Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered into an agreement to sell the Oceania Sirena. The R-class ship is expected to leave the fleet after its spring 2028 deployment. A buyer has not yet been named. The 684-guest ship originally launched as the R Four in 1999, operating for Renaissance Cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026. Highlights Second quarter total revenue grew 4.9% to $2.6 billion. GAAP net income was $223 million with EPS of $0.48. Delivered better-than-expected second

United Waterways and its ocean division Ocean Advice have announced the signing of a deal for a new expedition ship for Poseidon Expeditions. The ship will be delivered from China Merchants in September 2028. Following the signing of the first expedition vessel for Poseidon Expeditions, the United Waterways’ newbuild program

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported second quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $4.20 and Adjusted EPS of $4.21. These results were better than the company’s guidance, driven by strong close-in demand, lower costs, and favorable performance from joint ventures, the company said in a press release. The company

Villa Vie Residences today announced the Legacy, the company’s second residential cruise ship, expected to enter service in early 2029. The company did not name which ship it would be acquiring, but did share a rendering (above). The official unveiling will take place during Villa Vie Odyssey’s Two-Year Sailaversary Celebration,

Viking recently revealed details of its 2028-29 ocean deployment, which will include 80 voyages calling at 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents. The new voyages are scheduled to operate between May 2028 and September 2029. Viking ships will offer itineraries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North

Aman at Sea’s first cruise ship, the Amangati, has been floated out at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy.  Announcing the milestone in a statement, the cruise line noted that the ship now moves to the outfitting quay in Genoa, where the finishing of the interiors will follow in the months ahead.  “Today is a defining

The delivery ceremony of the Explora III, the third vessel built by Fincantieri for Explora Journeys, took place today in Genoa at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente. Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, said: “The delivery of the Explora III marks another important milestone in realizing

Viking recently revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called the Viking Leda and the Viking Vega. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, the 998-passenger ships will join the company’s fleet, respectively, in late 2028 and mid-2029. As previously announced, Viking is also set to take delivery

Disney Cruise Line and Huna Totem Corporation have signed a 15-year agreement securing preferred weekly access at Icy Strait Point, ensuring Disney Cruise Line guests will continue visiting the Indigenous-owned Alaska destination through at least 2041, the company said in a press release. “Icy Strait Point has been a valued

AIDA Cruises is adding winter cruises from Kiel aboard the AIDAperla to its the 2027–28 winter season.   Instead of a winter season in the Middle East, which was recently canceled, the ship will sail itineraries to Baltic and Nordic cities, along the Norwegian coast and a “Great Winter Break Canary Islands” trip from November 2027 to May 2028.  The new winter cruises lasting from three

Marella Cruises is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, carrying record-high forward bookings and pressing ahead on new homeports and an expanded entertainment and dining program. “Coming back on the back of 2025, which was our most successful year for Marella Cruises, we’ve come into 2026 with record bookings,” said

Cunard has unveiled its plans for an extensive transformation of the Queen Victoria, with the ship set to emerge from drydock this autumn with refreshed signature spaces. Other modifications include Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café. Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: “We are thrilled

The MSC World Asia is currently undergoing the first set of sea trials ahead of its delivery, which is scheduled for late November. According to AIS data, the LNG-powered vessel departed from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard for the first time on July 15, 2026. The trials aim to validate

While the focus of the refurbishments has been on passenger areas and new staterooms, the Holland America Line Evolution program will also include upgrades to technical aspects of ships. Speaking at an industry event earlier this year, the company’s President Beth Bodensteiner said that the project will improve fleet efficiency