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Koningsdam takes Holland America Line back to US West Coast
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam departed the Port of San Diego earlier for the line’s first West Coast cruise since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

MSC Seashore to make debut in Bahamas next month
MSC Cruises has revealed its latest flagship, MSC Seashore, will be officially named at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas on November 18th.

Majestic Princess returns to service in Los Angeles
Princess Cruises and the Port of Los Angeles highlighted the positive multi-dimensional impact cruising has on Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

MSC Cruises to sail northern Europe this winter
MSC Cruises will introduce a northern Europe itinerary in the coming months, the first time the company has offered a winter programme in the region.

P&O Cruises to welcome Ventura back this weekend
P&O Cruises Ventura is resuming operations on Sunday as it sets sail for the Canary Islands as the demand for international cruise holidays grows.

Swan Hellenic to sail from Argentina as country reopens
Swan Hellenic's inaugural cruises exploring Antarctica will be sailing as planned. The news followed confirmation form the Argentinian government that the country will reopen from October 20th.

P&O Cruises releases first glimpse of the Arvia SkyDome
The first look at P&O Cruises retractable roof SkyDome, on board new ship Arvia, has been unveiled in a new video. The ship is due to be delivered in December next year.

New leadership for Carnival Corporation in UK
From next month, Sture Myrmell, currently president of P&O Cruises Australia and president of Carnival Australia, will begin his new role as president of Carnival UK.

Seabourn Pursuit prepares for debut in 2023
Construction for Seabourn Pursuit began in late 2020 during a ceremony in San Giorgo di Nogare, Italy, and the build process is well underway.

MS Maud sets sail from Dover for first time
Offering sailings to explore remote locations around the British Isles, southern Scandinavia and Norway, the ship will be the only expedition vessel to offer no-fly sailings from the UK.

Further cancellations for Australia cruise season
P&O Cruises Australia has extended its pause in operations for cruises departing from Sydney and Brisbane by a further month until mid-January next year.