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Latest News...Cunard has detailed plans for a major refurbishment of Queen Victoria, with the 2,000-guest vessel scheduled to enter dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam from Oct. 17 to Nov. 5, 2026. The three-week project will refresh several of the ship’s signature public spaces, update suite accommodations and introduce a new wellness-focused dining venue ahead of the ship’s return to service...
Latest News...Seabourn has unveiled “The Ruby Collection,” a curated portfolio of 54 ocean and expedition voyages scheduled for 2028 to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. The program spans all five ships in the fleet and includes new ports, expanded expedition offerings and itineraries designed around seasonal cultural events. The collection covers a wide geographic range, with sailings in the Caribbean...
Latest News...Oceania Cruises has outlined its late-2026 Caribbean deployment, highlighting itineraries built around smaller ports, curated small-group excursions and expanded culinary programming across the region. The season will operate aboard Oceania Marina, Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura, offering seven- to 14-day voyages in an adults-only environment....
Carnival Corporation & plc, working with The Humane Society of the United States, announced that it will switch to 100 percent cage-free eggs across all of its brands by 2025. This announcement is the latest step in Carnival Corporation's years-long work to address animal welfare in its supply chain.
Carnival Corporation—the world's largest travel and leisure company—includes 10 global cruise line brands including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Holland America Line, Cunard, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O UK and P&O Australia, as well as its newest brand, Fathom, dedicated to social impact travel.
"Carnival Corporation and our brands recognize animal welfare is an important issue for our guests, and addressing it is part of our ongoing commitment to how we operate," said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer with Carnival Corporation. "We have been working with our suppliers in this area, and look forward to continuing our efforts as we work towards our goal of 100 percent cage-free eggs."
Matthew Prescott, senior food policy director for HSUS, said, "Carnival Corporation is the world's largest cruise company and has shown real leadership on animal welfare over the years. We welcome the company's commitment to source 100 percent cage-free eggs."
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