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…
Marella Cruises Eyeing Two New Ships
Marella Cruises is eyeing two newbuilds, according to a statement from the TUI-owned brand. This morning at the shareholders Capital Markets Day the company’s group colleagues issued this at the end of a financial statement to shareholders: “Given an aging Marella Cruises fleet, we are currently exploring future options on positioning our highly profitable UK…
Norwegian Aqua Welcomes First Guests in Europe
The new Norwegian Aqua arrived in Lisbon this week to welcome its first guests onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line announced in a press release. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,571-guest vessel was delivered earlier this month, as the third ship in Norwegian’s Prima class series. The visit to the Portuguese port is part…
Seven Seas Navigator to Leave Regent Fleet in 2026
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that the Seven Seas Navigator will be leaving its fleet in late 2026. According to a statement sent to guests, the company said that the 1999-built ship will be handed over to Crescent Seas, which is described as a new brand offering luxury residences at sea. A report in Bloomberg…
Carnival 2025 Q1: Record Setting Financial Results
Carnival Corporation announced financial results for the first quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for the second quarter 2025. Key Highlights: Record first quarter revenues of $5.8 billion, up over $400 million compared to the prior year. Record net yields1 significantly outperformed December guidance due to strong close…
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Hosts Three Cruise Ships
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomed three cruise ships from two cruise lines on March 19, 2025, according to a press release. The Queen Anne, which arrived a day earlier for an overnight stay, and the Norwegian Sky made their inaugural calls, while the Queen Elizabeth also docked that day. Together, the…
Captain Kate Named Four Seasons Captain
Four Seasons Yachts announced the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early 2026. A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise to the role. The company said she was a pioneer in the industry as she made…