Celebrity Cruises: Customer Driven
“Our customers tell us they come to us for five things – service first and foremost, accommodations, destinations, our great culinary, as well as our entertainment activities,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “If you look at where we sit in the marketplace,” she added, “we have a very luxurious product when you…
Holland America’s 2025-26 Asia Season to Feature 50+ Ports
Holland America Line’s Asia cruise season will explore over 50 ports across 11 countries from September 2025 through April 2026, according to a press release. Itineraries onboard the Westerdam feature a strong focus on Japan with 24 different ports of call, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,…
Seven Seas Mariner Kicks Off 132-Night World Cruise
The Seven Seas Mariner is sailing from PortMiami today for Regent Seven Seas’ Navigate the World cruise. Spanning close to five months and 34,500 nautical miles, the voyage explores Central America, the West Coast and Hawaii, South Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Bermuda….
Villa Vie Residential Cruise Concept Set For May Start
Villa Vie Residences is well on schedule for a May start up with its residential cruise ship concept, according to CEO Mikael Petterson. The ship is about 50 percent sold, with the average booking being 26 months, he told Cruise Industry News. The company announced the acquisition of the Braemer from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines…
2024 Preview: Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line has a big year to look forward in 2024 with the introduction of a new ship, new itineraries and several product enhancements. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company over the next 12 months. Product Enhancements In late 2023, Carnival Cruise Line announced a series…
Here Are the 14 New Cruise Ships Entering Service in 2024
A total of 14 new cruise ships are set to enter service in 2024. According to data from the Cruise Industry News’ Global Cruise Ship Orderbook Report, the lineup includes a diverse selection of vessels, including mega ships, premium and luxury vessels, and more. Here’s the list of new vessels entering service through the end…
New Year, New Ship: Adora Magic City Embarks on Maiden Voyage in China
The Adora Magic City set sail on its first commercial voyage for Adora Cruises today. Built to serve the Chinese market, the 135,000-ton cruise ship is now offering a series of four- and five-night cruises departing from Shanghai. The itineraries include visit to different destinations in the Far East, including the Jeju Island, in South…
Former Silver Explorer Enters Service for New Cruise Line
The former Silver Explorer launched service for a new cruise line earlier this month. Following a significant refit in Chile, the vessel set sail on its maiden cruise for Exploris Expeditions & Cruises on December 23, 2023. Renamed Exploris One, the newly renovated vessel departed from Valparaiso, in Chile, for an 18-night cruise to South…
Closing Out 2023: 23 New Cruise Ships Delivered
2023 was yet another big year for the shipbuilding business with a total of 23 new cruise ships delivered. From the world’s largest cruise ship to small coastal vessels, the lineup includes vessels purpose-built to several market niches. Here’s the list of new vessels that were delivered since January: Icon of the Seas Cruise Line:…
2023 Year in Review: The 10 Top Cruise Stories
Back on the growth track, the cruise industry had big year in 2023; the Cruise Industry News editorial team selected some of the industry’s key headlines and developments over the past 12 months. (Another) Year of Startups Several new cruise lines launched service in 2023, including Explora Journeys. Marking the debut of the MSC Cruises…
2023 Year in Review: MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys
Continuing its growth plans, the MSC Group launched a new luxury brand in 2023 while focusing on expanding its operations in key markets, adding new homeports and following its environmental goals. Explora Journeys in Service Following years of anticipation, Explora Journeys welcomed its first guests in 2023 as the MSC Cruises Group luxury lifestyle brand…
2023 Year in Review: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) had a defining year in 2023 with leadership and strategy changes, in addition to deployment developments and the debut of three newbuilds. Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Get Newbuilds All of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ brands got new ships in 2023. The Oceania Vista debuted as the brand’s first newbuild in…
2023 Year in Review: Royal Caribbean Group
The Royal Caribbean Group went through an eventful year in 2023, with the debut of new ships and a unique itinerary, an improved financial condition and more. Here are the key highlights: New Largest Cruise Ship in the World Royal Caribbean International welcomed the world’s new largest cruise ship in 2023. Set to welcome its…
2023 Year in Review: Carnival Corporation
With its entire fleet back in service and continuing positive developments, Carnival Corporation had a big year in 2023. Return to Profit Carnival Corporation also improved its financial position in 2023, with milestones that include an all-time high revenue of $6.9 billion in the third quarter and a debt reduction of nearly $4 billion. For…
AIDAnova Celebrates Five Years in Service
The AIDAnova is completing its fifth year in service this month. After being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard, the LNG-powered vessel joined AIDA Cruises fleet on December 12, 2018. As the first in a series of LNG-powered cruise ships built by Carnival Corporation, the AIDAnova introduced a new generation of vessels for AIDA. Now…