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Viking Holdings Reports Strong Third-Quarter Performance for 2024

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Viking Holdings Ltd. has unveiled its financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting a significant growth trajectory across multiple key metrics. Key Financial Highlights: Viking saw a robust 11.4% year-over-year growth in total revenue for Q3 2024, reaching $1.68 billion, up by $171.9 million from the same period in 2023. Gross margin soared […]

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Vietnam to Develop $315 Million Cruise Port in Vung Tau to Attract Global Cruise Market

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Vietnam is advancing plans to construct a $315 million cruise port in Vung Tau, a prime location on the southern coast. The upcoming facility is set to accommodate some of the world’s largest cruise ships, enhancing Vietnam’s position in the global cruise market. According to VN Express International, the port’s design includes a pier that

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Viking Expands Fleet with Two New Cruise Ships and Additional Options

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Fincantieri, a global leader in shipbuilding, has secured contracts with Viking to build two new cruise ships, marking the continuation of a long-standing partnership. Following the successful delivery of previous Viking vessels, these new ships are scheduled for completion in 2030. Each ship will weigh approximately 54,300 tons and have the capacity to host 998

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Princess Cruises Surprises Passengers with Significant Bottled Water Price Increase

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Passengers preparing for upcoming voyages with Princess Cruises have been caught off guard by a significant price hike on bottled water. Recently, the price for a 12-pack of 500-milliliter bottles increased dramatically, rising from $7.09 to $24.00—a substantial jump that left many guests surprised. This price change applies across both U.S. and international Princess Cruises

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Cruise Lines Adjust Routes Amidst Helene’s Impact

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Cruise lines are modifying their itineraries in response to the projected path of Hurricane Helene, which is currently affecting the Gulf of Mexico. The Weather Channel predicts Helene will strengthen to a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida late Thursday. Carnival Cruise Line has already altered the schedules of five ships, including the Carnival

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PortMiami Secures $19.5M Grant to Enhance Flood Resilience and Combat Sea-Level Rise

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Florida is taking proactive steps to protect PortMiami from rising sea levels and extreme weather, securing a $19.5 million grant from the Resilient Florida Program to enhance its infrastructure. This funding will support the construction of an elevated bulkhead system at Berth 10, aimed at safeguarding critical port areas from flooding, storm surges, and the

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Embark on a ‘Remote Escape’ with MedallionNet Aboard Princess Cruises

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Princess Cruises is inviting travelers to seamlessly blend work and leisure with their new MedallionNet Max connectivity package.This service offers reliable, high-speed internet, allowing guests to stay connected even on extended voyages. This makes it possible to work remotely while enjoying unique destinations, famous ports, and iconic landmarks. With MedallionNet Max, staying connected is never

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Carnival’s Mardi Gras to Undergo European Drydock Renovation in 2025

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Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, a member of the Excel Class fleet, is slated for a European drydock renovation in 2025, giving passengers a unique opportunity for transatlantic voyages. The Excel Class fleet, featuring the Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, consists of the largest vessels in Carnival’s lineup and generally sails from the US. Mardi

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Nassau Cruise Port Announces $35 Million Investment in New Water Park

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Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas is launching an exciting $35-million water park project aimed at families. This new attraction will enhance the port’s recent $330-million redevelopment, with completion targeted for December 2025. Located on the port’s western side near the amphitheater, the water park will occupy a finger-shaped greenspace. Although construction hasn’t started, the

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Missing Teen from Caribbean Princess Found Safe in Germany

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A 14-year-old American teenager reported missing from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Germany has been found safe, with authorities ruling out any criminal involvement in his disappearance. The teenager, traveling with his grandmother, was discovered in Brandenburg, located roughly 150 miles south of the Rostock-Warnemünde train station and cruise terminal, where he was last

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