Princess Sets Record: 3,410 Margaritas in 8 Hours
Princess Cruises set a new Guinness World Records title for the most margaritas sold in eight hours, according to a press release. The celebration aboard the Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surpassing the previously held record of 2,728. “You could feel the celebration in every bar of Regal…
Carnival Conquest Back in Miami after Drydock
The Carnival Conquest has returned to Miami after a 12‑day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, the company said in a statement. Now that drydock refurbishment is complete, the ship will resume year‑round sailings from Miami. The ship debuts several upgrades, one of which is the addition of the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge which honors…
Carnival Encounter Refurbishment Underway in Singapore
The Carnival Encounter has sailed into drydock in Singapore for a range of upgrades, after which it is scheduled to return to Brisbane on March 20. According to a press release, the makeover will see Carnival’s red, white and deep blue livery get a new look, paired with several updated features, including a new spa…
Holland America Line Announces 26-Day Inca Coast Sailing
Holland America Line has presented a new 26-day sailing aboard Nieuw Amsterdam departing from Vancouver on Oct. 7, 2027, and heading to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile. The cruise is part of the line’s Legendary Voyages program. Named the “Inca Coast: Mexico & Latin America Legendary Voyage,” the cruise follows the Pacific shoreline from North America…
Elliott Sends Letter and Presentation Pushing Big Changes at NCLH
Elliott Investment Management, which manages funds that together hold a greater than 10% economic interest in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, today sent a presentation and letter to the company’s Board of Directors pushing for big changes at the company. The materials described Norwegian’s “strategic and execution missteps during a time of strong demand in the…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Orders Three More Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line Holding today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Fincantieri for the design and construction of three new cruise ships. The order includes one ship for each of the company’s brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with one vessel to be built as a sister…
Ventura Enters Drydock in Rotterdam
P&O Cruises’ Ventura is currently undergoing a drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The vessel wrapped up its regular operations in Southampton on February 7, 2026, before arriving at the facility one day later. Following the drydock, the Ventura will then welcome guests back on February 27, 2026, to kick off a…
Chidsey Named Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO; Harry Sommer Out
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Chidsey succeeds Harry Sommer, who is stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of NCLH. Sommer had stepped into the role in…
Key Cruise Ship Drydocks in February
Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are set to take place in February 2026. Radiance of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Capacity: 2,142 guests Tonnage: 90,000 Year built: 2001 Drydock Period: Jan. 20 to Feb. 14, 2026 Shipyard: Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport, the Bahamas) The Radiance of…
Viking Opens First Brand Experience Center in Beijing
Viking Cruises inaugurated its first brand experience center in China on Feb. 5. The center is located in central Beijing and marks a significant milestone in the company’s decade-long expansion in the Chinese market and serves as a key initiative to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the region. The center, designed with Viking’s signature Nordic…
Disney Adventure Arrives in Los Angeles on Way to Singapore
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Feb. 9 during a nearly two-month voyage from Germany to Singapore, according to a company press release. The ship was built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage from Singapore…
AmaWaterways Debuts First National TV Commercial
AmaWaterways has premiered its first national, multi-network television commercial, according to the company. The commercial serves as an expression of the cruise line’s recently unveiled brand campaign, Journeys That Move You, and invites travelers to experience river cruising through a personal and emotional lens. The spot celebrates the warmth, elegance and sense of discovery that…
Seabourn Venture Reaches 70 Degrees South, Sets Record
Seabourn Venture reached 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctica exploration voyage from Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 2026, setting a new record for the most southerly point in Seabourn and Carnival Corporation history, according to Seabourn. The expedition ship became the most southerly ship on the Antarctic Peninsula at the time while crossing the…
New Orders Bring Cruise Orderbook to 77 Ships, 200,000 Berths
The cruise industry is now expected to add 77 ships and over 200,000 berths over the next decade, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. Recent orders from Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Mystic have led to a significant increase in the industry’s expected capacity growth. New ships on…
Caribbean Cruise Capacity Up Over 10% for 2026
The Caribbean will have over 40 percent of cruise market share worldwide in 2026, according to the upcoming 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. CIN data shows that more than 200 ships will sail in the region, with capacity up over 10 percent on a year-over-year basis. Larger brands, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC and…