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Cruise Industry News Summer 2026 Quarterly Magazine
HX: ‘Going Deeper, Not Just Further’
HX Expeditions continues to build on its Antarctica program, where it claims to carry more travelers than any other operator. “Last season was our most
Polar Latitudes: Expansion Strategy
Polar Latitudes Expeditions is emerging from a significant transformation, having assembled a bigger fleet and absorbed two companies. John McKeon, founder and chair, described it
Royal Caribbean Group: Availability First, Fresh Ideas Always
“The biggest challenge we face today is on import restrictions,” said Vina Jumpp, associate vice president for food, beverage, hotel, galley and private destination procurement
Marella Marks 30 Year Anniversary with Momentum
Marella Cruises is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, carrying record-high forward bookings and pressing ahead on new homeports and an expanded entertainment and dining
Cruise Beverage Trends: Zero Proof, Sustainable Cocktails and THC
Beverages trends range from non-alcoholic to sustainable cocktails, even THC (cannabis) drinks, according to a panel of cruise line beverage executives at the recent Marine
MSC Cruises Sets Global Growth Course
“We believe there is strong growth potential for cruise globally,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises. “So, we will continue to invest in new
AIDA: Celebrating 30 Years
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, AIDA Cruises has a very clear identity in the German-speaking market, according to Alexander Ewig, senior vice president of marketing and
Cruise Industry News Spring 2026 Quarterly Magazine
Inside Lindblad’s Procurement Wins
Lindblad Expeditions may be managing one of the most complex supply chains there is, according to Max Duque, chief supply chain officer. Duque and his
Crystal Cruises: Setting the F&B Benchmark
“Dining aboard our ships is immersive, elegant and deeply personal,” Günter Lorenz, vice president of food and beverage at Crystal Cruises, told Cruise Industry News.
For Emerald and Scenic, the View Keeps Getting Better
A rising tide raises all ships, the old saying goes. Scenic Group’s Managing Director Ken Muskat certainly sees the rapidly expanding luxury expedition cruising market
Regent and Oceania Chart Big Future Plans
“With the way the luxury market has expanded over the last 20 years, we’re perfectly situated,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises
AIDA’s Fresh Options Keep Guests Loyal
There are over 350 ports getting AIDA calls globally, head of deployment planning Diana Havkost told Cruise Industry News. “This year is our 30th anniversary
Azamara’s Perfect Cruise Formula
“Part of our portfolio is to continue to have new things to keep people coming back,” Mike Pawlus, head of itinerary planning at Azamara Cruises,
MSC Cruises Pursues Balanced Global Growth
These are engaging times for MSC Cruises with new programs and ships being launched. “We are starting to sail to Alaska for the first time
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
Cruise Industry News Fall 2025 Quarterly Magazine
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
Cruise Industry News Summer 2025 Quarterly Magazine
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
