Carnival Freedom Gets New Funnel in Drydock
The Carnival Freedom is getting a new funnel during its routine drydock in France, according to an update published by Carnival Cruise Line. In a social media post, the company shared a behind-the-scenes look at the new structure being added to the ship at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard. The pictures show a shorter…
Planning a New Cruise Operation? These Ships May Be Available
A series of cruise ships is currently available for new cruise operations, according to data from the new Secondhand Market Report from Cruise Industry News. The list includes the World Odyssey, which is looking for a summer operator. After completing a final deployment for Phoenix Reisen earlier this year, the former Deutschland is believed to…
Great Stirrup Cay Pier Welcomes First Double Call
The new Great Stirrup Cay pier has welcomed a double call for the first time this past weekend, according to Norwegian Cruise Line. The company celebrated the milestone in a social media update, noting that the operation marked a first in its history. Spending its first summer in the Caribbean, the Norwegian Prima was joined…
MSC Announces Euribia’s Canary Islands Deployment for Winter 2027-28
MSC has announced deployment plans for the MSC Euribia during the winter 2027-28 season. The ship will offer seven-night Canary Islands and Madeira cruises, while the Fantasia will take over its current seven-night Western Mediterranean program. The company said in a statement that the deployment reflects the continued popularity of winter cruises in the Canary…
Ruby Princess Opens San Diego’s Record-Breaking Cruise Season
The Port of San Diego welcomed the Ruby Princess on September 14, officially kicking off its cruise season. The ship docked at the B Street Pier Cruise Terminal for a seven-day Classic California Coast tour. “San Diego has been an important part of the Princess Cruises story for more than 50 years, and we’re proud…
MSC World Asia Ready for Debut Following Sea Trials
MSC Cruises has announced that its World Asia has completed its final sea trials as part of preparations for its delivery on November 25, 2026. The final trials took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of France this week to test the ship’s engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency, safety systems, speed and stopping…
Hydrogen-Powered Viking Astrea Launched at Fincantieri
Viking’s latest ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, was launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. With a propulsion system partially powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel cells, the vessel is said to represent a further step in the development of innovative technological solutions for an increasingly sustainable cruise industry. With a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons,…
Holland America Evolution of Oosterdam to Debut 5 Weeks Early
The Holland America Evolution transformation of the Oosterdam will reach completion five weeks earlier than previously scheduled. The Oosterdam will start its renovation earlier than planned, returning to service with its first post-Evolution voyage departing October 31, 2027. “We’re very happy with the unprecedented response we’ve received to Holland America Evolution, and we’re thrilled we…
Carnival Adjusts 2026, 2027 and 2028 Elation Itineraries
Carnival Cruise Line recently adjusted the itineraries of a series of future cruises onboard the Carnival Elation. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the changes affect sailings scheduled for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Without confirming further details, the company said that port times for Celebration Key have been adjusted for over 50 cruises….
Recent Orders Push Global Orderbook to 84 Ships
The cruise industry will welcome 84 new cruise ships to its fleet by 2039, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’s global cruise ship orderbook. Valued at $88.8 billion, the new vessels will add nearly 230,000 berths to the market. CIN data also shows that the newbuilds will have a average size of…
Royal Caribbean Chooses Name for Hero of the Seas Chief Dog Officer
Royal Caribbean’s next Chief Dog Officer will be named Dolly, according to an announcement by CEO Michael Bayley. In a social media post, Bayley said that the name was chosen via a popular vote as part of a contest launched in August. Passengers initially suggested seven potential names for the Golden Retriever, which will be…
Mein Schiff 7 Completes First Methanol Bunkering in Kiel
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7 was bunkered with renewable methanol for the first time at the Ostseekai Cruise Terminal in the Port of Kiel. Approximately 25 cubic meters of methanol from renewable feedstocks were supplied to the 2,894-guest ship, which entered service for TUI in 2024. It will be used primarily for boiler operations onboard,…
Xiamen Concludes Summer Season, Adora Homeporting Season Begins in November
Xiamen wrapped up its 2026 summer cruise season on August 22 with the Star Voyager departing from Xiamen International Cruise Homeport, according to a report by Minnan Net. As of August, the port had welcomed 15 cruise calls and over 50,000 passengers. The summer season opened with the Star Voyager arriving from Hong Kong on July…
Explora III Arrives in Northern Europe During Maiden Season
Explora Journeys’ newest ship, the Explora III, recently arrived in Northern Europe during its maiden season. The vessel is now offering a series of cruises to the Baltic Sea, Scandinavia and the British Isles, having welcomed its first guests in early August. The Explora III kicked off its schedule in the region a few weeks…
Corazul: Charter Contract Signed; Ship to Enter Drydock Soon
Corazul Cruceros is moving forward in its plans to launch service with the Buenavista in Brazil later this year. Speaking to Cruise Industry News, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Cammile Appeldorn said that a bareboat charter agreement with the ship’s current owners was recently signed. Currently anchored off Hong Kong, the Buenavista was last operated…