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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.

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Cunard (CUK) is celebrating its 185th anniversary with a new exhibition called "Sea of Glamour," curated by British photographer Mary McCartney. The exhibition will showcase 185 images, combining rare archival photos of Hollywood icons, musicians, politicians, and royalty with guest-submitted photographs from around the world.

Opening on May 28, 2025, at The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, the exhibition will feature an immersive audio storytelling experience and a sculptural installation called "Sails of History." McCartney will also capture a special portrait featuring Cunard's Queen Anne Icons - prominent Liverpudlian women including Spice Girl Melanie C and Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson. After its run in Liverpool until June 17, 2025, the exhibition will tour aboard the Cunard fleet.

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Carnival Corporation has successfully closed a $1.0 billion private offering of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031. The proceeds will be used to redeem $993 million of 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026. This refinancing strategy aims to reduce interest expense, with expected savings of over $20 million through the scheduled maturity date of the 2026 notes. The new notes will pay interest semi-annually starting December 15, 2025, and will mature on June 15, 2031. The notes are fully guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subsidiaries, featuring investment grade-style covenants. This transaction follows a previous $350 million partial redemption of the 2026 notes earlier this year.

Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its two 2027 Grand Voyages following a successful pre-sale period. The 2027 Grand World Voyage is a 129-day journey aboard Volendam, departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 5, 2027, visiting 53 ports in 28 countries across six continents. The 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage is a 70-day journey aboard Zaandam, departing January 3, 2027, covering 31 ports in 13 countries. Both voyages feature extensive overnight stays, rare port calls, and optional overland tours including visits to the Taj Mahal and Galapagos Islands. Early booking benefits include up to $2,000 USD in onboard credit per guest, 3% pay-in-full discount, free Wi-Fi, and additional perks like air credits and airport transfers.

Cunard has announced its 2025 Alaska season speaker lineup in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) aboard the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth. The program, running from June to September 2025, features distinguished RCGS speakers including explorers, naturalists, and experts. Notable speakers include George Kourounis (storm chaser), Laval St. Germain (the only Canadian to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen), and Andrew Fuestel (former NASA astronaut).

The cruise line will also host other renowned speakers such as TV host Robson Green, mountaineer Peter Hillary, and Captain Bill Wichrowski from The Deadliest Catch. Alaska Native Voices Cultural Heritage Guides will be present on all voyages. This marks the third season of Cunard's successful partnership with RCGS, offering guests an enriching educational experience through their Insights program alongside Alaskan shore excursions.

Princess Cruises (CCL) has announced a third voyage in its 2026 Total Solar Eclipse series - a 14-day Mediterranean & Adriatic cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess. The roundtrip journey from Rome, departing August 4, 2026, will offer passengers a prime viewing spot off Eastern Spain's coast for 2 minutes and 18 seconds of total eclipse on August 12, 2026.

The itinerary includes stops at iconic destinations such as Naples, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Messina, Palermo, Gibraltar, Alicante, and Barcelona. This new offering joins two other eclipse-focused cruises on Sky Princess and Sun Princess. The experience will feature eclipse viewing glasses, astronomy expert lectures, themed treats, stargazing, and solar system trivia.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE/LSE: CCL) has announced the pricing of $1.0 billion 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031. The proceeds will be used to redeem $993 million 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026. This refinancing strategy aims to reduce net annual interest expense by over $20 million through the scheduled maturity date of the 2026 notes.

The new notes will pay interest semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, starting December 15, 2025. The offering is expected to close on May 21, 2025, with the redemption of the 2026 notes scheduled for May 22, 2025. The notes will be fully guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subsidiaries.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced a strategic debt refinancing initiative. The company is launching a private offering of $1.0 billion in new senior unsecured notes due 2031 to refinance its existing $993 million 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026.

The company plans to redeem the entire outstanding principal amount of the 2026 notes on or about May 22, 2025, at 100.0% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. The new notes will feature investment grade-style covenants and will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors. This refinancing move is aimed at reducing interest expenses and managing future debt maturities.

Princess Cruises has announced its ambitious 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day journey aboard the Coral Princess departing from Ft. Lauderdale on January 6, 2027. The cruise will visit 61 destinations across 20 countries and three continents.

The voyage offers three departure options: a 129-day journey from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles, a 114-day roundtrip from Los Angeles, and a 110-day cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver. Highlights include access to 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House.

The 2,000-guest Coral Princess features gourmet dining, entertainment, and modern amenities. Early booking perks (until October 3, 2025) include complimentary Wi-Fi, air credits for balcony accommodations, airport transfers, and up to $1,500 per person onboard credit. The 35,400-nautical mile journey includes nine late-night stays and an overnight in Hong Kong, crossing the Equator and International Date Line twice.