Azamara Cruises to Return to Alaska in 2026
Following a seven-year hiatus, Azamara Cruises is set to return to Alaska in the summer of 2026, the company announced in a press release. According to Azamara, the voyages in the region will visit unspoiled destinations and will include excursions aimed at bringing guests closer to natural beauty, unparalleled wildlife and authentic culture. The Azamara…
Princess: 2026 Summer Deployment in the Caribbean
With two ships in the market, Princess Cruises is planning its largest-ever summer Caribbean deployment in 2026. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the seasonal program, which includes several itineraries departing from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral. Eastern Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale Ship: Regal Princess Dates: Six departures between April and August 2026…
Carnival Adjusts Itineraries in 2025 and 2026 for Five Ships
Carnival Cruise Line continues to adjust itineraries onboard its ships for cruises set to take place in 2025 and 2026. After rerouting over 20 sailings in September, the company announced additional changes for five ships earlier this week. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the affected cruises sail onboard the Carnival Freedom, the…
These Cruise Ships Are Slated Next For Major Makeovers
Cruise Industry News looks at some of the major refit projects set to take place in the coming months. Norwegian Encore Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Capacity: 4,200 guests Tonnage: 164,600 Year built: 2019 Date: November 2024 The Norwegian Encore is set to undergo a major refurbishment later this year. According to Norwegian Cruise Line,…
Fincantieri Managing a Record Orderbook and The Future
“The cruise market has bounced back and with all the orders that have come recently, shipowners, especially startup ventures, may find it difficult to find available building slots,” said Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the merchant ships division of Fincantieri. “We are very proud of our orderbook which this year added three new very large…
Port Tampa Bay Announces Re-Opening
Port Tampa Bay has resumed vessel operations and our port’s shipping channels are officially re-opened, with vessel movements restricted to daylight hours, the port announced on Saturday. Throughout the storm, Port Tampa Bay coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the maritime community, to respond to the impacts of Hurricane Milton. In…
AIDAdiva to Debut New Culinary Highlights in 2025
AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva will introduce new culinary experiences following a seven-week drydock from February 3 to March 22, 2025, as part of AIDA Cruises’ modernization program. According to a press release, the ship will offer eight restaurants and 15 bars, including exciting new venues that expand the range of dining options. Among the new highlights…
Hurricane Milton Delays More Carnival Ships
As Hurricane Milton continues to impact cruise operations in Florida and the Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed delays for more ships in its fleet. Operating out of Port Canaveral, the Carnival Glory won’t be able to return to its homeport as scheduled on Friday, Oct. 11. With the port currently closed, Carnival expects the ship…
TUI Cruises Pursuing Sustainability Innovations
When TUI Cruises introduced its newest ship, Mein Schiff 7, this summer, she became the first cruise ship to be methanol ready. Meanwhile, the ship is operating on low-emission marine diesel with a maximum 0.1 percent sulfur content, said Lucienne Damm, head of sustainability at TUI Cruises, and is equipped with catalytic converters for up…
171,234 New Cruise Ship Berths on Order
The October update of the global cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News presents a 66-ship, 171,234-berth orderbook through 2036. The value stands at $56.5 billion in new ship orders. With two ships left to enter service this year, the Disney Treasure and Viking Vela, attention will soon turn to 2025, when 15 new ships…
Norwegian Luna to Feature Prima Plus Dining Venues
The Norwegian Luna will offer all the new dining venues and bar experiences of the Prima Plus class, Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced. According to the company, the new ship will enter service in April 2026 with the various new concepts that will debut onboard the Norwegian Aqua in early 2025. One of the venues…
Carnival Radiance Resumes Service After Drydock
The Carnival Radiance resumed its regular schedule of sailing on the West Coast in late September, following a routine drydock in Victoria, Canada. After spending over ten days at the facility, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel welcomed guests back on Sep. 24, 2024. In addition to class inspections and routine maintenance work, the Carnival Radiance…
Greg Mortimer Completes Five Years in Service
SunStone’s first Infinity Class expedition ship, the Greg Mortimer, completed five years in service in September. Operating for Aurora Expeditions under a long-term charter deal, the 160-guest ship was delivered to the company on September 6, 2019. The vessel then departed its building dock at China Merchants Heavy Industry in Haimen for a repositioning voyage…
Carnival Corporation: 2025 Already Half Sold, Momentum in Occupancy and Price
“Looking forward, the momentum continues as we actively manage the demand curve,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation. Weinstein was speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call, which took place on Monday morning. He said the company had already sold nearly half of its 2025 cruises. “At this point in time, 2025 is…
Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa Undergoing Updates During Three-Week Drydock
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa is undergoing various updates during a three-week drydock in Bremerhaven, Germany. After arriving at the shipyard in mid-September, the 1999-built ship is currently more than halfway through the project, which involves 90 subcontractors, 120 shipyard workers and 265 crew members. According to Ulrich Voss, director of ship management and hotel refurbishment, the…