Norwegian Announces 35 Additional Cruise Cancellations for 2025-26
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced additional changes to its deployment plans for the 2025-26 season, with an additional 35 cruises onboard four ships being cancelled. According to a statement sent to travel advisors on Friday afternoon, the sailings were scheduled to take place onboard the Norwegian Bliss, the Norwegian Breakaway, the Norwegian Encore and the…
Miami and Norwegian Expand Passenger and Parking Agreement
PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved NCLH to assume responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the existing Cruise Terminal B Garage, as well as the development of a new Multipurpose Parking Facility at PortMiami. According to a press release, this milestone underscores the…
Three New Cruise Lines to Alaska in 2026
Three cruise lines are adding cruises to Alaska to their schedule in the summer of 2026: Azamara, MSC, and Virgin. Returning to the destination after a seven-year hiatus, Azamara will offer a series of ten- to 13-night cruises in Alaska and Canada starting in May 2026. Sailing in the region for the first time, the…
Celebrity Starts Homeporting Operations at Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises launched its inaugural homeporting season in Port Canaveral this week with the Celebrity Equinox. According to Port Canaveral, the vessel has become the 15th vessel to be homeported in its cruise terminals. After completing a trans-Atlantic crossing that began in Europe, the ship arrived in Port Canaveral for the first time on Monday,…
Fincantieri Delivers Viking Vela
Fincantieri has announced it has delivered the new Viking Vela as the 499-suite vessel was handed over in Ancona on Tuesday. The Viking Vela is a cruise ship with a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons. It features 499 cabins and can accommodate 998 passengers and is an upsized version of Viking’s previous ships, which…
Scenic Eclipse Resumes Service After Repairs
After undergoing an unscheduled drydock earlier this month, the Scenic Eclipse resumed service in South America on Nov. 27, 2024. The Scenic ship sailed from Buenos Aires, Argentina, for a 21-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Set to end in Ushuaia, the itinerary includes a five-day visit to the Antarctic Peninsula,…
HX Sold to Investor Group
HX (formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions) has been acquired by a consortium of investors, according to a statement. The company said that the acquisition will facilitate the final stage in the separation of HX from its sister company Hurtigruten (both previously part of the Hurtigruten Group) and will include 140 million euro of new junior…
A Look at Virgin Voyages’ Maiden Season in Alaska
Virgin Voyages is set to debut in Alaska in 2026 with the new Brilliant Lady. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the company’s inaugural season, which features departures from Vancouver and Seattle. First Cruise Dates: May 11, 2026 Length: Ten nights Homeports: Vancouver (Canada) to Seattle (United States) Itinerary: Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier,…
Summary: Norwegian Moves Ships Back to North America in 2025-26
Norwegian Cruise Line is moving its ships back to the Caribbean and North America as part of a redeployment plan that saw over 50 cruises for 2025-26 being cancelled. Here’s all we know about the cancellations and the new itineraries, which will open for booking on Nov. 29, 2024. Norwegian Star Cancellation timeframe: Nov. 20,…
MSC World America Construction Progressing at Chantiers
MSC Cruises has provided an update on the construction progress of its newest ship, the MSC World America, set to launch in less than five months. The company revealed that the liquefied natural gas-powered ship is currently undergoing interior outfitting, including public spaces and guest facilities, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France….
Ritz-Carlton Unveils 2026 Summer Voyages
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced new voyages for its 2026 summer season in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. In a press release, the company unveiled voyages to be offered on the Evrim and the Ilma, which will explore coastal escapes and destinations across Europe. Offering 44 new voyages from April through October 2026, there…
MSC Grandiosa Completes Drydock Ahead of Winter Season in Brazil
The MSC Grandiosa recently set sail from the Palumbo Shipyard Malta after spending three weeks in drydock at the facility. Set to spend the upcoming winter season in South America, the ship arrived in Genoa, Italy, to kick off a repositioning cruise on Nov. 16, 2024. Following visits to destinations in France, Spain and Portugal,…
Viking Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Viking Holdings Ltd today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Key Highlights Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 increased 11.4%, or $171.9 million compared to the same period in 2023. Gross margin increased 18.0% and Adjusted Gross Margin increased 12.0% compared to the same period in 2023, resulting…
MSC Cruises Kicks off 2024-25 Caribbean Season from Miami
MSC Cruises has kicked off its winter 2024-25 cruise season from Miami, with the departures of the MSC Divina and MSC Seaside, according to a press release. The MSC Seascape will also be homeporting in Miami, offering week-long Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings. The MSC Divina and MSC Seaside will offer three-, four–, seven–, and…
Disney Names Cast, Crew and Employees ‘Godparents’ of Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line announced that the honorary godparents for its newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will be held by The Walt Disney Company’s global cast, crew, Imagineers and employees. This designation honors over 200,000 individuals who contribute to Disney’s experiences and create lasting memories for families worldwide, the company stated. “At the core of everything…