elizabeth will return to Europe with Mediterranean voyages from May to October 2027, visiting 22 ports unseen in 15 years. Queen Mary 2, following a major refit in early 2027, will continue its iconic Transatlantic Crossings and seasonal routes. Queen Anne will offer round-trip voyages from Southampton, while Queen Victoria will operate UK-based itineraries. Bookings open for Cunard World Club members on June 11, 2025, and for the general public on June 12, 2025.

Holland America Line has announced new cruise itineraries for viewing the 2027 solar eclipse and Northern Lights. Two ships will be positioned off Morocco and Tunisia's coasts for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse: the 28-Day Legendary Solar Eclipse cruise on Nieuw Statendam and the 14-Day Solar Eclipse cruise on Oosterdam. Both cruises feature scientific experts, themed activities, and eclipse-viewing equipment.

Additionally, three Northern Lights cruises aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam are available for booking, featuring overnight stays in Alta, Norway. The company is offering an Early Booking Bonus through their Have It All premium package, including shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, and Wi-Fi. Mariner Society members can receive up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom if booked by August 27, 2025.

Princess Cruises (CCL) has announced the addition of Taraji P. Henson's Seven Daughters Moscato to its Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection. The Moscato, known for its tropical fruit and honeysuckle notes, will be available across the cruise line's fleet. This addition expands Princess Cruises' celebrity-partnered beverage lineup, which includes collaborations with Jason Momoa (Meili Vodka), Matthew McConaughey (Pantalones Organic Tequila), Blake Lively (Betty Booze and Betty Buzz), and other notable personalities.

The Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection aims to provide guests with exclusive, expertly curated wines and spirits from globally recognized personalities, enhancing the onboard beverage experience.

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season, featuring the debut of the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess. The season includes five itineraries with six departures, ranging from 15 to 33 days, visiting 17 destinations across 10 countries. Key highlights include two overnight scenic experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula and visits to 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The cruise line introduces new scenic cruising through the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley. Itineraries include a 15-day Cape Horn & Glaciers of Patagonia, 17-day Antarctica & South America with four days in the Antarctic region, and an 18-day Brazilian Adventure. Early booking discounts until June 14, 2025, offer up to $1,200 onboard credit, up to $400 shore excursion credit, instant savings up to $400, and up to 40% off per stateroom.