Six Cruise Ships Propel Record Day at Port Canaveral
Six cruise ships underscored a record day for deep-sea vessels docking at Port Canaveral on January 25, as the port hosted some 25 ships. The day included six cruise ships from five different cruise lines, as well as six cargo vessels, eight space vessels, a gambling ship, and four bunker barges. The cruise ships included…
Four Seasons Ship Launched at Fincantieri
Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts, celebrated the launching of the Four Seasons I in Ancona. The ship is the first ultra-luxury vessel under construction for Four Seasons Yachts, which will be delivered at the end of this year and sets sail in Jan. 2026. The launching ceremony…
Celebrity Orders Cruise Ship for 2028 Delivery
Royal Caribbean Group announced today that it has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. The company said the ship will be a sister to the new Celebrity Xcel, which debuts later this year. Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent,…
Ritz-Carlton to Cruise in Alaska in 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced that it will sail to Alaska for the first time in 2026, with a series of summer cruises onboard the Luminara. According to a press release, the inaugural season in the region will include 13 curated voyages calling on 11 ports across Alaska and Canada. Running between May and…
Royal Caribbean Gearing Up for Huge Allure Drydock
Royal Caribbean is ready for a $100 million-plus drydock for the Allure of the Seas this year that will see the ship in drydock for 42 days and out of service for 48, with 14,000 different tasks set to be completed in Cadiz, said Kevin Douglas, vice president, technical projects and new build, in an…
Carnival Pride Sets Sail on 14-Night Cruise to Panama Canal
The Carnival Pride has recently sailed from Baltimore for a 14-night cruise to the Panama Canal and Central America. As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Journeys program, the unique itinerary departed from Maryland on Jan. 12, 2025. Before returning to its homeport, the Carnival Pride is scheduled to visit destinations in the Bahamas, Jamaica,…
MSC USA: Readying for Big Moves
“We’re excited about how the product is positioned in the U.S. market with very clear points of distinction, with our European style and American comfort, and how we bring that together,” said Lynn Torrent, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Torrent said MSC had tweaked the product for U.S. passengers and was gaining ground…
Carnival Sunshine Drydocking in Europe
The Carnival Sunshine is drydocking ahead of arriving at its new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia. After completing a final cruise from Charleston earlier this month, the vessel started a trans-Atlantic crossing to France on January 4, 2025. The Carnival Cruise Line ship was expected in Marseille for its shipyard stay on January 15, 2025. During…
Crystal Serenity Sets Sail on World Cruise
The Crystal Serenity recently departed from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades to kick off Crystal’s 2025 World Cruise. Sailing to South America, the Caribbean, the Atlantic and Europe, the 123-night cruise is scheduled to visit 75 destinations in 25 countries. According to Crystal, the itinerary is highlighted by a transit of the Panama Canal, as well…
Virgin Voyages Announces $199,999 2026 Annual Pass
Virgin Voyages has announced its 2026 Annual Pass, offering year-round access to any ship in its fleet, along with a one-week stay on Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private island retreat. Following the launch of its 2025 Annual Pass, the company unveiled the 2026 version ahead of schedule to allow travelers more time to plan. Nicole…
AIDA Set for Evolution Drydock Program
“We are looking forward to the largest fleet modernization program in our company’s history,” Steffi Heinicke, senior vice president of guest experiences and onboard revenue, told Cruise Industry News. Three ships are going into drydock, starting with the AIDAdiva which will dock into the Chantiers Naval shipyard in Marseille from February to March. For the…
Carnival Cruise Line: Reinventing Fun
The addition of five new ships through 2033 will provide Carnival Cruise Line with opportunities to innovate further and continue building on the Carnival (fun) experience, Christine Duffy, president, told Cruise Industry News. “New ships also give us the opportunity to diversify our offering across our 14 U.S. homeports as we plan new deployments, appealing…
Crystal Marks 35th Anniversary with Themed 2025 Voyages
Crystal has announced a series of themed cruises in 2025 aboard the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity to commemorate the brand’s 35th anniversary, according to a statement. Guests will sail alongside notable figures, including Michelin-starred Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa and Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent. They will also have the opportunity to meet Crystal…
A Look at Carnival’s New Year-Round Cruises Out of Norfolk
The Carnival Sunshine is launching a year-round deployment out of Norfolk in February, following a drydock in Europe. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the new cruise schedule, which includes itineraries to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda. Debut Voyage Ship: Carnival Sunshine Date: Feb. 11, 2025 Length: 5 nights Homeport: Norfolk (United…
Queen Anne Departs Southampton for Maiden World Voyage
The Queen Anne set sail on her 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton on January 9, 2025. Spectators gathered to witness the ship’s 9 p.m. departure, highlighted by a fireworks display. The 3,000-passenger ship will make its first stop in New York on January 17, 2025. Over the course of 107 nights, the Queen Anne…