MSC Cruises’ World Europa Arrives in Doha
On November 10, MSC Cruises’ new ship, the World Europa arrived in Doha, Qatar where the christening ceremony will take place. The christening ceremony will take place on November 13, in Doha, the capital of Qatar at the Grand Cruise Terminal. The World Europa was delivered from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France, in October. After…
Cruise Stocks Soar on Market Rise
Cruise line stocks surged on Thursday along with the market which went up on better-than-expected inflation reports. Carnival Corporation saw its shares soar 14.3 percent, closing at $9.78, compared to a 52-week low-high of $6.11 to $23.86. Royal Caribbean saw a 9.9 percent rise to $57.72 from a 52-week range from $31.09 to $90.55. Norwegian…
Carnival Postpones Cruise Departures Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Carnival Cruise Line is postponing the embarkation dates of two different cruises due to the Tropical Storm Nicole. According to the company’s weather alert page, the Carnival Elation and the Carnival Paradise will now depart one day later than scheduled. The Elation’s Nov. 10 departure is now expected to sail on Nov. 11 as a…
Enchanted Princess Completes First Year in Service
The Enchanted Princess just completed its first year in service for Princess Cruises. Delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard in September 2020, the vessel remained out of service for 14 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic before starting revenue operations on November 10, 2021. On that day, the Enchanted departed Fort Lauderdale for its inaugural cruise…
Norwegian Cruise Line: Guest Mix Will Drive Performance Despite Economy
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sees its guests as willing to spend on travel and experience, thanks to its upmarket brands in Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, according to Frank Del Rio, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call on Tuesday. “Within the cruise industry, we believe…
P&O and Vanuatu Partner to Enable Return to Cruising
P&O Cruises Australia has partnered with Vanuatu authorities to collaborate and restart cruising to the area, according to a press release. Two P&O cruise ships will depart from Australia in November to test protocols and procedures in Vanuatu, paving the way for the resumption of cruising to the archipelago, according to the company. “Following on…
American Queen Voyages Releases 10th Anniversary Video
American Queen Voyages has released a new video providing a detailed narrative of the company’s 10-year history. Narrated by American Queen Voyages’ Founder and Chairman John Waggoner, the video showcases the company’s early beginnings as a one-vessel cruise line with the acquisition of the American Queen to the seven-vessel fleet that will be sailing this…
Virgin Voyages Debuts Newest Mermaid for Resilient Lady
Virgin Voyages has debuted its newest mermaid meant for the Resilient Lady, which launches in August 2022. According to a press release, at the helm of the 110,000-ton vessel is the Latina mermaid designed by oil painter and muralist Jodie Herrera. The mermaid is meant to be an emblem and guardian of the ship. According…
Cruise Saudi Welcomes Silver Whisper to Saudi Waters
Cruise Saudi has welcomed the Silver Whisper to sail Saudi waters. According to a press release, a plaque and key exchange ceremony was held at both Jeddah Islamic Port and Yanbu Port last week to welcome the ship. The Silver Whisper is the second Silversea ship to sail in Saudi after the Silver Spirit took…
Cruise Industry Steps Up for Ukrainians
A number of cruise companies employing Ukrainians, and continuing to do so in these difficult times, have stepped up to provide transport for those who wish to go home to their families or communication facilities for those remaining. “As a company with a strong family culture and heritage, we acted quickly early on in the…
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Inaugural Sailing Delayed
Previously scheduled for April 6, the inaugural sailing of Ambassador Cruise Line has been pushed back by two weeks. According to the UK-based startup, the change is related to delays in the preparation for the service entry of its first ship, the 1991-built Ambience. “The ship has undergone extensive engineering and other works whilst in…
Discovery Princess Officially Enters Service in North America
The new Discovery Princess is officially entering service for Princess Cruises today. Delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard in January, the new vessel is debuting on the West Coast. Departing from the World Cruise Center, in the Port of Los Angeles, the ship’s inaugural cruise sails to the Mexican Riviera. A seven-night voyage, it features visits…
Arcadia Welcomes Guests Back in England
The Arcadia is resuming service for P&O Cruises today. After a two-year hiatus, the 2005-built vessel is welcoming guests back in Southampton for a Canary Islands and Madeira cruise. The 16-night itinerary is made up of calls to seven ports in Spain and Portugal, including Funchal, Arrecife and St. Cruz de Tenerife. Before returning to…
P&O Australia Ready for Domestic Restart
Following the lifting of cruise restrictions in Australia, P&O Cruises Australia is ready to resume regular service. After a long wait, the company plans to have its entire three-ship fleet sailing with guests again by late-October. The Pacific Explorer will lead the way, relaunching operations from Sydney on May 31. Cruise Industry News looked into…
Better Food, More Shore Leave for Cruise Crew Members
Crew members who spoke anonymously with Cruise Industry News have said that the quality of food onboard their cruise lines has gotten better. One crew member onboard a Silversea Cruises ship said that the food was much better now. “Food has been good at all times since I joined the ship,” said another crew member…