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debut two shows Norwegian Cruise Line will debut two shows on Norwegian Luna, which launches next month. The Rocket Man: A Celebration of Elton John is a concert-style tribute using archive footage and imagery, while HIKO: Innovation Meets Wonder blends sci-fi and circus. A two-night Bahamas cruise on Luna starts at £365. ncl.com


Azamara to undertake £60m refurbishment of its four vessels


Azamara Cruises is set to carry out a £60 million refurbishment of its four-ship fleet over the next few years, under the Azamara Forward programme. The revamp will include new


suite categories and a Chef’s Table restaurant. Azamara Quest will be the


first to undergo a month-long refurbishment, from October 31, ahead of its 2027 world cruise. It first post-dry-dock sailing is scheduled for December 18. Azamara Onward will be next,


ahead of its 2028 world cruise. Twelve new suites and two


new categories will be introduced on Quest. The Grandview and Panorama Suites will be aimed at families with older children or two couples sharing. The average fare for a 10-night


2027 sailing in a Grandview Suite starts at $12,000, with a Panorama Suite from $20,000. azamara.com


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Seakers Cove Family Beach at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve


MSC to expand dining venues at Ocean Cay private resort


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MSC Cruises will add four dining venues, an adult-only retreat and an upgraded family beach area to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. The cruise line plans to make the changes to the


private destination in the Bahamas by late 2027. The four new dining venues will take the total on the


island to seven, including a new speciality restaurant, new buffets and food market options. In addition, a new exclusive retreat for adults will be


added, along with more cabanas across the island. Seakers Cove Family Beach will get an upgrade with


a new kids’ playground, splashpad, ropes course, ping pong and foosball. A new ‘Shifting Perspective’ experience from the


MSC Foundation aims to give visitors an “immersive hands-on experience” in marine conservation. Construction work has started on the pier, which


P&O Cruises to host DJ Pete Tong for Ibiza dock performance on Arvia


P&O Cruises will host DJ Pete Tong for a 90-minute performance on board Arvia on September 19. The event will take place when the ship is docked at Ibiza’s Botafoc Pier as part of a 14-night western Mediterranean itinerary, which departs Southampton on September 13. Prices start at £1,129 per person based on two sharing an inside cabin. pocruises.com


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will be able to accommodate two ships at the same time, with completion due in late 2027. A second private island destination next to Ocean


Cay is in development, known internally as Little Cay. The plans follow MSC Cruises’ announcement of


a revamp of the entertainment line-up on the island, including an augmented reality treasure hunt and Lego attraction. The line’s newest ship MSC World Atlantic will call


at Ocean Cay in November 2027, while MSC World America, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Seascape, MSC Poesia, MSC Meraviglia and MSC Opera will also make calls at the private destination. msbook.com


Riviera Travel to open bookings for new ship Reflection in March


Riviera Travel will put itineraries for its newest ship Riviera Reflection on sale on March 18. The third Radiance Class ship is due to launch on the Danube in September 2027. Reflection will feature the biggest suites in the fleet and, like sister ships Riviera Radiance and Riviera Resplendence, have three restaurants. rivieratravel.co.uk


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