Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Hosts Three Cruise Ships
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomed three cruise ships from two cruise lines on March 19, 2025, according to a press release. The Queen Anne, which arrived a day earlier for an overnight stay, and the Norwegian Sky made their inaugural calls, while the Queen Elizabeth also docked that day. Together, the…
Captain Kate Named Four Seasons Captain
Four Seasons Yachts announced the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early 2026. A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise to the role. The company said she was a pioneer in the industry as she made…
V.Ships Leisure to Manage Orient Express Yachts
V.Ships Leisure has announced it will be a key partner for the new Orient Express yacht start up as the company has been brought in to cover crew, technical and hotel management. Managed from Monaco by V.Ships Leisure, the first vessel, Orient Express Corinthian, will be the world’s largest sailing yacht, featuring hybrid LNG propulsion…
Norwegian Breakaway Kicks Off European Season After Drydock
The Norwegian Breakaway recently resumed service following a major refurbishment project in France. After crossing the Atlantic earlier this year, the ship arrived at the Damen shipyard in Brest in late February. The vessel spent over three weeks in drydock to undergo technical maintenance and class work, and saw a number of hotel updates. The…
Majestic Princess Enters Drydock in Italy
The Majestic Princess recently arrived at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, for a scheduled drydock. Returning to Europe after an eight-year hiatus, the vessel arrived at the facility on Mar. 11, 2025. The Majestic Princess is now set to undergo routine maintenance, in addition to class inspections and technical work. Before welcoming guests back in…
Silversea Unveils 132-Day World Cruise for 2028
Silversea has announced its 2028 World Cruise, “An Ode to the Moment,” set to depart from Miami for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise. Sailing aboard the Silver Shadow, the 132-day journey will begin on January 5, 2028, and conclude in Nice on May 16, visiting 58 destinations across 29 countries, including 17…
Fincantieri Delivers Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Fincantieri announced the successful delivery of the Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class, built for Norwegian Cruise Line. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, attended by executives from both companies, including Fincantieri Chairman Biagio Mazzotta, CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, and General Manager of the Merchant Ships Division Luigi…
Viking: Ship Designs Enhance Margins and Profitability
Viking Cruises’ unique ship designs, being small and almost identical, set the company apart and serve as an important value driver, according to Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, speaking on the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. Hagen said that from a marketing and sales perspective, all ships within each product…
Jewel of the Seas to Sail from Latin America
Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas is scheduled to sail from Latin America starting in mid-2026. According to a press release, the Radiance-class vessel will offer cruises departing from Colombia and Panama between May 2026 and April 2027. Sailing from Cartagena and Colón for the first time, the Jewel is set to offer seven-night…
Viking Reports Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Viking Holdings has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Full Year 2024 Key Highlights and 2025 Advance Bookings Total revenue was $5,333.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 13.2%, compared to the same period in 2023. Gross margin increased 22.5% and Adjusted Gross…
Carnival Venezia Offers 14-Night Cruise to the Southern Caribbean
The Carnival Venezia sailed from Port Canaveral in late February for a 14-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean and the Panama Canal. Featuring visits to seven destinations in the region, the itinerary is part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Journeys program. After departing from Central Florida, the Venezia is set to visit George Town in…
Luxury Cruise Market: Impressive Orderbook Through 2032
The 2025 Luxury Market Report, available from Cruise Industry News, has showcased an orderbook for luxury newbuilds showcasing a total value of $14.4 billion into 2032, a $5.1 billion increase from 2024. According to the report, the ships coming into the luxury market are being introduced to meet demand, and the orderbook will continue to…
Disney Wonder to Open Cruise Season in Victoria, Canada
Victoria will welcome its first cruise ship of the season, the Disney Wonder, on Mar. 6, 2025, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) announced in a press release. The Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 AM and depart at 5:00 PM from Pier B at The Breakwater District at Ogden Point….
Drew Barrymore Named Godmother of New MSC World America
MSC Cruises has announced that actress Drew Barrymore will serve as the godmother of the new MSC World America. The ship will be officially named during a ceremony on April 9 at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest in the world. During the event, Barrymore will cut the ribbon to initiate the traditional…
Vancouver Expecting Strong Cruise Season in 2025
The Disney Wonder is set to open the cruise season in Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise terminal on March 5, 2025. According to a press release, the Canadian port is expecting a strong cruise season this year, with 301 calls scheduled between early May and late October. Over 1.2 million passengers are projected to visit Vancouver,…