MSC Redeploys Orchestra to Western Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has revealed a new winter itinerary for the MSC Orchestra, which will homeport in Valencia, marking the first time a ship will be based at the Spanish port during a winter season. The cruise line said in a statement that the MSC Orchestra will operate weekly voyages between December 16, 2023, and April…
Carnival Magic Repositions to Miami
The Carnival Magic arrived in Miami today to kick off a series of cruises to the Caribbean. Sailing from its new year-round homeport in South Florida, the 3,650-guest vessel is set to offer a series of six- to eight-night itineraries to different destinations in the region. The first cruise of the program includes six days…
Upbeat 2023 and 2024 Outlook for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean executives presented a very upbeat forecast for the full year of 2023 and outlook for 2024 on the company’s third quarter earnings call today. The full year adjusted EPS guidance is for $6.59 to $6.30 for 2023 and “at least $9” for 2024, according to Jason Liberty, CEO. Capacity will be up 8…
These Five Cruise Ships Are Set to Change Hands Soon
These five cruise ships are set to debut for their new operators over the next months. See the new Secondhand Market Report by Cruise Industry News for a complete look at the ship transaction market. Caledonian Sky Capacity: 114 guests Tonnage: 4,200 Year built: 1991 Current operator: APT Touring Next operator: Captain Cook Cruises Fiji…
Royal Caribbean Reports Q3 Results, Increases Guidance
Royal Caribbean Group today reported third quarter Earnings per Share of $3.65 and Adjusted EPS of $3.85 for the third quarter of 2023. These results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger close-in demand and further strength in onboard revenue, the company said in a press release. The company is also increasing its…
Carnival Corporation Is Accelerating Efficiency Goals
Carnival Corporation’s 2030 carbon-intensity-reduction goal of 40 percent has been moved up to 2026. “What we thought we could do by 2030 (compared to a 2008 baseline) we are now comfortable we can do by 2026,” said Admiral Bill Burke, chief maritime officer at Carnival Corporation. “That’s a big one.” How? It goes beyond a…
Discovery Princess to Homeport in Sydney in 2025-26
Princess Cruises announced that the Discovery Princess will homeport in Sydney during the 2025-26 summer Australia season. The Discovery Princess will be the cruise line’s biggest ship to ever homeport in Australia in its 50-year history of cruising down under. The ship will make its debut in Sydney in October 2025. Princess Cruises’ President John…
Carnival Freedom Returns To Service With New Look
Once again sporting an iconic winged funnel, the Carnival Freedom marked its return to service by welcoming guests onboard in Barcelona, Spain, for a 14-day transatlantic voyage to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. The ship underwent an extensive refurbishment that included the installation of the new funnel, the addition of the signature Carnival red,…
Viking On Course to Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Viking is moving firmly in the direction of hydrogen fuel cells, according to Torstein Hagen, founder and chairman. Operating 10-ocean going cruise ships now and 10 more slated for deliveries by 2030, he said that the thirteenth ship will be equipped with a 6 MW fuel cell installation, providing a third of the ship’s power…
Swan Hellenic Cruise Ship Calls in Saudi Arabia
Cruise Saudi has welcomed the SH Diana to Saudi Arabia with inaugural calls to Yanbu, Baridi Island and Jeddah. Arriving in Yanbu on Oct. 12 with an overnight stay, passengers enjoyed the city’s old town and ventured into the historic Layl Souq. On the second day of the ship’s journey, the SH Diana anchored at…
Belfast Closes a Record 2023 Cruise Season
Belfast just closed its record 2023 cruise season with the arrival of Fred Olsen Cruise Line’s Borealis on Friday, October 20. During the 2023 cruise season, Belfast welcomed a total of 158 calls, according to Cruise Belfast. This marks an 8 percent increase compared to the pre-pandemic record set in 2019. The cruise season saw…
Royal Princess Makes Maiden Call to Auckland
The port of Auckland welcomed Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess on its inaugural season of cruising in Australasian waters. The ship will visit New Zealand ports multiple times over the next six months, operating roundtrip cruises from Auckland as well as a series of sailings from Sydney. Princess Cruises Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, UK and…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: Methanol Ready
In light of their commitment to pursue net zero (emissions) by 2050, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) recognizes that the design decisions made today will significantly impact its ability to transition to the future, Jessica John, vice president of investor relations, ESG, for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, told Cruise Industry News. “Though we do not…
Hurtigruten’s Sea Zero Concept: Maximizing Efficiency with Latest Tech
“We wanted to focus on how to reduce energy consumption on the ships instead of going straight into what kind of fuel type or energy source we will use,” said Gerry Larsson-Fedde, chief operating officer at Hurtigruten Norway. The company’s new Sea Zero concept, in partnership with various suppliers, aims to produce an energy-efficient Norwegian…
Adora Will Be Largest Brand in China in 2024
Adora Cruises will be the number one cruise line in China in 2024 with ships sailing from a variety of homeports as the new, built-for-China, built-in-China Adora Magic City debuts into revenue service on January 1 from Shanghai, according to Ranfeng Chen, managing director. The cruise line is a joint venture dating back to 2018…