Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, met the Queen Elizabeth for the first time as both ships docked in Hong Kong, the company announced in a press release. The Queen Anne arrived at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 18 at 7 a.m., followed by the Queen Elizabeth the next

StarCruises and Dream Cruises have officially relaunched with a ceremony aboard the Star Voyager, which set sail from Singapore on March 26. The event marked a new chapter for both brands, which share a 30-year history and now operate under a renewed vision for cruising, the company said in a

Orient Express Sailing Yachts has opened reservations for the Orient Express Corinthian, which will start sailing in summer 2026. Orient said in a press release that her first sailing season will be between May and October 2026 through the Mediterranean and Adriatic. The ship will offer cruises ranging from two

Marella Cruises is eyeing two newbuilds, according to a statement from the TUI-owned brand. This morning at the shareholders Capital Markets Day the company’s group colleagues issued this at the end of a financial statement to shareholders: “Given an aging Marella Cruises fleet, we are currently exploring future options on

The new Norwegian Aqua arrived in Lisbon this week to welcome its first guests onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line announced in a press release. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,571-guest vessel was delivered earlier this month, as the third ship in Norwegian’s Prima class series. The visit to

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that the Seven Seas Navigator will be leaving its fleet in late 2026. According to a statement sent to guests, the company said that the 1999-built ship will be handed over to Crescent Seas, which is described as a new brand offering luxury residences at

Carnival Corporation  announced financial results for the first quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for the second quarter 2025. Key Highlights: Record first quarter revenues of $5.8 billion, up over $400 million compared to the prior year. Record net yields1 significantly outperformed December

The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomed three cruise ships from two cruise lines on March 19, 2025, according to a press release. The Queen Anne, which arrived a day earlier for an overnight stay, and the Norwegian Sky made their inaugural calls, while the Queen Elizabeth also

Four Seasons Yachts announced the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early 2026. A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise to the role. The company said she was a pioneer in

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,