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Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) has unveiled its 2027 Alaska cruise season, marking 80 years of Alaskan exploration. The company will deploy six ships offering over 100 cruises from April through September 2027, with voyages ranging from 7 to 28 days.

The cruise line will feature enhanced "Ultimate Alaska & Denali" Cruisetours, offering more than 175 shore excursions and introducing new experiences like the Reindeer Encounter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Itinerary options include roundtrip sailings from Seattle and Vancouver, as well as routes between Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska.

Key highlights include a new 8-Day Alaska Inside Passage sailing, the return of the popular 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice cruise, and the company's exclusive "Glacier Guarantee" program ensuring glacier viewing on every Alaska cruise.

Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has announced its largest-ever Japan deployment for 2027, featuring two Japanese-built ships - Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess. The program includes 78 departures across 50 unique itineraries from Tokyo, operating from March to December 2027.

The deployment will offer various cruise experiences including Cherry Blossom voyages, Festival Cruises featuring seven spectacular Japanese festivals, and Circle Japan voyages ranging from 7 to 28 days. The ships will visit 45 destinations across 6 countries, with access to 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 12 More Ashore late-night ports. Bookings open on August 20, 2025, with special Captain's Circle Savings of up to $200 per stateroom for early bookings.

Seabourn (NYSE:CCL) has announced its first-ever 94-day "Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition" voyage for 2027 aboard Seabourn Venture. The journey, spanning more than 20,500 nautical miles, will depart on August 17, 2027, from Reykjavik, Iceland, and conclude in Ushuaia, Argentina, on November 19, 2027.

The expedition will cover 14 countries and territories, featuring 60 days of expedition experiences, including 5 days in Antarctica, 6 days in the Northwest Passage, and a unique 3-day experience at Ellesmere Island. Guests will receive exclusive benefits including up to $10,000 shipboard credit per suite, upgraded Starlink Wi-Fi, and unlimited laundry services.

A shorter 82-day option will also be available from August 29 to November 19, 2027. Reservations open for past guests now and to the public on August 13, 2025.

Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has announced that Cynthia Lauren Tewes and Charo will join The Love Boat Celebration at Sea aboard Regal Princess. The 7-day Western Caribbean cruise, sailing from November 16-23, 2025, will reunite beloved cast members from the iconic TV series including Jill Whelan, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Bernie Kopell.

The themed cruise will feature exclusive live performances by Charo, meet-and-greets, and special activities. Princess is offering a limited "Captain Package" that includes special access events like The Love Boat Lounge Cast Cocktail Hour and Bon Voyage Dinner with the cast. The cruise departs from Galveston, Texas, with stops in Cozumel (overnight stay) and Roatán.

Holland America Line (NYSE:CCL) is launching a comprehensive entertainment evolution across its fleet through 2025. The enhancement includes the introduction of more live music venues, revitalized World Stage productions, and a restructured entertainment team. Six ships already feature new additions like Vivace classical music and The Dam Band, with fleet-wide implementation expected by fall 2025.

Key improvements include a new 'Welcome Aboard' show, regional cultural performances, and expanded entertainment schedules. The cruise line is also revamping its entertainment team structure with enhanced Cruise Director roles and the reintroduction of Travel Guides. Popular World Stage shows from Grand Voyages, including 'Curtain Up' and 'Rock Britannia', are returning to select ships.

Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has partnered with Starboard Group to launch premium retail experiences on its newest ship, Star Princess, debuting fall 2025. The collaboration will feature 4,779 square feet of retail space across two decks, including a first-at-sea Chanel beauty shop-in-shop and destination-specific boutiques.

The 178,000-ton vessel will accommodate 4,300 guests and offer unique retail experiences including personalization services, luxury pre-owned handbags, and exclusive brand activations. The ship will sail in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Alaska during its inaugural season, featuring destination-inspired merchandise and rotating brand events.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) announced the appointment of Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global initiative focused on achieving UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve food waste by 2030.

Under Rey's leadership, Carnival has achieved significant progress in its Less Left Over strategy, reducing food waste by 44% per person in 2024 compared to 2019 levels, exceeding its 2025 target ahead of schedule. Rey has been instrumental in expanding the company's meal donation program across Latin America, establishing partnerships with food banks and local organizations.

With over 40 years at Carnival Corporation, Rey will contribute her expertise in developing sustainable food waste reduction frameworks and cross-sector partnerships to the global coalition.

Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has announced significant enhancements to its Premier and Plus packages for 2026 voyages, with sales beginning July 22, 2025. The Premier Package pricing will increase to $100 per person per day (from $90), while the Plus Package will cost $65 per person per day (from $60). For new Sphere class ships, rates will be $105 and $70 respectively.

The enhanced Premier Package now includes shore excursion credits ranging from $100 to $300 based on voyage length, while the Plus Package adds two more casual dining meals. Both packages maintain core benefits like beverage packages and wifi access, offering 50%-70% savings compared to purchasing components separately. Some less-utilized features like premium desserts and fitness classes will be discontinued.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) has successfully closed a $3.0 billion offering of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2032. The proceeds will be used to fully repay borrowings under the company's first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2028 and to redeem $2.4 billion of 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027.

The new notes will pay interest semi-annually starting February 1, 2026, and will mature on August 1, 2032. This transaction is part of Carnival's strategy to deleverage and manage future debt maturities. Notably, the company has refinanced nearly $11 billion of debt this year and reduced its secured debt by nearly 70% since Q4 2021.