Discovery Kicks Off Marella’s First Summer Program in North America
The Marella Discovery arrived in Port Canaveral on Sunday to start its first summer program in North America and the Caribbean. Operated by Marella Cruises, the 1996-built vessel is now set to sail on a series of week-long cruises from its new homeport in Florida. Extending through early November, the schedule includes three different itineraries…
Atlas to Expand to Three Ships in Antarctica
With Atlas Ocean Voyages taking over the World Voyager from sister brand Nicko Cruises, the company will deploy three ships in Antarctica for the 2023-24 season. The 200-guest ship will start revenue operations for the Mystic brand in November. The big news is that Atlas Ocean Voyages will now include a fly and cruise expedition…
New 2023 Cruise Expedition Market Report Out Now
Get ahead of the game with the newly released 2023 Expedition Market Report by Cruise Industry News, now available for immediate download. This seventh edition of the report, at 186 pages, offers an in-depth analysis of the rapidly growing expedition and adventure cruise market, with comprehensive profiles of all operators and exclusive interviews, datasets, and…
Cruise Orderbook: 61 New Ships Set to Debut Though 2028
According to the latest cruise ship orderbook, a total of 61 new ocean-going ships are set to enter service through 2028. With a value of over $41 billion, the newbuilds will add a total of 139,345 berths to the global cruise market. One of the highlights of the current orderbook, the luxury sector has a…
Viking Octantis Launches Season in Milwaukee
Milwaukee welcomed its first cruise ship of the 2023 season this past Thursday. The Viking Octantis was welcomed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson who was joined by Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Port of Milwaukee officials, local tourism leaders and Great Lakes recreational cruise partners. The Viking Octantis’ arrival begins the summer season with 31 scheduled port calls…
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty: Brands ‘Stronger Than Ever’
“Our brands are stronger than ever and our yields in the first quarter blew away previous records,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, speaking on the company’s first quarter earnings call. The company operated at 102 percent occupancy in the first quarter at higher pricing than in 2019, he said, noting…
Royal Caribbean Reports Q1 2023 Earnings; Increases Guidance
Royal Caribbean Group today reported first quarter its first quarter 2023 earnings of: Loss per Share of $(0.19) and Adjusted Loss per Share of $(0.23). However, the company said that these results were significantly better than the company’s guidance primarily due to strong close-in bookings at higher prices, continued strength of onboard spend, and favorable…
Norwegian Cruise Occupancy Ramp Accelerates to Above 100%
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had an average load factor of 101.5 percent in the first quarter, according to company executives speaking on the corporation’s first quarter earnings call. “We reached load factors of 101.5 percent in the first quarter, exceeding our guidance and breaking triple-digit levels for the first time in three years with some…
Norwegian Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2023. First Quarter 2023 Highlights: Total revenue of $1.8 billion, GAAP net loss of $(159.3) million or EPS of $(0.38). Achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $234 million and Adjusted EPS of…
Discovery Princess Completes First Year in Service
The Discovery Princess is completing its first year in service. After welcoming guests for its maiden voyage a few weeks earlier, the Princess Cruises’ vessel was officially named on April 29, 2022. Held at the Port of Los Angeles, the themed christening ceremony was named “Discover Our World” and blended maritime tradition with contemporary elements….
MSC To Sail in Japan Year-Round
MSC Cruises announced that it will sail year-round in Japan with the MSC Bellissima. The line recently marked the start of its summer 2023 season in Japan with the ship in Yokohama with a special event to celebrate its 15-year presence in the country and also opened sales for its first winter sailing program in…
Celebrity Infinity Arrives in Europe for Year-Round Operations
The Celebrity Infinity recently arrived in Europe to kick off a year-round schedule in the region. After completing a season in South America, the Celebrity Cruises vessel departed on the first cruise of the program on April 26. Sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona, the ten-night cruise includes visits to several ports in Portugal and Spain…
Seabourn Debuts 90-Day Grand Africa Voyage
Seabourn announced its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage” circumnavigating the continent in 90 days, departing from Barcelona, Spain on November 30, 2024. “Seabourn guests are accomplished, extraordinary people who are seeking once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our new Grand Africa Voyage is the result of our commitment to offering unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moments’ in some of the world’s most unique…
Port Canaveral Welcomes MSC Seaside for Inaugural Voyage
Port Canaveral welcomed the MSC Seaside as its new homeported ship during a ceremony on Thursday. The MSC vessel is set to sail three and four-night cruises to The Bahamas, and seven-night cruises to Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, Belize. “We are excited to welcome the MSC Seaside to Port Canaveral, yet another beautiful…
Charlottetown Welcomes First Cruise Ship of 2023
The Port of Charlottetown has welcomed its first ship in 2023, marking the start of what will be a record-breaking cruise season, according to a press release. Holland America’s Zaandam arrived at Port Charlottetown on Wednesday, April 26 and the ship is scheduled to make a total of 15 calls to the port this year….