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…
Carnival’s Celebration Key Hosts First Two-Ship Call
Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed two ships to Celebration Key for the first time, with the Carnival Glory and the Carnival Conquest making a double call. According to a press release, the vessels docked at the new private destination in Grand Bahama on July 22, 2025, bringing over 7,000 guests. “Celebration Key is already elevating…
Princess Announces New Benefits for Premier and Plus Packages
Princess Cruises today announced updates to its Premier and Plus packages that go on sale July 22, 2025, for voyages sailing in 2026. The refreshed packages now include additions such as extra casual dining options and shore excursion credits. “By thoughtfully evolving our packages, we’re ensuring they reflect what our guests truly desire, more flexibility,…
Carnival Vista Becomes First Ship to Arrive in Celebration Key
The Carnival Vista arrived in Celebration Key on Saturday morning July 19, becoming the first cruise ship to visit Carnival’s new private island destination in Grand Bahama. The 4,000-guest vessel docked at the new port as part of an eight-night cruise that sailed from Port Canaveral on July 12, 2025. To mark the debut of…
Island Princess Embarks on 18-Night Cruise to Greenland
The Island Princess sailed from New York City earlier this month for an 18-night cruise to Greenland and Canada. As part of the unique itinerary, the Princess Cruises vessel is set to visit four destinations in West Greenland, such as Nuuk, which serves as the capital city of the Danish territory. The 88,000-ton vessel is…
Carnival to Add Capacity Out of New Orleans
Carnival Cruise Line announced today and opened for sale the first installment of its 2027-28 cruise schedule, which includes more capacity out of New Orleans. The company said it continues to be the only cruise line with two ships homeported year-round in New Orleans and is moving the larger Carnival Dream back in May 2027, joining…
Asuka III Named in Festivities in Yokohama
The new Asuka III was named at a commemorative ceremony earlier this month at the Japanese port of Yokohama, Asuka Cruises announced in a press release. The milestone was celebrated during a special ceremony onboard that took place while the ship was docked at the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, along with the Asuka II. President…