Viking Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Viking Holdings has reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Key Highlights Viking celebrated the achievement of a 100-ship fleet milestone. Total revenue was $1,999.6 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 19.1% compared to the same period in 2024. Gross margin increased 22.9% and Adjusted Gross Margin…
Celebrity Xcel Kicks Off Maiden Season in Florida
The Celebrity Xcel recently welcomed its first guests onboard in Florida, kicking off its maiden season for Celebrity Cruises. Built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, the Edge-class vessel was delivered to the company in late October. After crossing the Atlantic with no guests onboard, the Xcel arrived in its new homeport at…
Carnival Miracle Returning to U.S. After Season in Europe
The Carnival Miracle is currently returning to North America following the completion of its summer season in Europe. Set to spend the winter sailing from Tampa, the Spirit-class vessel kicked off a 14-night repositioning voyage on November 8, 2025. The trans-Atlantic crossing departed from Civitavecchia and included visits to destinations in Spain and Portugal, such…
Princess Expands Caribbean and Panama Canal Lineup; Adds Celebration Key
Princess has unveiled its largest and most diverse Caribbean program for the new 2027-28 season, featuring 31 ports and sailing from five homeports, according to a press release. In addition, new for the cruise line, Princess will introduce calls to Celebration Key starting in 2026. The first call to Celebration Key will be made by…
MSC Orders Two More World Class Ships for 2030 and 2031
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique today announced a major extension of their relationship with orders for two more World-class ships, numbers 7 and 8, valued at €3.5 billion and due to be delivered in 2030 and 2031. The ships will be powered by LNG. The announcement was made at a double celebration event to…
Holland America Brings Aid, Guests and Volunteers to Jamaica
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Holland America Line’s team aboard Zuiderdam arrived in Ocho Rios, delivering disaster relief supplies alongside volunteers and guests. “We are honored to return to Ocho Rios and deeply grateful for the collaboration with the port, local community, and tour operators. “The decision was made with care and respect, knowing…
Regent Orders Newbuild at Fincantieri for 2033 Delivery
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has added another newbuild to its orderbook with the addition of another order at Fincantieri, set for delivery in 2033. It follows the Regent Seven Seas Prestige, set for delivery late next year, and a second newbuild scheduled for 2030. All three ships will be 77,000 tons with capacity for 822…
China Cruise Shipping: Executives Confident on Market
Leaders from cruise lines, shipyards, and academia gathered at the 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference being held in Guangzhou to share strategies shaping the next phase of China’s cruise industry. The event was hosted by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA). Adora Cruises Unveils Greater Bay Expansion Adora Cruises CEO Roger Chen shared…
Camila and Matthew McConaughey Christen Star Princess in Florida
The Star Princess has been officially named by godparents Camila and Matthew McConaughey in Florida. While the ship was alongside at Port Everglades, the couple christened the ship, breaking a celebratory bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila, the brand they co-founded. Hosted by travel and lifestyle TV personality Dawn McCoy, the ceremony took place in the…
Lindblad: Booking Uptick Supports Optimism
“Looking ahead, our net booking course remains strong for 2026 in both segments and is tracking significantly ahead of the prior year,” said Natalya Leahy, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings’ CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. “We’ve seen a very encouraging uptick in 2027 bookings as well, as we just launched our 2027 deployment….
NCLH: Oceania Fully In Luxury Market
The opportunity in the luxury cruise market has never been stronger, according to Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who was speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. Sommer said that both Oceania and Regent were perfectly positioned to capture demand, with Oceania now in the luxury market. Previously, the…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Results
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Highlights Achieved a quarterly record with total revenue of $2.9 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 5% versus third quarter of 2024. GAAP net income was…
Disney Destiny Arrives in Florida
Disney Cruise Line announced that the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the fleet, arrived in Port Canaveral, marking a milestone before the vessel heads to Fort Lauderdale for its christening on November 10. The company said that Disney Destiny is its first “Heroes and Villains”-themed ship, which will immerse guests in stories from Disney,…
New Taxes Reportedly Pushing Cruise Ships Away from Iceland
Cruise ships are reportedly being pushed away from Icelandic destinations due to a new infrastructure tax that was introduced in 2025. The Iceland Monitor reported that the effects of the new fee are being felt especially in rural communities, which are said to be facing economic setbacks because of it. Mentioning data from Cruise Iceland,…
Port Canaveral Welcomes Celebrity Apex as Newest Addition
Port Canaveral added a new option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of the Celebrity Apex which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean. The Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge-class vessel, replaces the Celebrity Equinox, which launched the cruise line’s first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last…