MSC Cruises Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
MSC Cruises released its 2023 Sustainability Report with a performance review of the 12 months in the areas of environment, social and governance. The report also includes information on the line’s sister company Explora Journeys, as well as data tables including operations, emissions, water, waste, headcount and gender distribution. Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC…
June Update: Here Are the Latest Five Cruise Ship Moves
Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key ship announcements and transactions that took place in recent weeks. For a complete overview of the market, see the latest Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News. Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration Capacity: 100 and 15 guests Tonnage: 3,159 (combined) Year built: 2001 and 2007 Move:…
Canada Place Cruise Terminal in Vancouver Implements Facial Biometric Technology
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to introduce facial biometric technology for passengers embarking on cruises at the Canada Place terminal. According to a press release, the Port of Vancouver is the first seaport in Canada to introduce the technology for Canadian and U.S. passengers boarding cruise…
PortMiami: Shore Power Ready
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated the launch of shore power at PortMiami on Monday. The shore power system will allow cruise ships to turn off their engines and plug into landside electrical power while docked, resulting in reduced emissions and noise, according to a press release. “As Mayor, I vowed to protect our…
Marella 2024 Summer Deployment: Focus on the Mediterranean
With five ships sailing in the region, Marella Cruises’ 2024 summer program has a strong focus on the Mediterranean. Building on its fly-cruise product, the company is offering a mixed Mediterranean program with destinations across Southern Europe, the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. Cruise Industry News looked into the company’s plans for its five-ship…
Goddess of the Night Reportedly Detained by Italian Authorities
The Goddess of the Night has reportedly been detained by Italian authorities while docked at the Port of Brindisi. According to Reuters, the 2,720-guest vessel was seized on Wednesday following complaints about poor sanitary conditions onboard. The ship, owned by Seajets, was impounded by order of local prosecutors to allow further investigations, the agency said….
TUI Cruises: Summer 2024 Deployment Breakdown
With the new Mein Schiff 7 debuting in June, TUI Cruises is set to offer its largest summer program ever in 2024. Serving the German-speaking markets, the company is offering itineraries in different parts of Europe, including the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea. Cruise Industry News looked into the company’s full program for the…
Lindblad Buys Two Celebrity Ships for Galapagos Cruise Expansion
Lindblad Expeditions today announced that it has added two purpose-built Galápagos expedition vessels to join the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet as the company said it has acquired the current 48-guest Celebrity Xpedition and 16-gust Celebrity Exploration. The ships will transition to the Lindblad fleet in early 2025, according to a company statement. “We recognize and…
Seabourn Pursuit Arrives in Australia for Maiden Season in Kimberley
The Seabourn Pursuit entered Australian waters for the first time, sailing into Darwin, in the Northern Territory, on the morning of June 11, 2024. According to a press release, the arrival of the Seabourn Pursuit marks the start of Seabourn’s inaugural season in the Kimberley Region. The program officially begins on June 12, with the…
TUI’s Mein Schiff 7 Delivered by Meyer Turku
The new Mein Schiff 7 was officially delivered to TUI Cruises today at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Finland, according to a press release. The 2,894-guest vessel is the first built by the shipyard with methanol capability, Meyer Turku said in a prepared statement. At the official signing ceremony, the shipyard was represented by CEO…
Holland America’s Westerdam Ready For 28-Night Cruise to Alaska
Holland America Line’s Westerdam is sailing from Seattle on Sunday June 9 for a 28-night cruise to Alaska and the Arctic Circle. Being offered by the company for the first time, the unique itinerary includes visits to 12 ports, in addition to scenic cruising past different glaciers. According to Holland America, the cruise allows guests…
Disney Touts Authenticity Of New Lookout Cay
Disney Cruise Line’s latest private island experience is more than a play on their robust brand. Disney partnered with local Bahamas cultural ambassadors to create an experience close to what locals on Eleuthera might expect from a celebration. The Disney Magic sailed into Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Friday morning, officially opening the attraction Disney officials…
More Details on P&O Australia Wind Down, Pacific Explorer Exit
After announcing plans to be absorbed by Carnival Cruise Line, P&O Cruises Australia has confirmed that all Pacific Explorer operations will be discontinued in early 2025. According to a statement published on the company’s website, all cruises previously scheduled to depart after March 2, 2025, are now canceled. Affected passengers are being contacted by guest…
Carnival Cruise Line Growth Update: Ten Ships in Seven Years
With recent newbuild orders and vessels transferring from sister brand P&O Australia and previously Costa, Carnival Cruise Line will see the addition of 10 ships over seven years by 2028. Since adding the Mardi Gras into revenue service, the company has already welcomed another six ships to its fleet while having retired older and less…
Carnival Cruise Line to Absorb P&O Australia in 2025
Carnival Corporation today announced that in March 2025, the company will sunset the P&O Cruises Australia brand and fold the Australia operations into Carnival Cruise Line, according to a press release. The Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure ships will be rebranded and operated by Carnival Cruise Line brand while the Pacific Explorer will exit the…