Carnival Pride Kicks Off European Season
The Carnival Pride sailed on Sunday on her first sailing of the Europe summer season, sporting the signature Carnival red, white and blue hull design for the first time, after undergoing extensive enhancements that include bow-to-stern upgrades to enhance accessibility on the ship for guests with disabilities. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief…
Silversea Unveils 140-Day World Cruise for 2026
Silversea Cruises announced details on its 140-day World Cruise aboard the Silver Dawn, scheduled for 2026. “The Curious and the Sea” world voyage will be the most diverse journey in the cruise line’s history, the company said. Departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026, the Silver Dawn will visit 70 destinations in 37 countries….
MSC Euribia to Sail First Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cruise
The new MSC Euribia will sail the industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise next week, according to a statement. The LNG-powered ship currently under construction will depart Chantiers in Saint-Nazaire, France and head towards Copenhagen, Denmark, for its naming ceremony. The four-day sailing will show that net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruising is…
Princess Ship Completes Drydock in Rotterdam
The Sky Princess successfully completed a routine drydock at the Damen Verolme in Rotterdam earlier this month. According to the Dutch shipyard, the Princess Cruises vessel spent a total of 16 days in the facility undergoing regular maintenance, in addition to technical upgrades. The scope of work included installation of class certified parts for a…
Royal Caribbean Sails Up as Largest Brand in the Industry
Royal Caribbean International will be the largest cruise brand in the world by 2029 noticeably ahead of Carnival Cruise Line, according to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. The Royal Caribbean brand will have an annual global capacity of approximately 6.5 million passengers in 2029, compared to 5.4 million for Carnival Cruise Line. Royal…
Costa Mediterranea Turns 20 Years Old
The Costa Mediterranea is celebrating a major milestone today. Now part of the fleet of China-based CSSC Carnival, the vessel is turning 20 years old after being delivered to Costa Cruises on May 22, 2003. A sister to the 1999-built Costa Atlantica, the 86,000-ton ship originally served the European market, offering varied itineraries in both…
Adora Names Its First Chinese-Built Ship: Adora Magic City
On the occasion of China Tourism Day, Adora Cruises has revealed the name of its first Chinese-built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, with Shanghai serving as its home port in its inaugural season starting later this year. Adora Magic City takes inspiration from great metropolises, combining the best of East and West to…
PortMiami Sets Record with 67,594 Cruise Passengers on One Day
PortMiami recently celebrated the busiest passenger day in its history. The milestone was reached on April 9, when a total of 67,594 guests visited the homeport. Eight different cruise ships docked in Miami on the record-breaking day: the Carnival Celebration, the Carnival Horizon, the Explorer of the Seas, the MSC Seascape, the Norwegian Encore, the…
Royal Caribbean Back to China in April 2024
Royal Caribbean International will sail from Shanghai with the 2019-built Spectrum of the Seas in April 2024, marking the brand’s return to China. The Anthem of the Seas will reposition to Singapore for the 2024-25 cruise season, starting homeporting operations in October 2024. Singapore was the first homeport in Asia to allow ships to restart…
Seabourn Venture Begins Second Arctic Expedition Season
The Seabourn Venture is gearing up for its second expedition season in the Arctic. The ship made its maiden call in Greenwich (London) England on May 12, 2023, where it will embark on two voyages to the British Isles and Ireland before beginning a series of voyages to Greenland and Iceland. “The Seabourn Venture is…
Holland America Line’s First Grand World Voyage Since 2020 Ends
Holland America Line’s 2023 Grand World Voyage ended on May 12 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after sailing for 128 days since January 3. This is the cruise line’s first Grand World Voyage since 2020 and the 59th since its first world cruise which departed on January 7, 1958. “Like our guests, we…
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas Repositions to Baltimore
The Vision of the Seas from Royal Caribbean has recently repositioned to Baltimore. After completing a winter season in the Caribbean, the Royal Caribbean International vessel arrived at the Maryland homeport to kick off a year-round program on May 11. Replacing the Enchantment of the Seas, which had been sailing from Baltimore since the cruise…
Princess Names Second Sphere Class Ship Star Princess
Princess Cruises revealed the name of its second Sphere-class ship – Star Princess, scheduled to debut in August 2025. “There’s much to be admired about Star Princess – her sleek, eye-catching design, spacious interiors, and of course, the remarkable views of the sea and sky, just like the features found on Sun Princess that have…
Princess Announces 75 West Coast Cruises for 2024-25
Princess Cruises announced its 2024-25 West Coast cruise season with more than 75 sailings to Hawaii, Mexico and the California Coast, which are now open for sale. “Whether travelers seek the treasures of the iconic Golden State, the natural beauty of Hawaii or the unparalleled spirit of Mexico, we have it all with our 2024…
Inside the Construction of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
Northern Europe’s largest gantry crane, nicknamed “Baby” at the Meyer Turku shipyard, lifted a single block of cabins for Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas, weighing more than 900 tons recently, Royal Caribbean Group officials said Tuesday. The nine-deck, roughly 60-meters-wide block was moved in one day. It was the largest ever lifted in…