Disney Treasure announces cruises to the Caribbean
The new LNG-powered Disney Treasure, a sister ship to the Disney Wish, is set to…
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Sun Princess cancels some of the planned attractions in Park19
Princess Cruises has confirmed that the Sun Princess will not be offering some attractions that…
NCL announces updates for Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced updates for Norwegian Encore, including a new Spice H2O outdoor…
Carnival Elation reschedules in Caribbean due to Tropical Storm Debby
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line adjusted the schedule of the Carnival Elation…
Holland America Line opens bookings for its 2026 Europe season
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line has opened bookings for its…
Disney Cruise Line reveals new spaces and experiences on Destiny
De Vil’s piano lounge on the Disney Destiny Disney Cruise Line has revealed new spaces…
Norwegian Cruise Line announces updates to Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line announced updates to Norwegian Encore including a new Spice H2O, expanded dining…
Carnival Cruise Line reveals more details of Pearl Cove Beach Club
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed more details of the Pearl Cove Beach Club, an exclusive…
NCL announces revenue per passenger up by 2pc
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported strong financial results for the second…
MSC Splendida latest cruise ship to relocate from China
Eoghan Corry and MSC Splendida MSC Splendida, initially planned to be the second ship in…
New-to-cruise customers are up by double-digits compared to the previous year –Royal
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean New-to-cruise customers are up by double-digits compared to the previous…
Royal Caribbean moves Ovation of the Seas to LA from China due to pricing challenges
Michael Bayley Royal Caribbean has pulled the Ovation of the Seas from China due to…
Life at Sea cruises files for bankruptcy leaving passengers who booked three year cruise penniless and stranded
Kendra Holmes who resigned as CEO last November Life at Sea Cruises has filed for…
Royal Caribbean reveals plans to replace older ships as Q2 earnings beat target
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Design work for the next classes of ships across all…
Barbara Biffi appointed senior VP of global sales at Silversea cruises
Barbara Biffi of Silversea Barbara Biffi has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Global…
MSC Cruises reveals new outdoor space on MSC World America to launch 2025
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has announced The Harbour, a new outdoor…
HX introduces Seaware reservation booking system
Gebhard Rainer CEO of HX HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has integrated the Seaware reservation system by…
Carnival orders three new class ships for Carnival Cruise Line in 2029, 2031 & 2033
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation has announced an order for three new ships…
Madeira to host 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference on September 27
Funchal port Isabel Figueiroa CEO of Madeira ports Madeira will host the 2024 Cruise Atlantic…
Westminster Government declines to offer further financial support to Harland & Wolff
Russell Downs Interim Chair of Harland & Wolff The Westminster Government has declined to offer…
Marella Cruises anticipates 350,000 passengers across its five ships
Marella Discovery Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Marella Cruises, owned by TUI Group, is anticipating…
Stern to Dublin, bow to Galway for MV Naomh Éanna
Naomh Éanna in happier times There are plans to display the stern of the MV…
‘Protesters will cause cruise lines to switch itineraries’ – CLIA
Marie-Caroline Laurent The European director of the Cruise Lines International Association has warned that cruise lines may…
Launch of Greek party cruise ship delayed until summer 2025
Georgios Athanasiou, Global sales director of Neonyx Cruises Neonyx Cruises has postponed its inaugural season…
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas sets off on first revenue voyage from Port Canaveral
John Murray CEO of Port Canaveral Eight hundred people bid farewell to Royal Caribbean’s Utopia…
Ponant to operate 30-guest expedition yacht in the Kimberley
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant has announced a partnership with Paspaley, a leading South…
Maritime leaders attend decarbonisation summit aboard newly launched Utopia of the Seas
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Seventy maritime leaders convened at the Decarbonisation Summit this week…
P&O Pacific Encounter to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Pacific Encounter will be transferred to Carnival Cruise Line in…
HX appoints Alex McNeil as Chief Expedition Officer
Alex McNeil HX Chief Expedition Officer HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has appointed Alex McNeil to the…
Uniworld launches Ultimate European Journeys brochure
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is launching two new brochures for…
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection receives second yacht, Ilma in Saint-Nazaire
Jim Murren CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has received its…
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas named at Florida’s Port Canavera
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Meghan Trainor has inaugarated Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the…
Malaga based Alma Cruceros cruise line to begin sailing in 2025
Elisardo Sánchez of Alma Crucerosto cruise line Alma Cruceros, a new luxury cruise line based…
Meyer Group announces construction of a fourth Disney Wish-class ship
Thomas Mazloum CEO of Disney Cruise Line Meyer Group announced the construction of a fourth…
Carnival cruises to make up a bigger share of the carnival corporation group fleet by 2028
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival New ships, transfers from Costa, and two P&O Australia ships…
The cost of building a new cruise ship –$338,369 per berth
The total orderbook value for the 61 cruise ships on order to date is $45.6bn…
MSC Cruises achieved 44 successful shore power connections in 2023
MSC Cruises achieved 44 successful shore power connections in 2023, with eight ports across Norway,…
Viking Vesta floats at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona
Viking Vesta floats out Viking’s newest ship, the Viking Vesta, has floated at Fincantieri’s shipyard…
Refit of Villa Vie Odyssey in Ireland ‘required more extensive work than expected’
Villa Vie Odyssey in Belfast Villa Vie Odyssey required more extensive work than expected to…
Mein Schiff 7 named by godmother Fenia Kalachani in Kiel Bay
Mein Schiff 7 was named by godmother Fenia Kalachani in Kiel Bay, culminating in a…