AIDA Orders Two New Ships From Fincantieri
Carnival Corporation today announced an order for two new ships for AIDA Cruises, for a new class of mid-sized vessel. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these multi-fuel-capable ships, which will be delivered in the first quarter of fiscal years 2030 and 2032, respectively. “With approximately 2,100…
Sunsation Point Coming to Next Carnival Newbuilds
The Carnival Festivale will debut in 2027 sailing from Port Canaveral and will feature a new outdoor zone on the top three decks, named Sunsation Point, that is a vibrant and exhilarating family fun zone that promises endless entertainment, the company said. The Carnival Tropicale, sailing in 2028, will also feature the new area. On…
April Update: Latest Cruise Ship Transactions
Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key ship transactions and moves that took place recently, which include ship sales, charters and inter-company transfers. Oceania Insignia Company: Oceania Cruises Capacity: 684 guests Tonnage: 30,200 Year built: 1999 Move: To be operated by Crescent Seas starting in late 2027 Date: April 2025 Oceania’s Insignia will…
MSC Opens New Cruise Terminal in Miami
MSC Cruises has officially opened its new massive cruise terminal in PortMiami during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. The event was attended by key executives of the company and partners, in addition to local and national authorities from the United States and Italy. Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, took the stage…
MSC Divina Wraps Up Cruise Season in the U.S.
The MSC Divina recently wrapped up its 2024-25 winter season in the United States after completing a short cruise to the Bahamas. After departing in late March, the four-night voyage included visits to Ocean Cay and Nassau before returning to PortMiami on April 4, 2025. Sailing with no guests onboard, the MSC Cruises vessel is…
Crescent Seas Buys Oceania Insignia as Second Residence Ship
Crescent Seas has announced the addition of a second ship to its portfolio, confirming it will buy the current Oceania Insignia for its second residential cruise ship, set to sail alongside the Regent Navigator. The 1998-built Insignia will undergo a more than $50 million comprehensive revitalization and will feature 290 residences priced from $650,000 to…
Aranui to Expand with Second Ship
Aranui will expand with a second luxury passenger-cargo ship sailing in the South Pacific in 2027, the company announced. The new ship will carry the name Aranoa and sail in the Austral Islands. “Aranui Cruises’ Aranoa will soon embark on its primary mission: supplying the remote Austral Islands and its residents with the provisions needed…
Albatros Expeditions and Polar Latitudes Join Forces
Albatros Expeditions and Polar Latitudes have announced they are joining the same ownership group to coordinate and combine their Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruise business. “Our ambition is to create the most trusted and reliable brand for all of our customers and business partners by learning from, and building on, each other’s strengths,” said Patrick…
Fincantieri Confirms Marella Order for 2 Newbuilds
Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the design and construction of two new cruise ships for the Marella Cruises brand. The value of this agreement, subject to financing, the company said. This agreement represents a major step for Marella Cruises, which is venturing into newbuilding for the first time and…
Arcadia Marks 20 Years of Service for P&O Cruises
The Arcadia is completing its 20th year of service for P&O Cruises this month after being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard on Mar. 24, 2005. With a unique background, the 83,000-ton vessel was originally ordered for a different Carnival Corporation brand, Cunard Line. As part of the company’s 165th anniversary celebrations, the ship was set…
Adventure and Encounter Officially Join Carnival Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has officially welcomed the Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to its fleet ahead of their maiden voyages from Sydney and Brisbane. The addition of the two ships has expanded the line’s presence as Australia’s leading cruise operator. The two ships, formerly known as the Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, have been reimagined…
MSC and Chantiers Celebrate Milestones for Three World Class Ships
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique marked major milestones for three World Class ships on March 27 at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The events included the delivery of the MSC World America, the coin ceremony for the MSC World Asia and the steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic. The MSC World…
Queen Anne and Queen Elizabeth Meet in Hong Kong
Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, met the Queen Elizabeth for the first time as both ships docked in Hong Kong, the company announced in a press release. The Queen Anne arrived at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 18 at 7 a.m., followed by the Queen Elizabeth the next day at 8 a.m. Currently…
StarCruises and Dream Cruises Celebrate Official Launch
StarCruises and Dream Cruises have officially relaunched with a ceremony aboard the Star Voyager, which set sail from Singapore on March 26. The event marked a new chapter for both brands, which share a 30-year history and now operate under a renewed vision for cruising, the company said in a press statement. It also coincided…
Orient Express Opens Reservations for First Ship
Orient Express Sailing Yachts has opened reservations for the Orient Express Corinthian, which will start sailing in summer 2026. Orient said in a press release that her first sailing season will be between May and October 2026 through the Mediterranean and Adriatic. The ship will offer cruises ranging from two to eight nights that can…