Cruise Pulse: News and Notes for Dec. 8, 2015

by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 10:00 AM ET, Tue December 8, 2015

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Celebrity Cruises Unveils Changes to Infinity
The Celebrity Infinity from Celebrity Cruises has been officially enhanced with new features like the Rooftop Terrace and Tuscan Grille.

SeaDream Yacht Club 2016: French & Italian Riviera Voyages
SeaDream Yacht Club is showcasing its October 2016 SeaDream I itineraries to the French and Italian Riviera in the Mediterranean.

Markus Schulz, Dash Berlin, EDX, Dada Life Lead Groove Cruise Miami 2016 Lineup
A month and a half before setting sail, the entire Groove Cruise Miami daily schedule has been revealed for 2016.

Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum 2015 Opens in Qatar
The two-day Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum conference started on Dec. 7 in Qatar hosted by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA).

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The cruise industry continues to make headway in marine environmental protection and sustainability, spending vast sums and time to spearhead the effort.

Carnival Cruise Line takes the crown as the best mainstream cruise line in 2015, its second year to do so, according to the 3rd annual Cruise Fever Fan Awards.

The China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association says the Aegean Paradise has been sold to Diamond Cruise, a start-up line planning to sail from Shanghai.

Amid concern that a growing number of beggars would negatively impact the port perception of Auckland, New Zealand, passengers seem not to be bothered.