New Norwegian Viva Cruise Ship Delivered by Fincantieri
The Norwegian Viva, the second of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’snew Prima Class of ships was delivered today at the Marghera shipyard by Fincanteiri. Along with her sister-ships, the Norwegian Viva will form the backbone of the future NCL fleet, at 143,000-tons, almost 300 meters long, and accommodating approx. 3,100 guests. Deliveries are scheduled…
Cruise Orderbook Update: Over 12,000 Berths Already Delivered in 2023
With additional vessels being delivered over the past few weeks, more than 12,300 berths have already joined the cruise market in 2023. According to the latest global cruise ship orderbook, with more ships coming over the next months, a total of roughly 38,500 berths will be added to the cruise industry through the end of…
Norwegian Cruise Line: Strong Q2 2023 Results, Improves Guidance
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Company met or exceeded guidance for all key metrics in the second quarter. Generated total revenue of $2.2 billion, a record for the Company…
5 Interesting Carnival Cruise Line Itineraries Taking Place This Year
With a fleet of 25 cruise ships and a global reach, Carnival Cruise Line is sailing from all major U.S. homeports in addition to having a presence in Europe and Australia. Cruise Industry News selected some of the most interesting cruises being offered by the U.S.-based company still to take place in 2023. Greenland and…
New Crystal Ready to Start Service in Europe
A&K’s new Crystal brand is ready to start cruise service in Europe. Using two of the Crystal Cruises former ships, the Crystal Serenity and the Crystal Symphony, the new luxury company will launch service in the Western Mediterranean on July 31. Under the guidance of the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, the new Crystal is…
Summer 2023: Holland America Has Six Ships in Alaska, Four in Europe
Concentrating most of its capacity in core markets, Holland America Line has six ships in Alaska this summer, in addition to four vessels in Europe, where its newest ship, the 2021-Rotterdam, is set to spend the summer. Two ships are also offering summer programs in Canada and New England, sailing from three homeports in the…
A Look at the 2023 Summer Season in the Arctic
With the presence of more than 20 different operators and 40 expedition vessels, the Arctic is set for a strong program in 2023. According to the 2023 Expedition Market Report by Cruise Industry News, the region remains a preferred destinations for the exploration brands and will see an extensive and varied offering this year. Cruise Industry…
Crystal to Build Four New Cruise Ships in Six Years
While onboard Crystal Serenity’s preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with its advisors, lenders and export credit agents in order to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European shipbuilders for four new ships. This will include two classic ships and two expedition vessels, the company…
Royal Caribbean Sees Increased Demand for European Cruise Itineraries
Royal Caribbean Group is pleased with the increased demand for European itineraries, resulting in a better-than-expected yield performance. “While the Caribbean remains a standout performer this year, we were particularly pleased with the strength and quality of cruising [Ph] demand for European itineraries. This acceleration of demand for Europe contributed to the better-than-expected yield performance…
Royal Caribbean: More New to Brand Guests
“In the second quarter, the percent of guests were either new to brand or new to cruise surpassed 2019 levels by a wide margin, and we have seen post-cruise repeat booking rates nearly double 2019 levels,” said Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call. “While we have…
New Carnival Jubilee Gets Its Funnel
The new Carnival Jubilee has gotten its funnel, as the winged funnel synonymous with the Carnival Cruise Line brand now adorns the ship. On Tuesday, cranes lowered the top of the funnel in place atop the Carnival Jubilee, which is docked alongside the outfitting pier at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The ship’s crowning took…
AIDA Cruises: Summer 2023 Deployment Breakdown
With one of the biggest summer seasons in its history now underway, AIDA Cruises is offering different itineraries in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The program includes a total of nine ships sailing from different ports in Germany to several destinations in the Baltic, the North Sea, Scandinavia, Iceland and even the Arctic. The Carnival-owned…
Holland America Announces a New Legendary Voyage
Holland America Line announced a new addition to its Legendary Voyages, the 42-day Ultimate Mediterranean and Atlantic Passage journey aboard the Volendam. The new itinerary is departing on November 9, 2024 and was inspired by a journey the cruise line operated nearly 100 years ago. The original voyage departed New York City on February 4,…
Costa Journeys to Sail to the Holy Land, Azores, Tunisia, the Canary Islands, More
Costa Cruises new Costa Journeys program is set to explore different and unique destinations in 2023 and 2024, with six ships featured in the new itinerary program. The recently announced experience include “extended itineraries,” Costa said, as part of longer cruises to the Holy Land, Egypt, the Azores Archipelago, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Tunisia and…
10 Norwegian Cruise Line Ships to Sail in the Mediterranean in 2023
After deploying the Norwegian Sun for a winter season in the region, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a big summer program in the Mediterranean in 2023. According to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report, a total of ten ships from the U.S.-based cruise line are set to sail in different parts of the Mediterranean…