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Cruise Industry News Winter 2025/2026 Quarterly Magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas: Efficient Design, New Tech Drives Savings
The new Star of the Seas is about 24 percent more efficient than previous Oasis-class ships for Royal Caribbean International, said Nick Rose, associate vice
Adora: Market Leader in China and Growing
Earlier this year, Adora Cruises received what it called a significant investment from China Cruises, a shareholding company overseen by the China Tourism Group. “This
Buying and Selling Secondhand Cruise Ships
The secondhand cruise ship market has traditionally been highlighted by a couple of vessel sales annually, as a concentrated industry and a fleet of approximately
MSC: Managing Complex Newbuilds
While the World Asia is heading for a scheduled debut in late 2026, Trevor Young, vice president of new build for MSC, is looking further
Fincantieri: Proactive Partner
With a record orderbook, one of Fincantieri’s greatest strengths lies in its integrated network of shipyards, both in Italy and abroad, according to Luigi Matarazzo,
Carnival’s Decarbonization Focus
Carnival Corporation is already on track to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target four years early relative to a 2019 baseline. The 2030
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MSC: Market Leader in Europe
MSC has 17 ships in the European market, with 13 sailing in the Mediterranean and four in Northern Europe, said Gianni Onorato, CEO, in an
Fincantieri: Underlining Its Position as Leading Shipbuilder
“We have new clients. We are proud to have AIDA. We are also happy to have Marella in our orderbook with very innovative vessels coming
Costa: Core Innovations
The focus at Costa is on product innovation, building on the company’s Italian product with a new shore excursion program combined with its Sea Destination
SunStone: Setting New Standards
The biggest provider of expedition tonnage on charter deals is pushing forward with another newbuild project, while leadership changes are bringing in a new generation.
Ambassador: ‘Set for Long-Term Success’
The Ambassador Group is stronger as a result of the merger earlier this year between Ambassador and Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC), CEO Christian Verhounig
Carnival Procurement: Bringing Value to the Guest Experience
“As a global company, we are constantly collaborating across the organization, with both our internal stakeholders and vendors, exploring supply markets to bring new and
Lindblad: One-Stop Shop for Adventure Travel
Lindblad Expeditions is committed to continuing to grow its expedition cruise programs, but also wants to highlight its five land brands, according to Natalya Leahy,
Mein Schiff: Aggressive Growth
With the new Mein Schiff Flow to be introduced next year, following the sister ship, Mein Schiff Relax, this spring, and Mein Schiff 7 last
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Costa’s Food and Beverage Program: Always Evolving
Costa Cruises is staying current with the latest trends, said Massimo Leimer, food and beverage director aboard the Costa Diadema, in an interview with Cruise
MSC’s American Goals
North America is now MSC Cruises’ number one market when it comes to passenger sourcing, according to Gianni Onorato, CEO. “Some time ago, we decided
Luxury Market: Regent’s New Feel
Regent Seven Seas Cruises opened the year with a new brand identity, part of a strategy as the company grows with two new ships and
Cruise Operations: Navigating the Diadema in South America
“We are currently cruising at 17 knots with three generators running, maintaining the necessary speed to arrive at our next port,” Captain Ignazio Giardina told
Explora Journeys: New Take on Ocean Travel
Explora Journeys is an entirely new and fresh take on ocean travel, Anna Nash, president, told Cruise Industry News. “The hardware we have, the ships,
Windstar: Big Expansion with Two New Ships
“We’re getting two new ships, so with our fleet growing by a third, we have looked at where we want to put additional capacity,” said
Seabourn: Differentiating Luxury Deployment
Itinerary planning is very much like baking a cake, according to Crystal Morgan, senior director deployment and itinerary planning for Seabourn. Morgan said. “It is
Virgin: Building Destination Portfolio
The Brilliant Lady will join the Virgin Voyages fleet later this year with four mermaidens, exploring all four corners of the United States in her
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)
