1. Captain Kate McCue's Future Plans: Celebrity Cruises' Captain Kate McCue, the first woman  to captain a mega-ship, has announced her future plans. After wrapping up her contract and the second season of her YouTube show "The Captains Log," she shared that she will continue posting content during her     vacation. She also mentioned she has surgery scheduled during her break.
2. Carnival     Cruise Line's New Fee: Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a fee for a shuttle service     that was previously free. This change has surprised some guests on one of     their cruise ships.
3. Disney     Cruise Line's Minnie Mouse Bow Art: Disney Cruise Line's new ship, Disney Destiny, has  unveiled striking bow art featuring Minnie Mouse as part of its Heroes and  Villains-themed design.
4. Princess Cruises Expands Cruisetours: Princess Cruises is expanding its National Park     Cruisetour options in Alaska for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
5. Holland America Line's Norovirus Outbreak: Over 100 guests and crew members have fallen ill with     norovirus on the Holland America cruise ship Rotterdam, raising concerns     about a potential new strain of the illness.
6. New  Residential Ship Designs: Scotland-based Clyde built has revealed new designs     for its residential cruise ship, Dark Island, which is set to sail in 2028. 

That's all for today's cruise news! 🚢

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Royal Caribbean Group

Gastrointestinal Outbreak: Nearly 100 passengers and crew members on the Radiance of the Seas have been affected by a gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. Enhanced cleaning and isolation measures have been implemented.

New River Cruises: Celebrity Cruises, under Royal Caribbean Group, announced the launch of Celebrity River Cruises starting in 2027. The new river cruises will offer immersive, destination-focused experiences.

Silversea

Antarctica Hotel Development: Silversea announced the development of the southernmost hotel to enhance its Antarctica expedition experience.

Today's Cruise Ship Arrivals and Departures

Arrivals:

 - Radiance of the Seas (Tampa, Florida)

 - Voyager of the Seas (Los Angeles, California)

Departures: 

 - Radiance of the Seas (Tampa, Florida)

 - Voyager of the Seas (Los Angeles, California)

Royal Caribbean Group | RCL | 264.43 | -2.14% |

Carnival Corp | CCL | 25.61 | +1.88% |

Norwegian Cruise Line | NCLH | 26.19 | +1.13% |

Virgin Galactic | SPCE | 6.50 | -3.45% 

Royal Caribbean Group

Gastrointestinal Outbreak: Nearly 100 passengers and crew members on the Radiance of the Seas have been affected by a gastrointestinal illness, prompting increased cleaning and isolation measures.

New River Cruises: Celebrity Cruises, under the Royal Caribbean Group, will launch river cruises starting in 2027, featuring smaller ships with immersive, destination-focused itineraries.

Virgin Voyages

New Itineraries and Menu Items: Virgin Voyages has announced new winter 2026-2027 itineraries, including stops in Panama City and St. Thomas, along with new menu items at onboard restaurants.

Entertainment Updates: The Scarlet Lady will feature new shows, including an interactive Y2K party and a concert-style "It's a Rock Show-ke".

American Cruise Lines

New Ship Launch: American Cruise Lines is set to launch a new riverboat, expanding its fleet and offering more intimate river cruising experiences.

MSC

New Ship Deployment: MSC is expanding its fleet with new ships, including the MSC Seashore, which will offer enhanced amenities and larger staterooms.

Margaritaville at Sea

New Cruise Line: Margaritaville at Sea is launching its first ship, the Margaritaville Paradise, featuring a tropical-themed experience with live music and entertainment.

ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)

New Initiatives: ASTA is launching new training programs and resources for travel advisors, focusing on cruise sales and customer service.

CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)

Sustainability Efforts: CLIA is promoting new sustainability initiatives, including reducing carbon emissions and implementing waste management programs.

Cruise Ship Arrivals and Departures

Arrivals

Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas: Arrives in Miami on February 15, 2025.

Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady**: Arrives in Port Miami on February 20, 2025.

Departures

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas**: Departs Tampa on February 1, 2025, for a Caribbean cruise.

Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady: Departs Miami on February 25, 2025, for a 4-night cruise to Key West and Bimini.