Cruise Ship Orderbook Grows to Over 170,000 Berths
The global cruise industry will see the addition of over 170,000 new berths across between now and 2036, according to the recently updated cruise ship orderbook published by Cruise Industry News. The orderbook to open September is valued at $57 billion, with each ship averaging just over 2,500 guests. Among recent additions are a fourth…
Norwegian to Deploy Eight Ships in Europe in 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line’s recently announced 2026 deployment plans include eight ships spending the summer in Europe. Cruise Industry News looks at the highlights of the program, which includes three itineraries in Northern Europe and four in the Mediterranean. Northern Europe, Iceland and the Baltic Sea Ships: Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Star Homeports: Copenhagen…
Viking Announces New Asia Itineraries Starting in 2025
Viking is introducing six new itineraries in Asia, offering exclusive access to Japan and China, including Tibet (Xizang) in 2025, according to a press release. These voyages, ranging from 15 to 22 days, will visit destinations such as Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa and Osaka. The itineraries focus on rare destinations and ports in China that…
Royal Caribbean Orders Another Icon, Plus Options For More
Royal Caribbean Group announced today that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship. “Building on the incredible momentum and market response to the…
Princess Announces Largest Summer Caribbean Season Ever
Princess Cruises announced in a press release its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026. The Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess will sail from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral. Bookings are now open, offering guests over 90 voyages to explore every region of the Caribbean from the two Florida cruise ports. “Princess continues to…
Holland America Line’s 2026 New European Season At a Glance
Announced earlier this month, Holland America Line’s 2026 summer deployment in Europe includes four ships. The program is highlighted by two of the company’s newest and largest ships, the Rotterdam and the Nieuw Statendam, which will sail in Northern Europe. Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key numbers and aspects of the program…
Carnival Splendor Resumes Service After Drydock
The Carnival Splendor is resuming service today after undergoing routine maintenance at a shipyard in Singapore. Sailing from the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is offering a repositioning cruise back to its homeport in Australia, Sydney. The 16-night voyage features visits to six destinations in Indonesia and Australia, including Jakarta, Bali,…
Zuiderdam Arrives in Boston for Homeporting Season
After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England. Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in Canada, the vessel is set to offer a series of seven-night cruises in the region. Named…
Windstar Unveils First Look at New Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises has unveiled the Star Seeker, a new 224-guest ship set to debut in January 2026. Currently under construction in Portugal, the vessel will feature 112 suites, with the majority offering either a private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The Star Seeker will include five dining options, a spa, a fitness center and a…
Adora Cruises Reveals 2025 Deployment
Adora Cruises officially released its 2025 cruise schedule during the Shanghai International Cruise Festival, which took place in China last week. The Chinese brand will have two ships operating year-round out of six Chinese ports. Nearly 170 sailings will be offered, with itineraries aimed at both domestic travelers and international passengers. After entering service earlier…
Coral Princess Returns to Australia After 110-Night World Cruise
The Coral Princess returned to Sydney earlier this week after completing Princess Cruises’ 110-night Australia-based World Cruise. After sailing from the same port in late April, the worldwide adventure featured visits to nearly 50 destinations in over 30 countries. According to Princess, the 34,000-nautical-mile-long itinerary was highlighted by ports of call on five continents, as…
Carnival Legend Repositions to the Mediterranean
After completing a series of summer cruises in Northern Europe, the Carnival Legend is starting a repositioning cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean today. Sailing from Dover, the nine-night itinerary features visits to destinations in England, Portugal, Spain and Italy, such as La Coruña, Lisbon, Cartagena and Málaga. The cruise then ends in Civitavecchia, which will…
Holland America’s 2026 European Deployment Breakdown
Holland America Line’s recently announced 2026 cruise program in Europe includes four ships sailing to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Cruise Industry News looks at the highlights of the deployment, which also features six Celestial Cruises. Mediterranean Ship: Oosterdam Homeports: Lisbon (Portugal); Piraeus (Greece); Barcelona (Spain); Trieste and Civitavecchia (Italy) Highlighted Ports of Call: Naples…
Resorts World One Completes 25 Years in Service
The Resorts World One is completing 25 years of service in August. Originally built for Star Cruises, the ship was delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on August 2, 1999. Part of a two-ship order placed by the Asia-based company in 1995, the vessel was originally named SuperStar Virgo. Along with its sister, the SuperStar…
Virtuoso: New Players Push Growth in Luxury Cruising Market
The luxury cruise market saw a 14 percent increase in sales in 2024 for Virtuoso travel advisors. According to the luxury travel network, the growth is not only related to cruising’s specific characteristics but also because of the new players joining the space. [For a complete overview of the market, see the 2024 Luxury Market…