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AIDA: All Sphinx Class to Undergo Evolution Program Drydocks by 2028

AIDA Cruises’ CEO Felix Eichhorn confirmed that all seven Sphinx Class ships are scheduled to undergo refits as part of the AIDA Evolution program. In an interview with the Hamburger Abendblatt, he said that as part of the initiative all the vessels will be modernized by 2028. The first ship

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German Market Growth to be Driven by TUI

The cruise brands catering to the national German market are forecast to grow their annual capacity to 2.5 million passengers by 2033, up from an estimated capacity of 2.1 million this year (double occupancy), according to the 2025 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. The growth will mainly be driven by

Star of the Seas

First Look at Royal Caribbean’s New Star of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International recently released the first pictures of its upcoming new ship, the Star of the Seas. Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the LNG-powered vessel will be the second in the company’s Icon-class series. In the newly released pictures, the Star of the Seas

MSC World America

MSC Orders Two More World Class Ships

MSC Cruises today ordered two more LNG-powered 5,400-guest World Class vessels from Chantiers de l’Atlantique to complement the four already delivered or under construction. The two new orders, currently referred to as World Class 5 and 6, will be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively. The World Class 5 and

New look Seaventure

Seaventure Debuts New 66 Degrees Livery

The Seaventure is now sporting the colors of its new owner and operator, 66 Degrees Expeditions. The livery includes a white hull highlighted by dark blue accents and an orange funnel. The company’s logo and slogan “Beyond Adventures” are also painted on the sides of the expedition vessel. After spending

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Cruise Fleet Passenger Capacity to Grow by 30 Percent by 2033

The global cruise fleet is set to add over 70 new ships entering service from 2025 through 2023, growing the fleet to over 500 cruise ships, excluding potential retirements, according to the 2025 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. For 2025, the passenger capacity is forecast to grow by 6.5 percent,

Silversea to Increase Muse’s Capacity During Drydock

Silversea is planning a substantial increase in guest capacity for the Silver Muse during an upcoming drydock. According to the ship’s new deck plans, its double occupancy will grow by approximately seven percent, reaching 632 guests from just under 600 guests now. After entering service in 2017, the Silver Muse

Cordelia Sky

Secondhand Update: More Ships Get Sold and Chartered

As the secondhand cruise ship market picks up pace, Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key transactions and moves that have taken place in recent weeks. For a complete overview of the market, see the Secondhand Market Report. Costa Fortuna Company: Costa Cruises Capacity: 2,720 guests Tonnage: 103,000

Carnival Venezia in Curacao

Carnival Changes Upcoming Cruise Itineraries of Two Ships

Carnival Cruise Line is changing the itineraries of four cruises set to take place onboard the Carnival Venezia and the Mardi Gras in 2025. According to a statement sent to booked guests, all of the cruises will replace visits to Grand Turk with stops in Amber Cove. Affected sailings include

Costa Fortuna

Costa Fortuna to Leave Fleet, Costa Serena to Get Upgrades

Costa announced that the 2003-built, 2,720-guest Fortuna will leave its fleet in September 2026, while the Serena will see an extensive drydock this coming November followed by a new deployment, as part of the company’s fleet upgrade program. The 2007-built Serena will feature a new food court with restaurants and

Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas Ready to Alaska Debut

Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas is ready for its first-ever cruise deployment in Alaska. After completing a winter season in Singapore and Southeast Asia, the 2015-built vessel embarked on a repositioning voyage to North America in late April. Sailing from Japan to the United States, the 15-night cruise

Ocean Adventurer

G Adventures Announces New Expedition Ship

G Adventures will be introducing a new expedition vessel for the upcoming Antarctica season. The new vessel, the Ocean Adventurer, will replace G Adventures’ Expedition. It has been chartered from SunStone and will take on the Expedition name in tribute to G Adventures’ “little red ship.” The ship will embark

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$63.5 Billion of New Cruise Ships: May Orderbook Update

As of May 2025, the global ocean cruise ship orderbook includes 73 vessels valued at $63.5 billion. These ships average 106,238 tons, 2,423 passengers, and have an average estimated cost of $869 million each. Recent updates include newbuilds for AIDA, Viking, Marella and Emerald, plus name announcements for the upcoming

Norwegian Viva Funnel

Norwegian Cruise Line to Accelerate Cost Control Efforts

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will be accelerating certain initiatives as part of its $300 million cost savings program, said Harry Sommer, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s first quarter 2025 earnings call. “As part of our Charting the Core strategy, we have identified initiatives supporting $300 million of cost

Norwegian Aqua - Port Canaveral

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings  reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2025. Highlights Generated total revenue of $2.1 billion. GAAP net loss was ($40.3) million, with EPS of ($0.09). Adjusted EBITDA of $453 million was above guidance.

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