V.Ships Leisure has announced it will be a key partner for the new Orient Express yacht start up as the company has been brought in to cover crew, technical and hotel management. Managed from Monaco by V.Ships Leisure, the first vessel, Orient Express Corinthian, will be the world’s largest sailing

The Norwegian Breakaway recently resumed service following a major refurbishment project in France. After crossing the Atlantic earlier this year, the ship arrived at the Damen shipyard in Brest in late February. The vessel spent over three weeks in drydock to undergo technical maintenance and class work, and saw a

The Majestic Princess recently arrived at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, for a scheduled drydock. Returning to Europe after an eight-year hiatus, the vessel arrived at the facility on Mar. 11, 2025. The Majestic Princess is now set to undergo routine maintenance, in addition to class inspections and technical work.

Silversea has announced its 2028 World Cruise, “An Ode to the Moment,” set to depart from Miami for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise. Sailing aboard the Silver Shadow, the 132-day journey will begin on January 5, 2028, and conclude in Nice on May 16, visiting 58 destinations

Fincantieri announced the successful delivery of the Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class, built for Norwegian Cruise Line. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, attended by executives from both companies, including Fincantieri Chairman Biagio Mazzotta, CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, and General Manager of

Viking Cruises’ unique ship designs, being small and almost identical, set the company apart and serve as an important value driver, according to Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, speaking on the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. Hagen said that from a marketing and sales perspective,

Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas is scheduled to sail from Latin America starting in mid-2026. According to a press release, the Radiance-class vessel will offer cruises departing from Colombia and Panama between May 2026 and April 2027. Sailing from Cartagena and Colón for the first time, the Jewel

Viking Holdings has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Full Year 2024 Key Highlights and 2025 Advance Bookings Total revenue was $5,333.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 13.2%, compared to the same period in 2023. Gross margin

The Carnival Venezia sailed from Port Canaveral in late February for a 14-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean and the Panama Canal. Featuring visits to seven destinations in the region, the itinerary is part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Journeys program. After departing from Central Florida, the Venezia is set

The 2025 Luxury Market Report, available from Cruise Industry News, has showcased an orderbook for luxury newbuilds showcasing a total value of $14.4 billion into 2032, a $5.1 billion increase from 2024. According to the report, the ships coming into the luxury market are being introduced to meet demand, and

Victoria will welcome its first cruise ship of the season, the Disney Wonder, on Mar. 6, 2025, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) announced in a press release. The Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 AM and depart at 5:00 PM from Pier B at The

MSC Cruises has announced that actress Drew Barrymore will serve as the godmother of the new MSC World America. The ship will be officially named during a ceremony on April 9 at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest in the world. During the event, Barrymore will cut the

The Disney Wonder is set to open the cruise season in Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise terminal on March 5, 2025. According to a press release, the Canadian port is expecting a strong cruise season this year, with 301 calls scheduled between early May and late October. Over 1.2 million passengers

Mitsui Ocean Cruises has acquired a second ship from Seabourn and Carnival Corporation as the Seabourn Sojourn has been sold to the Japanese brand, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). Following the sale, Seabourn will charter the 458-guest, 2010-built ship back from Mitsui Ocean Cruises and continue to

Four cruise ships are undergoing drydocks in Singapore at the same time as part of different refurbishment projects. After completing a final cruise for P&O Cruises Australia, the Pacific Explorer is one of the vessels presently in Singapore for a refit. Set to debut for the new StarCruises brand later