Four Seasons Orders Third Ship for 2031 Delivery
Fincantieri announced today that it has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, which is the joint owner/operator of Four Seasons Yacht, for the construction of a third ultra-luxury cruise ship. Delivery of the new vessel is scheduled for 2031. It is the third ship in a new class of ultra-luxury cruise ships designed and…
Holland America Announces 2027-28 Caribbean Season
Holland America Line has announced the opening of its 2027-28 Caribbean season. Sailing October 2027 through March 2028, the season includes 29 itineraries across 47 departures, visiting 35 ports in 25 countries and territories throughout the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean, as well as the Panama Canal. “We’ve built this season to give guests more…
Queen Mary 2 Takes Center Stage in NYC for July 4
Cunard marked a landmark moment today as the Queen Mary 2, took center stage in New York Harbor for Sail4th 250, which is said to be the center piece of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations. Anchored in a prime position, the Queen Mary 2 gave guests front-row views of one of the most…
Chief Dog Officer Boards Royal’s Legend for Maiden Season
Royal Caribbean’s next Chief Dog Officer is already onboard the new Legend of the Seas for its maiden season in the Western Mediterranean. According to a social media update, Skipper joined the ship earlier this month ahead of the vessel’s maiden voyage. The new Icon-class vessel is scheduled to welcome its first paying guests on…
Orderbook Update: Six Cruise Ships Still to Be Delivered in 2026
Six cruise ships are still scheduled to be delivered in 2026, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. While seven vessels were already added to the world’s fleet this year, Explora will be the next company to welcome a new cruise ship to its fleet this summer. Currently in…
MSC Unveils Pan-Asian Street Food Concept on World Asia
MSC Cruises has revealed new details of a Pan-Asian dining concept set to launch onboard the MSC World Asia. The integrated concept gives guests flexibility, whether they are seeking a full dining experience, a relaxed drink, or a quick bite between activities. Stéphane Franchini, senior director, food and beverage product, MSC Cruises, said: “With this…
Carnival Marks America’s 250th Anniversary on Radiance in Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line honored America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic celebration aboard the Carnival Radiance on June 30 at the Port of Long Beach, California. The cruise line welcomed local community partners, veterans, business leaders and government officials to commemorate the occasion. The event kicked off a series of America250 homeport community celebrations, the cruise…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend Arrives in Mediterranean Ahead of Maiden Voyage
The new Legend of the Seas recently arrived in the Western Mediterranean ahead of its maiden voyage for Royal Caribbean, which is scheduled for July 4, 2026. Delivered by the Meyer Turku shipyard in June, the Icon-class ship arrived at the port of Málaga in Spain on Monday. The LNG-powered vessel is now offering a…
Carnival Cruise Line Hosts America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Baltimore
Carnival Cruise Line hosted a patriotic celebration on Sunday honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary aboard the Carnival Pride at the Port of Baltimore. Carnival welcomed local community partners, veterans, business leaders and government officials to commemorate the historic milestone and reinforce Carnival’s deep connection to the Baltimore community. “As America’s cruise line, we’re proud to…
Carnival: Maximizing Value at Celebration Key
President and CEO of Carnival Corporation, Josh Weinstein, said the company continues to maximize the value of its destination portfolio through investments that enhance the guest experience and strengthen itinerary differentiation. On the company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Weinstein highlighted that in early May, Carnival completed a pier extension at Celebration Key, which is “increasing…
Global Deployment Pattern Set to Continue
The cruise industry’s 2026 global deployment pattern is forecast to continue based on port infrastructure and destination attractions. For 2026, the Caribbean attracted nearly 41 percent of the global cruise passenger capacity, up from 39 percent in 2019, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. This year, the Caribbean will see an estimated…
Wall Street Stays Bullish on Carnival Following Q2 Call
Wall Street analysts reaffirmed their bullish stance on Carnival Corporation following the company’s second-quarter results and earnings call on Tuesday, with three firms maintaining buy-equivalent ratings and pointing past a trimmed full-year yield outlook to a good setup heading into 2027. Susquehanna’s Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a Positive rating and raised his price target to $33…
More Carnival Brands Poised for Big Drydock Upgrade Programs
The AIDA Evolution upgrade program has been so successful that Carnival Corporation has greenlit a similar drydock program for Holland America Line, with additional brands expected to follow, according to Josh Weinstein, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s second-quarter earnings call. Weinstein did not elaborate on which brands will announce upgrade programs next, but…
Carnival Reports Q2 Earnings: Record Revenue, Yield
Carnival Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter 2026 and provided an updated outlook. Net income of $537 million with record adjusted net income2,3 of $569 million, up over 20 percent compared to the prior year. Record revenues of $6.7 billion with record net yields2,3 (in constant currency), demonstrating continued demand strength. Reached all-time…
Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in June
From repair to conversion and routine work, Cruise Industry News looks into key drydock projects taking place in June. For a complete overview of the drydock market, see the 2026 Drydock Report from Cruise Industry News. Mitsui Ocean Sakura Cruise Line: Mitsui Ocean Cruises Capacity: 450 guests Tonnage: 32,246 Year built: 2010 Drydock Period: June…