Explora Journeys Details Inaugural Cruise for New Explora I
Explora Journeys today unveiled details of the maiden voyage for the new Explora I that will set sail on July 17 2023 from Southampton in the UK, according to a press release. The brand will make its debut with a 15-night inaugural journey to Northern Europe with calls to 12 ports in four countries under…
Icon of the Seas: More Space, Innovative Design for Royal Caribbean
“We’ve over-scaled the amount of lounge space for guests on theIcon of the Seas versus any other ship. That is purposeful to give more space,” said Jay Schneider, senior vice president and chief product innovation officer for Royal Caribbean international. “You’ll find more share and more deck chairs,” he added. The 250,800-ton ship will have…
Carnival Celebration Named in Miami
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Celebration arrived at its PortMiami homeport and was christened by actress Cassidy Gifford Sunday evening. “This naming ceremony of our new flagship Carnival Celebration is the perfect culmination of our 50th birthday as this spectacular ship honors our past and signifies the fun and growth ahead,” said Christine Duffy, president…
MSC Seascape Starts Transatlantic Crossing Ahead of Maiden Season in the U.S.
After being delivered to MSC Cruises last week, the MSC Seascape is starting its first voyage today. Set to spend its inaugural season sailing from PortMiami, the new cruise ship is kicking off a transatlantic crossing to the United States. Departing from Civitavecchia, Italy, the 17-night itinerary features visits to five different ports before arriving…
Virgin Voyages Announces Holiday Deals as Low as $99
Virgin Voyages announced the beginning of the holiday shopping season by unveiling its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. According to a press release, the cruise company is offering the best savings ever with offers for sailings as low as $99 per person per night. The $99 offer applies for sailings in December for one…
New Viking Neptune Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise
After being delivered to Viking earlier this month, the new Viking Neptune is departing on its inaugural cruise today. Sailing from Istanbul, the seven-night voyage sails to the Eastern Mediterranean and features visits to six ports in Greece and Turkey. Before arriving in Piraeus, the itinerary’s final destination, the maiden voyage includes calls to Canakkale,…
Disney Cruise Line Acquires Unfinished 6,000-Guest Global Dream Cruise Ship
Disney has announced the acquisition of a partially completed cruise ship as it has come to terms to acquire the unfinished 6,000-guest Global Dream that is sitting at MV Werften. Disney will now work with Meyer Werft to complete the cruise ship in Wismar, Germany. The ship will be renamed and is expected to set…
New MSC Seascape Delivered from Fincantieri
MSC Cruises has taken delivery of the new MSC Seascape from Fincantieri in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility, Hon. Matteo Salvini. The vessel is the 21st to join the MSC Cruises fleet and MSC Seascape is the fourth to have been built by Fincantieri as part of…
Carnival Corporation Announces Pricing of 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027
Carnival Corporation announced that it has priced a private offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% convertible senior notes due 2027 as part of the Company’s 2024 refinancing plan. The Convertible Notes will pay interest semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on June 1, 2023, at a…
China-Based Cruise Ships Remain Out of Service
With the industry returning to pre-pandemic levels around the world, China remains the only major cruise market where vessels remain out of service. Cruise Industry News looks into the ships that are still waiting to resume revenue operations in the region. Costa Atlantica Company: Carnival China (CSSC) Built: 2000 Capacity: 2,100 guests Tonnage: 86,000 After being handed…
Norwegian: Relaxing COVID-19 Protocols Positive Move
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has noted that the lifting of COVID-19 protocols, for both the cruise industry and countries globally, has helped remove barriers to booking a cruise. President and CEO Frank Del Rio said the COVID-19 related rules were the number one reason customers were not booking cruises. “These developments have paved the way…
P&O Cruises Reveals How to Save Thousands on Added Extras
P&O Cruises announced how guests on cruise holidays could save up to more than £1,600 on the cost of day-to-day holiday spending, according to a consumer expert Alice Beer. The usual holiday extras such as meals, travel and entertainment, outdoor activities, and cinema tickets could amount to more than £1,000 for two adults. The amount…
Norwegian Cruise Line Confident on Europe 2023 Despite Baltic Limitations
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is increasing its capacity by six percent in Europe in 2023, coming at the expense of the Caribbean, according to Frank Del Rio, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. He said that yields on ticket prices and onboard revenue for cruises in Europe were “dramatically better.”…
Costa Cruises 2022-2023 Deployment Breakdown
A total of eight ships are set to be in service for Costa Cruises during the 2022-2023 winter cruising season. In addition to a strong presence in South America, the company will offer itineraries in Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The season will also mark the return of Costa’s traditional world cruises, with…
Norwegian Cruise Line Eyeing New Markets, Alaska, Europe with Growing Fleet
With what he called a relatively small sized fleet of 29 ships, Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, explained he was confident the company can absorb its incoming capacity growth. That includes five more Prima class ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, one newbuild for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and two…