Royal Caribbean Reports 2024 Q1; Increases Guidance
Royal Caribbean Group today reported first quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $1.35 and Adjusted EPS of $1.7, according to a press release. These results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand, strength in onboard revenue and favorable timing of expenses. As a result of an exceptional WAVE season…
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 truly sets us apart is how we are rethinking, repositioning and elevating the brand to make it a lifestyle brand at sea,” said Jacqueline Barney, senior vice president of marketing….
Former Braemar Sails from Scotland Ahead of Villa Vie Debut
The former Braemar has sailed from Scotland ahead of debuting for Villa Vie Residences. After spending almost four years docked in Rosyth, the 1993-built vessel left the port under its own power on Tuesday morning. Set to be renamed Villa Vie Odyssey, the cruise ship is now on its way to the Harland & Wolff…
New Norwegian Aqua Floats Out At Fincantieri
Norwegian Cruise Line and its partners at Fincantieri celebrated the float out of the Norwegian Aqua from the drydock at the shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy. This marks the completion of the external work on the ship ahead of its April 2025 debut. As per maritime tradition, two ceremonial coins were welded into the Norwegian…
Carnival Sunrise Conversion Marks Five Years
The Carnival Sunrise conversion is marking five years this month. The $200-million project took place in Spain and saw the Carnival Cruise Line ship essentially being rebuilt. As part of the bow-to-stern makeover project, the former Carnival Triumph received all-new public areas, as well as additional cabins and new features. The two-month-long refit took place…
Princess Cruises: 2024 Capacity Breakdown
Princess Cruises continues to invest in its core markets in 2024. According to the 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report, the Carnival Corporation brand will see most of its capacity concentrated in North America. The premium brand is set to offer strong programs in the Caribbean and Alaska, which account for almost half of the…
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, head of itinerary planning. “For 2025 and 2026 we are also diversifying more. We have had all our eggs in Europe (in the summer), but it is hard to predict…
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 be calling at Carnival’s new destination in the Bahamas, Fred Stein, vice president of planning and deployment, told Cruise Industry News. “Our regular itinerary cycles are published through April 2026…
Silver Ray Completes Conveyance
Silversea Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet, the Silver Ray, has completed conveyance on the River Ems its according to Meyer Werft. The ship is expected to moor in the Dutch port of Eemshaven for final outfitting ahead of its technical and nautical sea trials on the North Sea. The Silver Ray will set sail…
Carnival Spirit Completes First Winter Program in Mobile
The Carnival Spirit recently wrapped up its first winter program out of Mobile. After completing a final sailing from its Alabama homeport earlier this month, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel deadheaded to Tampa to embark on a repositioning cruise to the West Coast. Set to spend the upcoming cruise season in Alaska and Canada, the…
Cunard Officially Welcomes Queen Anne with Ceremony at Fincantieri Shipyard
The Queen Anne has officially joined Cunard’s fleet during a handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, according to a press release. The event was attended by Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, and Italian Minister for Relations with Parliament, Luca Ciriani. Also present were Katie McAlister, president of…
Atlas Ocean Voyages Announces 2025-26 Antarctic Season
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced that its 2025-26 Antarctica expeditions are now available for bookings. Running from October 2025 to March 2026, the new Antarctica season offers 37 departures aboard the World Voyager, World Navigator and World Traveller, according to a press release. “Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean…
Fincantieri: ‘Covering All Brands’ with Eye on Future Fuels
Coming off a big newbuild order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Daniele Fanara, director newbuilding and after-sales at Fincantieri, is positive on the future. “We are serving all segments of the market, from small luxury vessels to mega-size vessels to upper premium,” said Fanara, speaking to Cruise Industry News. “This covers all the brands in…
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils New Culinary Experiences on Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line announced new culinary and beverage experiences debuting aboard the Norwegian Aqua, setting sail in April 2025. The Norwegian Aqua will feature three new onboard offerings including Sukhothai, NCL’s first-ever Thai specialty restaurant; Swirl Wine Bar, a new wine bar; and Planterie, the company’s first dedicated eatery offering a completely plant-based menu, according…
Port Canaveral Pushing Ahead with More Cruise Expansion
Port Canaveral is pushing ahead with a plan to have another cruise facility in place, Cruise Terminal 4, in time for the 2026-27 season. “It’s going to be different than any other terminal we’ve ever done,” said Captain John Murray, CEO. “It’s going to be a Port Canaveral terminal as opposed to a terminal dedicated…