Aroya Seeing Positive Response for Itineraries in the Med
Aroya Cruises is seeing a positive market response for its itineraries in the Mediterranean, Executive Director of Marketing Turky Kari told Cruise Industry News. After debuting in late 2024, the company’s first ship, the Aroya, repositioned to the region in late June. The vessel is now offering a series of seven-night cruises that feature visits…
Carnival and Royal Caribbean Bullish on German Cruise Market
Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group are increasingly bullish on the German cruise market as both operators are not only planning growth for their German brands, but have also gone out of their way to highlight the momentum on company earnings calls. AIDA The AIDA Evolution drydock upgrades for the AIDAdiva have been well received,…
NCLH: $200 Million in Cost Savings Won’t Impact Guest Experience
“By year-end, we expect to deliver over $200 million in savings, and we have high confidence in delivering our $300 million plus savings target through 2026,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Sommer was speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call with Wall Street analysts, and made it clear…
Regent’s 2027-28 Season Goes Big on Overnights
The recently announced 2027-28 season of Regent Seven Seas Cruises will include three new Immersive Overnight itineraries. According to a press release, the sailings are highlighted by overnight stays in every port of call, providing guests with a “deeper cultural connection and unhurried exploration.” Regent is also offering new evening shore excursions created for its…
Sky to Become First Ship to Leave Norwegian Fleet in 17 Years
The Norwegian Sky will become the first cruise ship to leave Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet in nearly two decades when it transfers to Cordelia Cruises in September 2026. Data from the latest edition of Cruise Industry News’ Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report shows that the last ship withdrawn from the company’s fleet was the Norwegian…
Orderbook Update: 73 Cruise Ships on Order Through 2036
Data from the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook shows that 73 ocean vessels are currently on order. The new ships are set to add over 180,000 berths to the market through 2036, at a total cost of nearly $65 billion. Recent orders include Oceania’s deal with Fincantieri for two additional…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports 2025 Q2 Results
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2025. Highlights Generated record total revenue for second quarter of $2.5 billion, an increase of 6% versus second quarter of 2024. GAAP net income was $30.0 million, with EPS…
Marella Cruises Signs with V.Ships Leisure for Ship Management
V.Ships Leisure has been awarded a ship management contract by Marella Cruises, according to a press release. It is believed to be the largest management contract in the cruise industry. The five-year agreement will cover the full technical, crewing, digital and ESG management of all of Marella’s five cruise ships, with operations commencing towards the…
Royal Caribbean: 2028 To See Step-Up in Earnings Power
Royal Caribbean Group should see a significant step-up in earnings power in 2028 with more new ships in service, its river cruise brand, beach clubs and Perfect Day Mexico all in operation, according to Jason Liberty, CEO, who spoke on the company’s 2025 second quarter earnings call. Royal Caribbean is already on track, exceeding its…
Norwegian Cruise Line to Build Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced details for its private island transformation on Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, highlighted by a massive new waterpark that will be ready in time for the summer 2026 cruise season. “Great Stirrup Cay has always been an amazing part of the Norwegian Cruise Line guest experience and continues…
Royal Caribbean Reports 2025 Q2 Earnings; Increases Guidance
Royal Caribbean Group today reported second quarter Earnings per Share of $4.41 and Adjusted EPS of $4.38. The company said these results were better than the company’s guidance due to strong close-in demand, lower costs driven primarily by timing, and favorability below the line driven primarily by the outperformance of TUI Cruises and lower net…
Princess Makes Further Changes to Premier and Plus Packages
Princess Cruises is making further changes to its Premier and Plus Packages after announcing updates to the products earlier this week. According to a statement, specialty coffee and teas are now unlimited in the Plus package and will not count towards the 15-drink daily limit. The additional change was made after feedback from its Princess…
Mardi Gras Becomes Largest Ship to Visit Carnival’s Celebration Key
The Mardi Gras arrived at Celebration Key today, becoming the largest cruise ship to visit the private destination. After welcoming its first two-ship call earlier this week, the new port in Grand Bahama welcomed its first Excel-class ship as part of a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Sailing from Port Canaveral, the seven-night itinerary included…
Carnival Announces 2027 Alaska Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line today announced that the Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend will homeport in Seattle, and the Carnival Luminosa will sail from San Francisco, for its 2027 schedule for the Alaska sailing season. The three ships will offer more than 50 Alaska itineraries over the summer and repositioning cruises in the spring and fall….
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 interview with Cruise Industry News. Onorato also pointed out the new 5,400-guest World Asia, which will debut in Europe in 2026, making MSC the only brand putting new tonnage into…