2 CONTENTS Keynote 6 Costa Cruises’ Davide Truscello explains how guest appeal, operational feasibility and commercial sustainability shape itinerary decisions as environmental regulation adds new variables Marketwatch 12 A collection of news from cruise lines, ports and destinations worldwide, including a look at the growing number of late departures and overnight stays planned for 2027 and beyond Feature 26 Vitor Alves of AROYA Cruises and Luke Clarke of Swan Hellenic explain how they identify destinations that provide guests with unique and authentic experiences 39 Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, will spend its inaugural season sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe 42 Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Prestige will begin its inaugural season in the Caribbean, Central America and Europe Maiden season 35 Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas spent its first summer in the Western Mediterranean before heading to the Caribbean for the winter season 37 MSC World Asia will spend its maiden season sailing seven-night Mediterranean itineraries from December 2026 6 12
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