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…
Carnival Panorama Resumes Service After Emergency Repairs
Carnival Cruise Line’s Panorama is welcoming guests back today after over a month out of service due to emergency repairs. Sailing from Long Beach, the 2019-built vessel is offering a seven-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera. In addition to three full days cruising at sea in the Pacific Ocean, the itinerary features visits to Cabo…
Carnival: 3.5 Million New to Cruise Guests in 2023
Carnival Corporation brands carried some 3.5 million new to cruise guests in 2023, according to CEO Josh Weinstein, speaking on the company’s year-end and fourth quarter earnings call. “In 2023, we captured over 3.5 million new to cruise guests and remain well-positioned to continue to take share from land-based alternatives,” he said. “In other words,…
Carnival Jubilee Arrives in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line’s Jubilee has arrived in Galveston, Texas, ahead of its maiden voyage set to depart on December 23. The ship was greeted with a water salute as docked at Galveston Wharves’ Terminal 25 for the first time on Wednesday, December 20. “The Texas star on her bow isn’t just decoration, it’s a symbol…
Viking Sky Set for 137-Night World Cruise from Port Everglades
The Viking Sky is sailing from Port Everglades today for a 137-night world cruise. One of the two global voyages being offered by Viking Cruises this year, the journey includes visits to a total of 57 destinations across different parts of the world. The itinerary first heads south to Central America before moving through the…
MSC World Europa Connects to Shore Power in Valletta
MSC Cruises’ World Europa has connected to shore power in Valletta, Malta, the first operational shore power facility in the Mediterranean, according to a press release. Earlier this year, the cruise line performed the first tests at Valletta in order to refine the shore power implementation process. The plug in in Valletta follows recent successful…
Norwegian Viva Debuts in Puerto Rico
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the arrival of its second Prima Class ship, the new Norwegian Viva, toSan Juan, Puerto Rico, for a season of Caribbean sailings through April 2024. Now through March 2024, the Norwegian Viva, will homeport in San Juan and offer port-intensive seven-day Caribbean voyages, allowing guests to wake up each day in…