Seabourn Kicks off 2024 Alaska Season
Seabourn’s 2024 Alaska season kicks off with the Seabourn Odyssey departing from Vancouver on May 10, 2024. The season will also mark Seabourn Odyssey’s final season with the cruise line, providing one one last chance for guests to sail on the ship. “While Seabourn will continue sailing to Alaska in
Princess Cruises Sending Five Ships to Europe for 2026
Princess Cruises is sending five ships to Europe in 2026, as the cruise line today announced what it said was its biggest ever European season. The five ships, highlighted by the new 2024-built Sun Princess, will offer what the company said is a record 222 cruises. Running March through November
Drydocks for the Amadea and Deutschland
Phoenix Reisen has announced that the Amadea and Deutschland are back in service after drydocks at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven and Bredo Werft respectively. The Bonn-based cruise operator spent 20 million euros on technical upgrades as well as enhancements to public areas and staterooms on the two ships. In addition to
New 2024 Expedition Cruise Report Now Available
Cruise Industry News has released its new 2024 Expedition Market Report, which presents a deep dive and comprehensive outlook on the expedition cruise market. The report, now in its eighth edition, profiles all the expedition cruise lines and provides a market outlook to 2033 with supply growth data. The digital
Queen Anne Departs on Maiden Voyage
Cunard’s latest new ship, the Queen Anne, embarked on its seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon amid a stunning fireworks display on Friday. The 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, Queen Anne set sail just after 9 pm local time as thousands of spectators gathered on the shores of
Global Cruise Ship Orderbook Expands to 60 Ships Through 2036
The global cruise ship orderbook now extends the farthest out it ever has, with new ships on order through 2026, thanks to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings which announced a large newbuild deal with Fincantieri in April. In the latest update to the cruise ship orderbook from Cruise Industry News, eight
Virgin’s Brilliant Lady to Debut in September 2025 from NYC
Virgin Voyages will put its fourth ship, the Brilliant Lady, into revenue service starting September 2025 and sailing from New York City. Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group, said, “Virgin Voyages started as a simple idea for me and has blossomed into the world’s top cruise line with a
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2024. First Quarter 2024 Highlights: Generated total revenue of $2.2 billion, a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023 on 8% capacity
Lindblad Calls Out Other Expedition Operators for Discounting
Sven Lindblad, founder and CEO of Lindblad Expeditions, took aim at other expedition cruise lines for pricing practices on Lindblad’s first quarter earnings call on Tuesday. “As 2023 evolved through the summer and fall, we started seeing more and more dramatic price actions, sometimes even two-for-one offerings for prime seasons
Explora Journeys Sets Sights on Luxury Dominance
“Our Yacht Club offering gave us an understanding of our passengers wanting more, and wanting a luxury experience,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the cruise division of MSC Group. “The Yacht Club is able to offer privacy and luxury in a world of choice, having a larger ship downstairs.”
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity: Strategic Deployment Approach
“The general strength of the Caribbean has been a factor,” said Marc Miller, director, deployment and itinerary planning, Royal Caribbean Group, pointing to more capacity in the region for both the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands. “For Royal Caribbean we have added more hardware year-round and we also
Carnival Pride Repositions to the East Coast
After completing its winter 2023-24 program in Tampa, the Carnival Pride recently repositioned to the East Coast. The Carnival Cruise Line vessel is now offering a series of seven- to 14-night cruises departing from Norfolk. The itineraries were initially scheduled to depart from the Port of Baltimore, which remains closed
Spectrum of the Seas Marks Royal Caribbean’s Return to China
Marking Royal Caribbean International’s return to China after a four-year hiatus, the Spectrum of the Seas arrived in Shanghai today. Ending an eight-night repositioning cruise that started in Singapore, the 2019-built vessel docked at the Shanghai Baoshan International Cruise Terminal after visits to Vietnam and Hong Kong. The Spectrum of
Royal Caribbean Reports 2024 Q1; Increases Guidance
Royal Caribbean Group today reported first quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $1.35 and Adjusted EPS of $1.7, according to a press release. These results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand, strength in onboard revenue and favorable timing of expenses. As a result
Crystal Offering ‘Unique Brand’ in Luxury Market
“Crystal is truly unique in the market, epitomizing the unparalleled sophistication we offer with award-winning service, exquisite culinary experiences and remarkable innovative entertainment. But what truly sets us apart is how we are rethinking, repositioning and elevating the brand to make it a lifestyle brand at sea,” said Jacqueline Barney,
Former Braemar Sails from Scotland Ahead of Villa Vie Debut
The former Braemar has sailed from Scotland ahead of debuting for Villa Vie Residences. After spending almost four years docked in Rosyth, the 1993-built vessel left the port under its own power on Tuesday morning. Set to be renamed Villa Vie Odyssey, the cruise ship is now on its way