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The Port of Seattle Commission has approved a new long-term lease amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, extending a homeport partnership that began in 2000. The renewed agreement secures NCLH’s continued deployment from Seattle while expanding commitments to environmental stewardship, local community benefits, and regional economic impact.

Wärtsilä will invest about €90 million to boost technical production capacity at its Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland, by 30 percent, with expanded operations expected to start in the first half of 2028. The project, which includes related upgrades across its global supply chain, is driven by strong demand for modern, efficient engines and future-fuel solutions from marine and energy customers, including cruise lines.

Carnival Magic has returned to service from Miami after a 35‑day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, emerging with refreshed public spaces and technical work completed. The ship will now operate a program of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from its Miami homeport.

P&O Cruises hosted a special cookalong event with celebrity chef Marco Pierre White for 22 travel agents during a ship visit, giving them a hands-on experience of the line’s food offering. The session allowed agents to cook alongside the chef, learn more about the onboard dining product, and strengthen their connection with the brand.

Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas has marked 25 years in service, having first sailed on April 7, 2001 as the prototype of the line’s Radiance class. The 90,000-ton ship, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, has operated a wide range of itineraries over the years and, following a major 2011 refurbishment, continues to sail from Tampa with deployments published through at least April 2028.

The 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report projects the global cruise fleet to expand from 459 ships in early 2026 to at least 540 by 2037, driving annual passenger capacity from roughly 36 million to about 50 million guests. Growth will come from both newbuilds and larger average ship sizes, underlining long-term confidence in demand and continued investment in the sector.