MSC Cruises Group 2023 Preview
The MSC Group is introducing a new cruise brand in 2023, with the debut of Explora Journeys. The Europe-based company is also expanding its presence in North America, with new deployments and a new cruise terminal. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company over the year. World Europa…
Royal Caribbean Group 2023 Preview
From new cruise ships to new itineraries, destinations and dining menus, the Royal Caribbean Group has a big year ahead in 2023. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company’s brands over the year. Ultimate World Cruise In late 2023, Royal Caribbean International is launching its first complete world…
Four New Cruise Ships Were Ordered in January
The year is off to a strong start with four newbuilds ordered in the first three weeks of January. With new brands joining the market, the cruise orderbook now includes additional luxury, sailing and expedition vessels. Cruise Industry News looks into the four ships ordered so far in 2023. Project Sama Operator: Neptune Co. Shipyard:…
T. Mariotti To Build 100-Guest Ultra Luxury Ship for Project Sama
T. Mariotti has announced it has landed the Project Sama newbuilding deal. Project Sama is set to launch from Neptune Co., a joint venture of Aman Group and Cruise Saudi, and set to enter service in 2026. This unique concept will be positioned in the ultra-luxury resort at sea niche, which occupies a space in…
Carnival Corporation 2023 Preview
Carnival Corporation is set for an eventful year in 2023 with a new product and newbuilds entering service. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company’s nine brands over the next 12 months. Carnival Fun Italian Style Carnival Fun Italian Style is debuting in 2023, with the introduction of…
Carnival Corporation Expands Wi-Fi Connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink
Carnival Corporation today announced an agreement for the next-generation of internet connectivity across its global fleet, the latest in a series of moves that have nearly tripled ship bandwidth since 2019. According to a statement, the company has signed a new agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink, which it said is the leader in Low Earth Orbit…
18 Cruise Ships Were Scrapped in 2022: Here’s the Full List
Continuing a trend that started in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, several older and smaller cruise ships were beached for scrapping in 2022. While 20 new vessels entered service during the he year, a total of 18 cruise ships were also sold to scrapyards in Turkey, India and Pakistan. For a complete market…
One Year Later, Here’s What Happened to Genting Cruise Lines’ Ships
One year after the collapse of Genting Cruise Lines, most of its former fleet has now met its destiny. While most of the vessels were sold for further service, other ships ended up being scrapped and one is still waiting for a decision on its future. Global Dream Previous Brand: Dream Cruises Year Built: Unfinished…
Winter 2022-2023: Royal Caribbean Concentrates Capacity in North America
Royal Caribbean International has concentrated its winter 2022-2023 deployment to core cruise markets. Concentrating its capacity in the United States, the brand will see over 20 ships sailings from stateside ports. Mostly offering itineraries to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the U.S.-based fleet includes all of the five Oasis-Class vessels, in addition to the 2021-built…
Resorts World Cruises to Restart Cruises in Hong Kong with Former Explorer Dream
Resorts World Cruises announced it will restart cruises from Hong Kong with the Resorts World One from March 10 2023, offering two and three-night high-seas cruises, departing every Friday, Sunday and Wednesday of the week. The Resorts World One was formerly the Explorer Dream. “We are pleased that Resorts World Cruises will have the first…
Orient Express to Build Two Cruise Ships
Orient Express has ordered two 108-guest cruise ships from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, with the first being the Orient Express Silenseas and set to debut in 2026. “With Orient Express Silenseas, we are beginning a new chapter in our history, taking the experience and excellence of luxury travel and transposing it onto the world’s most beautiful…
Cruise Saudi Welcomes MSC World Europa, First to Call in Dammam
The Saudi Red Sea Authority, The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), and Cruise Saudi welcomed the inaugural visit of the first cruise ship to enter Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port, with the arrival of MSC World Europa on Wednesday, according to a press release. Carrying around 5,000 passengers, the ship’s arrival marks a historic moment for Cruise…
P&O Cruises Reports Biggest Ever Booking Day During Wave
P&O Cruises has reported the strongest booking day during the Wave period in the company’s history, with four of its five biggest booking days ever falling in Wave 2023, according to a press release. “These record-breaking days are testament to the fact that a P&O Cruises holiday provides extraordinary value for money, which is critical…
Lindblad Breaks Booking Record, Call Volume Surges
Adventure travel has become the most popular travel trend of the decade, according to Noah Brodsky, Chief Commercial Officer for Lindblad Expeditions. The company said it saw its biggest ever booking day on Jan. 3. 2023, 14 percent up over the previous record. In addition to strong bookings, Lindblad Expeditions has also experienced an increase…
Royal Caribbean Closed Out 2022 with Over 4.5 Million Guests Embarked
Royal Caribbean International closed out 2022 with visits to 230 ports, in addition to 4,636,746 passengers embarked. The cruise line celebrated the achievements in a social media post, which also reveals additional interesting facts. With 26 ships in service around the world, Royal Caribbean’s fleet made a total of 530 calls at Perfect Day at…