Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings $6.1 Billion Orderbook Includes 8 Ships
The Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orderbook currently includes a total of eight new cruise ships. Entering service through 2027, the vessels will expand the fleet of the company’s three brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. All set to be built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the new ships will…
Costa and AIDA Eye Methanol With New Agreement
Costa Group and the leading methanol producer, Proman, have signed an MOU to drive further the implementation of methanol as a marine fuel for the cruise industry, according to a press release. The partnership aims to accelerate the energy transition and decarbonization of the existing fleet for Costa and AIDA by enhancing the supply of…
Cruise Ship Orderbook: February 2023 Update
After four new orders in January, the global cruise ship orderbook includes a total of 66 new ocean-going ships entering service through 2028. The list includes ships being built for newcomers, such as Explora Journeys, which is set to launch service this year and currently has six vessels on order, and Four Seasons, which ordered…
Royal Caribbean Newbuild Outlook: ‘Market Underpenetrated’
Royal Caribbean Group and its portfolio of cruise brands will launch 11 new ships between 2023 and 2026, culminating in the third Icon Class ship in 2026 being delivered from Meyer Turku to Royal Caribbean International, and a newbuild for TUI Cruises from Fincantieri, according to the cruise ship orderbook. In the near term, Jason…
Royal Caribbean CEO: Cruise Demand Environment Strong
Royal Caribbean Group’s cruise bookings are outpacing 2019 levels by a “very wide margin” according to President and CEO Jason Liberty, speaking on the company’s year end and fourth quarter earnings call. “We expected a strong WAVE season, but what we are currently experiencing has exceeded all expectations even when considering our capacity growth,” Liberty…
Royal Caribbean Reports Q4 2022 Loss; 2023 Looks Very Strong
Royal Caribbean Group today reported s fourth quarter 2022 Loss per Share of $(1.96) and Adjusted Loss per Share of $(1.12). These results exceeded the company’s guidance due to better pricing on close-in demand, strong onboard spend, favorable timing of operating costs, and lower interest expense, the company said. “2022 was a pivotal year as…
Two Cruise Ships Set to Debut for the MSC Group in 2023
In addition to the new MSC Euribia – which is set to enter service for MSC Cruises in June, the MSC Cruises Group is set to receive the Explora I in 2023. Under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, the vessel will mark the debut of Explora Journeys, the group’s new luxury lifestyle brand. Here are…
Costa to Restart Cruises in Asia in June with Serena
Costa Cruises announced the return to service in Asia of the Costa Serena. From June to September 2023, the ship will be operating a program of charter cruises, in cooperation with local Asian partners. The signing of the commercial agreements took place in Dubai, onboard the Costa Toscana. The ceremony was attended by Mario Zanetti,…
Crystal Cruises Announces Summer 2023 Return
Crystal Cruises has officially relaunched under a reimagined name and vision: Crystal – Exceptional at Sea. Guest capacity on the Serenity has been lowered to 740 passengers, while the Symphony will carry just 606, with both ships restarting operations this summer. Crystal has also announced its 2023 and 2024 voyages aboard the newly refurbished Crystal…
Costa Opens Sales For 2024 Cruises
Costa Cruises is opening sales for its 2024 deployment, going through November 2024. Three ships will be sailing in the Western Mediterranean for week-long cruises calling on Italy, France and Spain: the Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana, sister ships, and the Costa Pacifica. The Costa Smeralda will depart from Genoa every Friday, starting March 22,…
Paul Gauguin Cruises Marks 25 Years
Paul Gauguin Cruises is celebrating 25 years of sailing in French Polynesia aboard the company’s ship, the Paul Gauguin. To mark the special occasion, the cruise line launched a commemorative video highlighting the ship’s features and its connection to The Islands of Tahiti. “The Gauguin continues to charm travelers from all over the world, enticing…
January Recap: These Cruise Lines Have Reported Record Bookings
The first month of 2023 has shown a promising year ahead with many cruise companies reporting record bookings in January. Here is a recap of all the cruise companies that saw a significant increase in bookings this month: Holland America Line Holland America Line said that bookings in the third week of January were the…
Record January Bookings for Holland America Line
Holland America Line bookings in the third week of January were the highest on record for any January week for the Carnival brand, according to a press release. It’s the fourth Carnival Corp. brand to report record January bookings, following P&O Cruises UK, AIDA and Cunard. The week ending January 20 also exceeded bookings during…
Here Are All Royal Caribbean Group’s 2023 Newbuilds
The Royal Caribbean Group is taking delivery of three new cruise ships in 2023. In addition to the Icon of the Seas, which is set to become the world’s largest cruise ship, the company is also receiving new luxury and premium vessels. Here’s the complete list of cruise ships set to be delivered to the…
New Swan Hellenic Ship Floats Out, Ready for Spring Debut
Swan Hellenic announced that the new SH Diana was floated out of drydock at Helsinki Shipyard earlier this week. This ship will become the third in the company’s luxury expedition fleet. The H Diana’s fitting out is now already underway, the company said, leaving her comfortably on schedule for her maiden cruise, “Mysteries of Carthage…