Sommer: NCLH Concentrating on Product, People and Partnerships
Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said his strategy is built on the three Ps: product, people and partnerships. Speaking aboard the brand new Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, Sommer said he was not worried about the influx of new luxury cruise competition, pointing to new tonnage from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection…
Carnival Jubilee Starts Crossing Ahead of Galveston Arrival
The new Carnival Jubilee is currently crossing the Atlantic ahead of its maiden arrival in Galveston. After being delivered to Carnival Cruise Line earlier this month, the new vessel is set to welcome its first paying guests on Dec. 23, 2023. Currently undergoing the final preparations for the maiden voyage, the Jubilee is set to…
Celebrity Edge Completes Five Years in Service
The Celebrity Edge recently completed its fifth anniversary. Following four years of planning and a 23-month construction period, the vessel was delivered to Celebrity Cruises on October 31, 2018. Launching a new class for the brand, the Edge was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. After leaving the facility, the 2,900-guest vessel…
Regent Christens New Seven Seas Grandeur in Miami
Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosted a celebration in Miami, Florida on December 10, 2023, to welcome its newest ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur. As part of the celebrations, Regent unveiled Journey in Jewels, the first Fabergé Egg to permanently reside at sea. The Pièce de Résistance of a 1,600-piece art collection, the custom-designed masterpiece will…
December Update: Here Are the Latest Five Cruise Ship Moves
Cruise Industry News looks at the key cruise ship moves that took place between November and early December. For a full accounting of cruise ship transactions, see the Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News. Margaritaville at Sea Islander Capacity: 2,100 guests Tonnage: 86,000 Year built: 2000 Former names: Costa Atlantica Move: To be Operated…
Phoenix Reisen Reportedly Chartering Celestyal Cruises’ Ship
Phoenix Reisen is reportedly chartering the Celestyal Journey following a delay on Amera’s drydock revitalization. According to Schiff und Kreuzfahrten, the Celestyal Cruises vessel is set to take over part of Amera’s upcoming world cruise, which was scheduled to sail from Germany on Dec. 21, 2023. Undergoing a major modernization project in Poland since September,…
Photos of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas in Cadiz
Royal Caribbean International’s new Icon of the Seas has found its way to Navantia shipyard in Cadiz ahead of its North American debut. Following delivery from Meyer Turku, the cruise line always planned to stop in Cadiz with the world’s largest cruise ship, as various inspections and some final tweaks are said to be taking…
Mein Schiff 5 Resumes Service After 12-Day Drydock
The Mein Schiff 5 just completed a routine drydock in the United Arab Emirates. After a 12-day stay at a facility in Dubai, the TUI Cruises vessel welcomed guests back on Dec. 3. In addition to regular class surveys, technical overhauls and maintenance work, the 2016-built cruise ship also received upgrades to its public areas….
MSC Updates 2024 Summer Cruises on Opera and Musica
MSC Cruises today announced new summer 2024 deployment for MSC Musica in the Western Mediterranean. The new program replaces the ship’s cancelled sailings that included Haifa in Israel as a result of the ongoing geopolitical situation. The ship will now operate seven-night sailings from the Italian port of Civitavecchia to Genoa, Cannes, Barcelona, the Spanish…
Deployment Preview: Carnival Cruise Line 2025
Carnival Cruise Line’s deployment is set for many mew developments in 2025, with the debut of new destinations, ships shuffling homeports, new programs and more. Celebration Key Debuts Carnival Cruise Line is debuting a new private destination during the year. Located in the Bahamas, Celebration Key will receive its first ship visits in July 2025….
New Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas to Sail from Port Canaveral
Royal Caribbean International today revealed the first itineraries of the new Star of the Seas. As the second ship in the company’s Icon Class, the LNG-powered vessel is scheduled to enter service in August 2025, offering a series of seven-night cruises departing from Port Canaveral, Florida. This follows the new Utopia of the Seas, which…
Margaritaville at Sea Adds Second Ship, To Sail From Tampa
Margaritaville at Sea today confirmed the addition of a second ship to its fleet. According to a press release, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander will serve as the company’s flagship sailing from Tampa, offering a “entirely new way to float into island time.” The ship is the former Costa Atlantica. Starting on Jun. 14, 2024,…
Saga Launches Winter 2025 Itineraries
Saga Cruises announced the release of its first nine winter 2025 ocean sailings onboard the Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure and has extended its chauffeur service nationwide for 2025, according to a press release. Saga’s winter 2025 itineraries include a new 49-night Caribbean and Central America cruise onboard the Spirit of Discovery and…
Norwegian Viva Christened in Miami Ceremony
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the christening of Norwegian Viva in a Miami ceremony. “To christen Norwegian Viva in Miami is incredibly special to many of us at NCL, not only because Miami is our hometown, but also because we can share this moment with our local family and friends,” said David J. Herrera, president…
China Cruise Shipping Opens in Shenzhen
The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS16) got going from Shenzhen on Nov. 26, as the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) hosted its annual gathering which has become the prime event for the Chinese cruise market. The opening day ceremonies took place on the Zhao Shang Yi Dun (the former Viking Sun), which…