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Cruise Industry News Winter 2024/2025 Quarterly Magazine
Miami: Cruise Records To Continue
“This season we will have 22 different cruise brands operating and five newbuilds,” said Hydi Webb, director at PortMiami, which is coming off setting a
Royal Caribbean Gearing Up for Huge Allure Drydock
Royal Caribbean is ready for a $100 million-plus drydock for the Allure of the Seas this year that will see the ship in drydock for
MSC USA: Readying for Big Moves
“We’re excited about how the product is positioned in the U.S. market with very clear points of distinction, with our European style and American comfort,
Sun Princess Food and Beverage: ‘Authenticity and Quality’
Maintaining authenticity and quality, Princess Cruises’ Vice President of Food and Beverage Sami Kohen said the cruise line has a team of chefs that are
Port of Seattle Expecting Record Year
“Over the next two years, we will have three new brands sailing out of Seattle: Cunard, MSC and Virgin,” said Linda Springmann, director, cruise and
AIDA Set for Evolution Drydock Program
“We are looking forward to the largest fleet modernization program in our company’s history,” Steffi Heinicke, senior vice president of guest experiences and onboard revenue,
Carnival Cruise Line: Reinventing Fun
The addition of five new ships through 2033 will provide Carnival Cruise Line with opportunities to innovate further and continue building on the Carnival (fun)
Cruise Industry News Fall 2024 Quarterly Magazine
Carnival Corporation: Multiple Initiatives Drive Efficiencies
Carnival Corporation is 10 percent below its all-time greenhouse gas emissions peak in 2011, despite having 30 percent more cruise capacity, said Vice Admiral Bill
Adora Leading the Way in Chinese Cruise Market
The Adora Magic City will homeport out of Shanghai for 2025 while the Adora Mediterranea will use a variety of turn ports next year, including
Princess: Food and Beverage ‘The Ultimate Experience’
Princess Cruises has been making significant enhancements to its dining options across the fleet while also introducing new culinary and beverage experiences aboard its newest
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak: LNG Soon Available
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong will have LNG bunkering available starting early next year. “Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT) helped make this possible
Virgin Voyages: Smooth Operations; Investing in Leaders
“Normally the day starts with troubleshooting,” said Captain Edward Perrin, vice president of marine operations at Virgin Voyages, who was monitoring potential protestors trying to
Fincantieri Managing a Record Orderbook and The Future
“The cruise market has bounced back and with all the orders that have come recently, shipowners, especially startup ventures, may find it difficult to find
Viking’s Food and Beverage Formula
Viking Cruises seems to be on a steady course ahead for food and beverage, replicating its concept across 10 ships, and seemingly also for the
TUI Cruises Pursuing Sustainability Innovations
When TUI Cruises introduced its newest ship, Mein Schiff 7, this summer, she became the first cruise ship to be methanol ready. Meanwhile, the ship
Cruise Industry News Summer 2024 Quarterly Magazine
Fortifying Cyber Security and Safety in the Cruise Industry
“We make sure we are doing everything we can to ensure that the company does not have a bad day from a cyberattack perspective,” said
Marella: Cruise Business ‘Looking Good’
It’s going to be the biggest year ever for Marella Cruises, with over 350,000 guests expected across the company’s fleet of five ships, said Chris
New Hardware For Blue Dream in China
Blue Dream is expanding, as the Blue Dream Melody sailed from Shanghai in early June as the company acquired the former AIDAvita this year and
Celestyal: Big Investments in Fleet and Product
“We have a renewed fleet. As of March, we are operating two new-to-the-brand vessels and have moved away from the older ships,” said Chris Theophilides,
Margaritas and Cheeseburgers Are Music to Their Ears
Few cruise lines launch with their brand so well established as Margaritaville at Sea. Built around the life and legend of musician Jimmy Buffett, the
Lindblad: Defining Expedition Cruising
Lindblad Expeditions is offering a combination of new geographies and doing new things in places they have already been. “We have a new voyage from
AIDA: ‘Pacesetter’
“We are the pacesetter in the German cruise market and intend to remain so, both in terms of product development and sustainability. And if you
Cruise Industry News Spring 2024 Quarterly Magazine
Cruise Supply Chain Getting Greener
“We need to think about the supply chain long-term on many fronts,” said Vina Jumpp, associate vice president, global hotel, food and beverage procurement at
Explora Journeys Sets Sights on Luxury Dominance
“Our Yacht Club offering gave us an understanding of our passengers wanting more, and wanting a luxury experience,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity: Strategic Deployment Approach
“The general strength of the Caribbean has been a factor,” said Marc Miller, director, deployment and itinerary planning, Royal Caribbean Group, pointing to more capacity
Crystal Offering ‘Unique Brand’ in Luxury Market
“Crystal is truly unique in the market, epitomizing the unparalleled sophistication we offer with award-winning service, exquisite culinary experiences and remarkable innovative entertainment. But what
Azamara: Diversifying Itineraries More
Highlights of 2025 will include an extended Greenland program and the addition of a series of Canada and New England sailings, according to Michael Pawlus,
Carnival: Introducing Celebration Key
The big news for Carnival Cruise Line for 2025 will be the July opening of Celebration Key. Eighteen ships sailing from 10 different homeports will
Cruise Industry News Winter 2023/2024 Quarterly Magazine
Growth Continues for Virgin with Expanded Deployment, More Funding
$550 million in new capital has been a major win for Virgin Voyages. “That is the runway we need to grow,” said Michelle Bentubo, chief
More and More New Ships for Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral will have 13 homeported ships and is expecting over 8 million guests in 2024, according to Captain John Murray, CEO and port director.
MSC Cruises: Six Drydocks for 2024
The MSC Fantasia drydocked in October in Malta for general hotel and technical work, as well as the installation of shore power, said Emilio La
Royal Caribbean Eyes More Shore Power Installations
The Royal Caribbean Group is making significant progress in adding shore power to its ships, said Lotfi Trabelsi, director of EMEA, speaking at the MedCruise
Oceania: Upper Premium Niche
Oceania Cruises is defined by three brand pillars, according to Frank A. Del Rio, president: Number one is having the finest cuisine at sea, number
New Global Fresh Fish Program for Holland America
Holland America Line has launched a global fresh fish program whereby the cruise line is sourcing some 80 different types of fish from 60 ports
Fincantieri: Expansion Strategy
Fincantieri’s business plan covers both newbuildings and conversions and upgrades, according to Andrew Toso, senior vice president, Fincantieri Services. Although they are two distinct activities,
MSC Cruises: ‘Investing More’
2024 will be about building up in the North American market and the return of China, said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises. “We are
