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Metric Marine, a U.S. provider of precision tools and supplies for the maritime industry, has acquired First Choice Marine Supply, a provider of marine electrical solutions, also from the U.S. Metric Marine plans to bring the two operations together over the coming months, while retaining First Choice’s brand, team and facilities and integrating their operations...

Hurtigruten has expanded its Arctic exploration offering with a new six-day tour, called “Northern Delights: Svalbard and Arctic Norway.” The company said that the new offering is available to book now for the 2026-27 season. “‘Northern Delights’ is a voyage of discovery through two extraordinary Arctic worlds,” said Hayley Moore, VP of sales and marketing,...

Holland America Line is adding new bandstands to the Lido Pool on the Oosterdam and Zuiderdam as part of their Evolution upgrades. This will create dedicated venues for live music and entertainment, with the programming set to include various musical acts, from solo performers to live bands, along with events connected to the cruise line’s signature Orange Party. The...

The Norwegian Aqua will offer three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas for the first time starting in April 2028. According to Norwegian’s recently announced deployment plans, the 2025-built vessel will operate the short cruises from PortMiami. Following a winter season sailing from Port Canaveral, the Aqua will spend the entire summer in South Florida....

Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) has coordinated an educational visit of 21 students to the Carnival Horizon. Organized for the second consecutive year, the initiative offered insights into Carnival Corporation, its operations and the broader cruise industry. It included an educational session, a panel discussion on career opportunities within the cruise industry, a guided tour of...