Weinstein: More Carnival Cruise Line Capacity Generating Outsized Returns
Moving two former Costa Cruises ships originally built for sailing Asia to the Carnival Cruise Line brand in North America has been an instant success, said John Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, speaking on the company’s second quarter earnings call. Weinstein said that Carnival Cruise Line will amount to about a third of Carnival Corporation…
Carnival Corporation Realigns Corporate Structure
Carnival Corporation has realigned its corporate structure, as the company’s six largest cruise brand presidents will now report directly to Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein. “By removing a layer of management between the corporate and brand levels, I now have the leads all six of our major brands, representing over 90% of our capacity reporting…
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class Cruise Ships to Sail Broader Itineraries
With the new Utopia of the Seas debuting next July, Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis Class of cruise ships is set to offer a broader variety of itineraries going forward. In addition to week-long cruises in the Caribbean, the series of vessels – which include some of the world’s largest cruise ships – is set to…
June Update: Disney Fleet Locations and Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line’s five-ship fleet is spread out for the summer in the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe. Cruise Industry News tracked the location and itineraries of the company’s ships as of June 23, 2023: Disney Wish Year Built: 2022 Capacity: 2,500 guests Location: Bahamas Currently the newest vessel in the Disney fleet, the Wish is…
First Photos: Icon of the Seas On Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas has departed Meyer Turku for her first set of sea trials. Royal Caribbean released three photos of the biggest cruise ship in the world on Monday morning. The ship will now be put through various shipyard, cruise line and manufacturer tests and performance baselines before returning to the shipyard….
Four Seasons Orders Second Cruise Ship
Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the construction of the second ultra-luxury Four Seasons vessel. This second vessel’s order is worth more than 400 million euros, and the ship will be delivered in 2026, according to a press release. In 2022 Fincantieri landed the…
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Set for Sea Trials From Meyer Turku
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which will be the largest ship in the world when it launches in 2024, is leaving the Meyer Turku this weekend for its first set of sea trials, the shipyard announced on its official Facebook page. “We are once again very happy that we get to celebrate yet another…
Ocean Albatros Sets Sail on Maiden Cruise
The new Ocean Albatros is entering service for Albatros Expeditions today. After being delivered in late April, the vessel is setting sail on its first expedition cruise to the Arctic. Departing from Longyearbyen, the eight-day journey explores Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago with an exact itinerary dependent on weather and ice conditions. While the plan includes visits…
MSC Expands Cruise Shore Power Plan to More Ports
MSC Group has unveiled what it said was the next phase of its shore power plan for both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. At least 15 new ports between 2024 and 2026 will be added to the existing use for its vessels to plug into shoreside electricity grids to further demonstrate its commitment to, and…
Here Are the Five New Cruise Ships Entering Service for the 2023 Summer
Of the 19 newbuilds scheduled to enter service this year, five are debuting for the upcoming cruise summer season. With large contemporary ships and also small expedition ships, the lineup includes ships for five different brands. Here’s the complete list: MSC Euribia Cruise Line: MSC Cruises Shipyard: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (France) Capacity: 4,888 guests Tonnage: 177,000 Maiden…
China Update: Cruise Restart Plans Summarized
With the Chinese market finally set for a broader reopening, Cruise Industry News looks at the status and the restart plans for the brands that historically have a presence in the region. Blue Dream Cruises Fleet: Blue Dream Star (former Olympia Explorer, Glory Sea) Status: In service Service Resumption: May 2023 Blue Dream Cruises became…
Previewing the Noordam’s 2024-25 Voyages in Asia
Holland America Line’s Noordam will explore Asia throughout 2024-25 in what will be the cruise line’s most diverse Asia season so far, according to a statement. Starting in October 2025 through April 2025, the Noordam will sail nine different 14-day itineraries visiting Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The Noordam…
First Time on Silversea World Cruise: Semi-circumnavigation of Australia
In a first for Silversea Cruises, the Silver Dawn will embark on a 21-day semi-circumnavigation of Australia, sailing between Hobart (Tasmania) and Darwin The ship will sail along Australia’s southern and western coastlines during its 140-day “The Curious and the Sea” world cruise which departs from Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026. Guests will get…
Torstein Hagen Lays Out His Plans for Viking
Viking has already sold 49 percent of its 2024 ocean cruise capacity and 31 percent of its global river capacity, according to Torstein Hagen, chairman, who spoke at the christening of the Viking Saturn in New York this week. As for the company’s 2023 capacity, 89 percent of its ocean cruise capacity was sold and…
Carnival Venezia Crosses the Atlantic Ahead of NYC Debut
The Carnival Venezia is currently offering a trans-Atlantic crossing ahead of its debut in New York City. Set to sail from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal starting on June 15, the new Carnival Cruise Line vessel departed Barcelona on the repositioning voyage on May 29. The 15-night itinerary includes visits to several ports of call in…