Carnival Corporation: Driving Efficiency Gains
“We look at ways we can improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions across the fleet. We see drydocks as opportunities,” said Chris Millman, vice president of corporate marine technology at Carnival Corporation. “That may be installing equipment, blasting and painting, thruster grids, or making hydrodynamic improvements,” Millman said, in an interview with Cruise Industry News….
MSC’s Texas Product Uniquely Positioned
The MSC Seascape marked the brand’s entry into Galveston in November, with MSC’s European style blended with American comfort, said Suzanne Salas, executive vice president of marketing, e-commerce and sales. The product aboard the 4,560-guest ship has been adjusted for the local market, with a resident country band aboard, line dancing and a Texas-themed sail-away…
Star Princess Shines With Unique Productions
With dazzling original shows and ship-wide immersive entertainment on the new Star Princess, Rebecca Foley, head of global entertainment for Princess, leads the fleet’s future in engaging, entertaining and involving passengers. With her 26 years in entertainment, Foley brings to the table a wealth of experience and is a former professional dancer herself. “I want…
Disney: New Venues and Service Excellence
“It’s about getting the big engine running and doing it again and again with supervision and guidance,” said Daniel Cowan, senior manager standards and service excellence, Disney Cruise Line, in a recent interview with Cruise Industry News, when asked how he maintains those standards and service excellence. “First of all, our onboard teams are remarkable….
Fincantieri: Feasible and Practical Solutions
The 2026 drydock schedule at Fincantieri is well structured with a strong pipeline of cruise projects confirmed across the company’s yard facilities ranging from standard class renewals to larger upgrade packages, according to Massimo Costa, vice president of ship repair and conversions. These include a mix of medium- and large-size vessels, with several projects involving…
Azamara’s Upper Premium Position Driving Performance
“We are positioned in that upper premium space and we love it,” said Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO, Azamara Cruises. “We get the consumers that don’t want to spend on the luxury (brands) and then we get the consumers that are upgrading from a premium ship that want a small vessel and an elevated product. “That is…
Galveston: Banner Years
Following the celebration of its 200th anniversary last October and the November start-up of year-round service by MSC Cruises, the Port of Galveston is looking forward to another banner year. With 10 ships homeported in Galveston this winter, Carnival Cruise Line announced recently that it will maintain its four-ship program in the port; Royal Caribbean…
Disney: ‘Creating Emotional Connections’
With the Disney Destiny launching service in November, following the Treasure in December 2024, Disney Cruise Line has launched two new ships in just two years, Joe Schott, president of Disney Signature Experiences, which includes Disney Cruise Line, pointed out. “We’ll add another this year, and then five more beyond that through 2031 that we…
Princess: ‘Elegant and Beautiful’
“The Star Princess embodies the direction we are going,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Princess Cruises, speaking aboard the new ship. “It’s elegant, it’s beautiful, but it’s approachable, it’s comfortable. “We are not trying to be edgy, not trying to be hip,” he added. “Our guests want to connect with the places we go and…