TUI 2024 Results: Strong Cruise Revenue Performance
TUI Group reported 2024 financial results on Wednesday with a notable improvement in financial performance across the company’s three cruise brands, TUI Cruises, Marella Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Underlying EBIT rose to 374 million euro, up from 236 million euro in 2023, the company said, noting it was a record. The company also said it…
Deliziosa Kicks Off Costa’s 130-Night World Cruise
The Costa Deliziosa has embarked onCosta Cruises’ 2024-25 World Cruise, sailing from Trieste, Italy. With a new itinerary, the 130-night itinerary is highlighted by visits to nearly 50 destinations. As one of the longest sailings ever offered by the company, the cruise initially sails to South America after visiting destinations in Europe and the Atlantic….
MSC Virtuosa Kicks Off Maiden Season in Southern Caribbean
The MSC Virtuosa recently kicked off its maiden season in the Caribbean. After repositioning from Northern Europe, the 2021-built vessel is now offering a series of cruises departing from Guadeloupe, Barbados and Martinique. The seven-night itineraries visit various islands in the Southern and Eastern Caribbean, including St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Grenada, St. Lucia, Tortola, Antigua…
Asuka III Funnel Installed at Meyer Werft
The new Asuka III has its funnel as the ship is under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany for NYK’s Asuka Cruises brand. According to an update shared by the Meyer Werft shipyard, the equipment was delivered to Building Hall 2, where the ship’s construction is taking place. The piece is scheduled to be installed…
Port Canaveral Welcomes Fourth Royal Caribbean Ship
Port Canaveral recently welcomed the Voyager of the Seas as the fourth Royal Caribbean International ship sailing from its cruise terminals. After arriving in Central Florida in late November, the vessel kicked off a series of short cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. To mark the start of the new operation, Port Canaveral held…
Norwegian Announces 35 Additional Cruise Cancellations for 2025-26
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced additional changes to its deployment plans for the 2025-26 season, with an additional 35 cruises onboard four ships being cancelled. According to a statement sent to travel advisors on Friday afternoon, the sailings were scheduled to take place onboard the Norwegian Bliss, the Norwegian Breakaway, the Norwegian Encore and the…
Miami and Norwegian Expand Passenger and Parking Agreement
PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved NCLH to assume responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the existing Cruise Terminal B Garage, as well as the development of a new Multipurpose Parking Facility at PortMiami. According to a press release, this milestone underscores the…
Three New Cruise Lines to Alaska in 2026
Three cruise lines are adding cruises to Alaska to their schedule in the summer of 2026: Azamara, MSC, and Virgin. Returning to the destination after a seven-year hiatus, Azamara will offer a series of ten- to 13-night cruises in Alaska and Canada starting in May 2026. Sailing in the region for the first time, the…
Celebrity Starts Homeporting Operations at Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises launched its inaugural homeporting season in Port Canaveral this week with the Celebrity Equinox. According to Port Canaveral, the vessel has become the 15th vessel to be homeported in its cruise terminals. After completing a trans-Atlantic crossing that began in Europe, the ship arrived in Port Canaveral for the first time on Monday,…
Fincantieri Delivers Viking Vela
Fincantieri has announced it has delivered the new Viking Vela as the 499-suite vessel was handed over in Ancona on Tuesday. The Viking Vela is a cruise ship with a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons. It features 499 cabins and can accommodate 998 passengers and is an upsized version of Viking’s previous ships, which…
Scenic Eclipse Resumes Service After Repairs
After undergoing an unscheduled drydock earlier this month, the Scenic Eclipse resumed service in South America on Nov. 27, 2024. The Scenic ship sailed from Buenos Aires, Argentina, for a 21-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Set to end in Ushuaia, the itinerary includes a five-day visit to the Antarctic Peninsula,…
HX Sold to Investor Group
HX (formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions) has been acquired by a consortium of investors, according to a statement. The company said that the acquisition will facilitate the final stage in the separation of HX from its sister company Hurtigruten (both previously part of the Hurtigruten Group) and will include 140 million euro of new junior…
A Look at Virgin Voyages’ Maiden Season in Alaska
Virgin Voyages is set to debut in Alaska in 2026 with the new Brilliant Lady. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the company’s inaugural season, which features departures from Vancouver and Seattle. First Cruise Dates: May 11, 2026 Length: Ten nights Homeports: Vancouver (Canada) to Seattle (United States) Itinerary: Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier,…
Summary: Norwegian Moves Ships Back to North America in 2025-26
Norwegian Cruise Line is moving its ships back to the Caribbean and North America as part of a redeployment plan that saw over 50 cruises for 2025-26 being cancelled. Here’s all we know about the cancellations and the new itineraries, which will open for booking on Nov. 29, 2024. Norwegian Star Cancellation timeframe: Nov. 20,…
MSC World America Construction Progressing at Chantiers
MSC Cruises has provided an update on the construction progress of its newest ship, the MSC World America, set to launch in less than five months. The company revealed that the liquefied natural gas-powered ship is currently undergoing interior outfitting, including public spaces and guest facilities, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France….