Winter 2023-24: More Ships to Sail from Port Canaveral
More ships are set to be homeported in Port Canaveral during the upcoming winter season. In addition to larger vessels from Royal Caribbean and MSC, the Florida port will welcome additional ships from Carnival and Norwegian during the season. Joining Carnival’s three-ship lineup, the Carnival Vista is set to kick-off a summer program departing from…
Silversea 2023 Summer Deployment: New Ship and Global Reach
With the debut of the Silver Nova as the highlight this summer, Silversea’s summer season includes itineraries sailing to the Mediterranean, South America, Northern Europe, the Arctic, Australia’s Kimberley region, Canada and New England and more. Cruise Industry News breaks down the company’s itineraries for the 2023 summer season. Mediterranean Silver Nova Capacity: 728 guests…
Holland America Announces New 28-Day Legendary Voyage for 2025
Holland America Line announced its new 28-day “Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland and Iceland” Legendary Voyage exploring Greenland, Iceland and Norway, according to a statement. Departing on June 29, 2025, on the Nieuw Statendam, the voyage is inspired by the routes of Norse explorer Erik the Red, known as the founder of the first European settlement…
Carnival Confirms Dates for Fleetwide Rollout of New Dining Menus
Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald confirmed the roll out schedule for the company’s new dining room menu. After first debuting in June, the enhanced dish selection will be introduced to the remainder of the fleet on a gradual basis, with dates as follows: Carnival Radiance: August 18, 2023 Mardi Gras: August 19, 2023…
August Update: Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Locations
With the new Norwegian Viva now in service, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a global summer program that includes itineraries in the Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and more. Cruise Industry News tracked the location and itinerary of the company’s fleet as of August 18, 2023: Norwegian Viva Year Built: 2023 Capacity: 3,215 guests…
Carnival 2025-26 Deployment Includes New Cruises from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line has opened its 2025-26 deployment with new sailings from Galveston available for booking today. The Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream, and the newest ship in the fleet, which is set to debut later this year, Carnival Jubilee are now available for sale with sailings through April 2026, the company said. “Galveston is one…
MSC Euribia to Debut in the Middle East in 2024-25
The MSC Euribia is set to debut in the Middle East next year. Currently the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, the LNG-powered vessel will offer a series of cruises in the region during the 2024-25 season. Recently announced by MSC Cruises, the ship’s winter program features departures from three different ports in the…
Muckermann Introduces Silversea’s ‘Most Sustainable Ship at Sea’
Barbara Muckerman, president of Silversea Cruises, introduced the company’s newest and most sustainable ship, the Silver Nova, in a video released on August 14. “Welcome aboard Silver Nova, the beginning of a new era in ultra-luxury cruise travel. A vessel that creates a new benchmark across all categories, she’s also the most sustainable ultra-luxury cruise…
Silver Nova Departs on Its Maiden Voyage
Silversea’s first Nova Class ship, the Silver Nova, departed Venice on its maiden voyage on August 14. Sailing roundtrip through the Adriatic, the Silver Nova will call in Piran, Slovenia; Zadar, Dubrovnik, Split, and Rovinj in Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. Before the departure, executives from the Royal Caribbean Group and Silversea hosted a three-day architectural…
American Eagle Sets Sail from Boston on Inaugural Cruise
After passing sea trials earlier this month, the new American Eagle is entering service for American Cruise Lines today. First in a new series of Coastal Cats, the 109-guest vessel is sailing from Boston for an inaugural cruise to New England. The seven-night voyage follows the company’s “Cape Codder” itinerary and features visits to a…
Oceania Cruises: Record-Breaking Summer Program in 2023
With the new Vista now in service, Oceania Cruises is offering a record-breaking season during the 2023 summer. Operating seven ships for the first time, the premium brand from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is offering strong programs in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, while also keeping a significant presence in the U.S. East Coast and…
Crystal Symphony Completes Sea Trials
The Crystal Symphony, the second Crystal ship to relaunch after the Crystal Serenity, successfully completed sea trials ahead of its inaugural cruise from Athens, Greece, on September 1, 2023. Currently undergoing refurbishment at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, officers, the Crystal Symphony was tested for its navigation, technical and mechanical systems and all passed inspection. “Following…
5 Interesting Norwegian Cruise Line Itineraries for the Rest of 2023
In addition to introducing a new ship, Norwegian Cruise Line is returning to different ports and regions on the second half of 2023. Cruise Industry News selected some of the company’s most interesting cruises that are set to depart before the end of the year. Viva’s Inaugural Cruise Ship: Norwegian Viva Date: August 10, 2023…
Carnival’s Mardi Gras To the Rescue
Carnival Cruise Line’s crew aboard Mardi Gras answered a call from the U.S. Coast Guard to rescue a couple from a sailboat early Monday morning, according to a statement released by hte cruise company. The couple was stranded about 20 nautical miles from Castle Island, Bahamas, and Mardi Gras was less than nine miles from…
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian: Differing Strategies on Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line are taking different business approaches when it comes to Caribbean deployment. Caribbean itineraries will make up roughly 65 percent of Royal Caribbean’s deployment this year, compared to approximately 33 percent for Norwegian Cruise Line, according to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. Next year those numbers should…