American Eagle Sets Sail from Boston on Inaugural Cruise
After passing sea trials earlier this month, the new American Eagle is entering service for American Cruise Lines today. First in a new series of Coastal Cats, the 109-guest vessel is sailing from Boston for an inaugural cruise to New England. The seven-night voyage follows the company’s “Cape Codder” itinerary and features visits to a…
Oceania Cruises: Record-Breaking Summer Program in 2023
With the new Vista now in service, Oceania Cruises is offering a record-breaking season during the 2023 summer. Operating seven ships for the first time, the premium brand from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is offering strong programs in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, while also keeping a significant presence in the U.S. East Coast and…
Crystal Symphony Completes Sea Trials
The Crystal Symphony, the second Crystal ship to relaunch after the Crystal Serenity, successfully completed sea trials ahead of its inaugural cruise from Athens, Greece, on September 1, 2023. Currently undergoing refurbishment at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, officers, the Crystal Symphony was tested for its navigation, technical and mechanical systems and all passed inspection. “Following…
5 Interesting Norwegian Cruise Line Itineraries for the Rest of 2023
In addition to introducing a new ship, Norwegian Cruise Line is returning to different ports and regions on the second half of 2023. Cruise Industry News selected some of the company’s most interesting cruises that are set to depart before the end of the year. Viva’s Inaugural Cruise Ship: Norwegian Viva Date: August 10, 2023…
Carnival’s Mardi Gras To the Rescue
Carnival Cruise Line’s crew aboard Mardi Gras answered a call from the U.S. Coast Guard to rescue a couple from a sailboat early Monday morning, according to a statement released by hte cruise company. The couple was stranded about 20 nautical miles from Castle Island, Bahamas, and Mardi Gras was less than nine miles from…
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian: Differing Strategies on Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line are taking different business approaches when it comes to Caribbean deployment. Caribbean itineraries will make up roughly 65 percent of Royal Caribbean’s deployment this year, compared to approximately 33 percent for Norwegian Cruise Line, according to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. Next year those numbers should…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: Onboard Revenue Up 30%
“During the quarter, gross onboard revenue per Passenger Cruise Day was approximately 30 percent higher than the comparable 2019 period,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call. Sommer said that onboard revenue was the company’s best real-time indicator of how consumers are feeling…
New Norwegian Viva Cruise Ship Delivered by Fincantieri
The Norwegian Viva, the second of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’snew Prima Class of ships was delivered today at the Marghera shipyard by Fincanteiri. Along with her sister-ships, the Norwegian Viva will form the backbone of the future NCL fleet, at 143,000-tons, almost 300 meters long, and accommodating approx. 3,100 guests. Deliveries are scheduled…
Cruise Orderbook Update: Over 12,000 Berths Already Delivered in 2023
With additional vessels being delivered over the past few weeks, more than 12,300 berths have already joined the cruise market in 2023. According to the latest global cruise ship orderbook, with more ships coming over the next months, a total of roughly 38,500 berths will be added to the cruise industry through the end of…
Norwegian Cruise Line: Strong Q2 2023 Results, Improves Guidance
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Company met or exceeded guidance for all key metrics in the second quarter. Generated total revenue of $2.2 billion, a record for the Company…
5 Interesting Carnival Cruise Line Itineraries Taking Place This Year
With a fleet of 25 cruise ships and a global reach, Carnival Cruise Line is sailing from all major U.S. homeports in addition to having a presence in Europe and Australia. Cruise Industry News selected some of the most interesting cruises being offered by the U.S.-based company still to take place in 2023. Greenland and…
New Crystal Ready to Start Service in Europe
A&K’s new Crystal brand is ready to start cruise service in Europe. Using two of the Crystal Cruises former ships, the Crystal Serenity and the Crystal Symphony, the new luxury company will launch service in the Western Mediterranean on July 31. Under the guidance of the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, the new Crystal is…
Summer 2023: Holland America Has Six Ships in Alaska, Four in Europe
Concentrating most of its capacity in core markets, Holland America Line has six ships in Alaska this summer, in addition to four vessels in Europe, where its newest ship, the 2021-Rotterdam, is set to spend the summer. Two ships are also offering summer programs in Canada and New England, sailing from three homeports in the…
A Look at the 2023 Summer Season in the Arctic
With the presence of more than 20 different operators and 40 expedition vessels, the Arctic is set for a strong program in 2023. According to the 2023 Expedition Market Report by Cruise Industry News, the region remains a preferred destinations for the exploration brands and will see an extensive and varied offering this year. Cruise Industry…
Crystal to Build Four New Cruise Ships in Six Years
While onboard Crystal Serenity’s preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with its advisors, lenders and export credit agents in order to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European shipbuilders for four new ships. This will include two classic ships and two expedition vessels, the company…