MSC Seashore Gets Two Casual Dining Options
MSC Cruises is giving guests more dining options aboard the MSC Seashore thanks to the addition of two new fast-food concepts. The two new venues – The Chicken Man and Red Cactus BBQ & Ribs – are included in the cruise fare and will complement the ship’s existing specialty restaurants, the cruise line said in a statement. “We are proud to offer our guests a variety…
Viking Well Positioned for 2027 With Strong Advanced Bookings
Viking reported strong advanced booking momentum for the 2027 cruise season during its first quarter 2026 earnings call on May 14. With the 2026 season already 92% sold, the company has shifted its commercial focus to 2027. As of May 3, the 2027 season was 38% booked, against a capacity base expected to grow 15%…
Viking Announces CEO Transition and Reports First Quarter Results
Viking Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, President and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO, has been appointed as Executive Chairman and will continue to serve as Chairman of Viking’s Board of Directors, according to a press release. The company also announced that…
Mitsui’s Nippon Maru Makes Final Call at Yokohama
The Nippon Maru recently made its final call to the port of Yokohama before being withdrawn from service by Mitsui Ocean Cruises. Wrapping up a 36-year sailing career, the 600-passenger ship bid farewell to the Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal on May 10, 2026. “We are truly honored that Yokohama was chosen as the location…
Trio of Cruise Ships Remain Laid Up in China as Market Challenges Persist
Three cruise ships,the Blue Dream Star, Blue Dream Melody, and Chinese Taishan,remain out of service in mainland China and looking for their next careers. The 1,218-guest Blue Dream Melody, operated by Blue Dream Cruises, was withdrawn from service at its Beihai homeport on January 4, 2026, citing a need for “systematic hardware upgrades and maintenance.”…
Scenic Visiting 600 Ports in 100 Countries in 2028–29 Season
Scenic has released its 2028–29 Worldwide Voyages program. The program spans all seven continents and visits more than 100 countries and 600 ports of call. In a press release, the company noted that the season’s highlight will be arrival of the Scenic Ikon, which will join the Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II from April 2028. Tom Batchelor, vice president, deployment, product & port operations – ocean said: “Scenic’s 2028/29 collection represents an…
Orient Express Corinthian Makes Maiden Visit to Lisbon
The OE Corinthian made its first visit to the Port of Lisbon during its maiden voyage for Orient Express Sailing Yachts. Sailing to Marseille, the ship is currently offering a repositioning cruise to the French Riviera that departed from St. Nazaire. The visit to the Portuguese capital city took place on May 6, 2026, and…
Lindblad Ramps Up Hull Cleaning, Speed Optimization to Curb Fuel Costs
With fuel prices elevated by the conflict in the Middle East, Lindblad Expeditions has a renewed effort to reduce consumption across its expedition fleet, intensifying hull cleaning and propeller polishing schedules and engaging ship leaders directly in reviews of how energy is used aboard each vessel. CEO Natalya Leahy told analysts on the company’s first…
Regent, Oceania Delivering to Expectations at NCLH
While Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings works through a turnaround at its Norwegian Cruise Line brand, the company’s two luxury brands, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, are holding firm, with management pointing to their steady performance as evidence that the wider cruise industry remains on solid footing. Speaking on the company’s first quarter 2026…
MSC Ready for Alaska Debut, Accelerating North America Growth
MSC Cruises is ready for the Poesia’s debut in Alaska, as the ship will spend the summer sailing Alaska cruises on Mondays from Seattle, marking the company’s entry to the region. “We’re so excited for this moment,” said Lynn Torrent, president of MSC Cruises North America. “From the time we announced the program until now,…
New 2026 Cruise Expedition Report Out Now
The global expedition cruise market is at an inflection point with serious grow expected to start again soon as the all new 2026 Expedition Cruise Market Report from Cruise Industry News captures it all. Now available for instant download in PDF format, the 280+ page report is the most comprehensive independent analysis of the expedition…
New NCLH CEO Chidsey Charts Turnaround Plan
Three months into his post as Chairperson and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, John Chidsey is orchestrating a turnaround at the Norwegian Cruise Line brand, targeting internal execution failures he said are fixable. Speaking on the company’s first quarter 2026 earnings call, Chidsey pointed to the work head, describing missteps in marketing, revenue management…
Norwegian Reports 2026 Q1 Results
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2026. Highlights First quarter total revenue grew 10% to $2.3 billion. GAAP net income was $105 million, with EPS of $0.23. Delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $533 million in first quarter…
Three Guests Dead as Oceanwide Battles Suspected Virus Outbreak
Oceanwide Expeditions has confirmed three guests have passed away onboard the Hondius which is currently located off the coast of Cape Verde. Media reports said the 174-guest ship is battling a hantavirus outbreak. Information regarding the number of guests and crew aboard was not immediately available. In addition, one passenger is currently being treated in…
Liberty: Disruptive Technology and AI Will Improve Product, Drive Returns
Disruptive Technology and AI will only help drive performance at Royal Caribbean Group, said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s first quarter earnings call. “What differentiates us in this space is not access to tools, but the combination of a deep understanding of our guests, a fully integrated digital ecosystem the ability…