Pullmantur’s Brand Auction Ends with No Winner
The auction of the Pullmantur Cruises brand ended with no successful bids. Part of the company’s liquidation process, the auction had been announced in early February. According to reports in the Spanish media, the insolvency administrator of the former cruise line was approached by potential buyers during the tender process. No binding offer, however, was…
New Chinese Cruise Ship Floats Out
Under construction in China for Adora Cruises, the Adora Magic City was floated out last week. The vessel is now undergoing a six-day undocking operation that includes a series of trials and equipment testing. According to reports in the Chinese media, the ship is then set to depart on its first set of sea trials…
Coral Princess Sets Sail on World Cruise from Australia
The Coral Princess is starting its 2023 Australia World Cruise today. Sailing roundtrip from Sydney, the vessel is offering a 107-night voyage that will feature visits to six continents and different destinations across the globe. According to Princess Cruises, the full itinerary sails for 32,500 nautical miles and includes 44 ports of call in 26…
Orderbook: Five New Cruise Ships Debuting For Summer
Following the six cruise ships that were already delivered this year, the MSC Euribia was handed over n France at the end of May, meaning five additional new vessels are set to enter service in time for the upcoming summer season. According to the latest issue of Cruise Industry News’ Global Cruise Ship Orderbook, the…
Norwegian Epic Heading to Port Canaveral Instead of Europe
The Norwegian Epic will sail from Port Canaveral for the winter 2023-24 season in place of a previously scheduled and then cancelled European winter. Starting from December 17, 2023, the ship will offer seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, providing guests with unforgettable experiences in these sought-after destinations. “Thanks to our great partnership and strong…
Premium Cruise Market to Grow by 20% Over Next Decade
The premium segment of the global cruise industry is set to grow by 20 percent in capacity between 2023 and 2033, according to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. While still aggressive, that compares to over 60 percent grown between 2013 and 2023. The coming growth over the next decade will be led by…
Carnival Pride Kicks Off European Season
The Carnival Pride sailed on Sunday on her first sailing of the Europe summer season, sporting the signature Carnival red, white and blue hull design for the first time, after undergoing extensive enhancements that include bow-to-stern upgrades to enhance accessibility on the ship for guests with disabilities. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief…
Silversea Unveils 140-Day World Cruise for 2026
Silversea Cruises announced details on its 140-day World Cruise aboard the Silver Dawn, scheduled for 2026. “The Curious and the Sea” world voyage will be the most diverse journey in the cruise line’s history, the company said. Departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026, the Silver Dawn will visit 70 destinations in 37 countries….
MSC Euribia to Sail First Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cruise
The new MSC Euribia will sail the industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise next week, according to a statement. The LNG-powered ship currently under construction will depart Chantiers in Saint-Nazaire, France and head towards Copenhagen, Denmark, for its naming ceremony. The four-day sailing will show that net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruising is…
Princess Ship Completes Drydock in Rotterdam
The Sky Princess successfully completed a routine drydock at the Damen Verolme in Rotterdam earlier this month. According to the Dutch shipyard, the Princess Cruises vessel spent a total of 16 days in the facility undergoing regular maintenance, in addition to technical upgrades. The scope of work included installation of class certified parts for a…
Royal Caribbean Sails Up as Largest Brand in the Industry
Royal Caribbean International will be the largest cruise brand in the world by 2029 noticeably ahead of Carnival Cruise Line, according to the 2023 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. The Royal Caribbean brand will have an annual global capacity of approximately 6.5 million passengers in 2029, compared to 5.4 million for Carnival Cruise Line. Royal…
Costa Mediterranea Turns 20 Years Old
The Costa Mediterranea is celebrating a major milestone today. Now part of the fleet of China-based CSSC Carnival, the vessel is turning 20 years old after being delivered to Costa Cruises on May 22, 2003. A sister to the 1999-built Costa Atlantica, the 86,000-ton ship originally served the European market, offering varied itineraries in both…
Adora Names Its First Chinese-Built Ship: Adora Magic City
On the occasion of China Tourism Day, Adora Cruises has revealed the name of its first Chinese-built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, with Shanghai serving as its home port in its inaugural season starting later this year. Adora Magic City takes inspiration from great metropolises, combining the best of East and West to…
PortMiami Sets Record with 67,594 Cruise Passengers on One Day
PortMiami recently celebrated the busiest passenger day in its history. The milestone was reached on April 9, when a total of 67,594 guests visited the homeport. Eight different cruise ships docked in Miami on the record-breaking day: the Carnival Celebration, the Carnival Horizon, the Explorer of the Seas, the MSC Seascape, the Norwegian Encore, the…
Royal Caribbean Back to China in April 2024
Royal Caribbean International will sail from Shanghai with the 2019-built Spectrum of the Seas in April 2024, marking the brand’s return to China. The Anthem of the Seas will reposition to Singapore for the 2024-25 cruise season, starting homeporting operations in October 2024. Singapore was the first homeport in Asia to allow ships to restart…