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Fincantieri announced the successful delivery of the Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class, built for Norwegian Cruise Line.
The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, attended by executives from both compani…
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Viking Cruises’ unique ship designs, being small and almost identical, set the company apart and serve as an important value driver, according to Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, speaking on the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conferen…
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Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas is scheduled to sail from Latin America starting in mid-2026.
According to a press release, the Radiance-class vessel will offer cruises departing from Colombia and Panama between May 2026 and April 2027.
Saili…
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Viking Holdings has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Full Year 2024 Key Highlights and 2025 Advance Bookings
Total revenue was $5,333.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 13.2%, comp…
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The Carnival Venezia sailed from Port Canaveral in late February for a 14-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean and the Panama Canal.
Featuring visits to seven destinations in the region, the itinerary is part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Journeys progr…
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The 2025 Luxury Market Report, available from Cruise Industry News, has showcased an orderbook for luxury newbuilds showcasing a total value of $14.4 billion into 2032, a $5.1 billion increase from 2024.
According to the report, the ships coming into the luxur…
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Victoria will welcome its first cruise ship of the season, the Disney Wonder, on Mar. 6, 2025, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) announced in a press release.
The Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 AM and depart at 5:00 PM from …
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MSC Cruises has announced that actress Drew Barrymore will serve as the godmother of the new MSC World America. The ship will be officially named during a ceremony on April 9 at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest in the world.
During the event, Bar…
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The Disney Wonder is set to open the cruise season in Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise terminal on March 5, 2025.
According to a press release, the Canadian port is expecting a strong cruise season this year, with 301 calls scheduled between early May and late…
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Mitsui Ocean Cruises has acquired a second ship from Seabourn and Carnival Corporation as the Seabourn Sojourn has been sold to the Japanese brand, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL).
Following the sale, Seabourn will charter the 458-guest, 2010-b…
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Four cruise ships are undergoing drydocks in Singapore at the same time as part of different refurbishment projects.
After completing a final cruise for P&O Cruises Australia, the Pacific Explorer is one of the vessels presently in Singapore for a refit.
S…
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The Port of Rio de Janeiro is expected to host eight cruise ships during the upcoming Carnival celebrations, which extend between March 1 and 5, 2025.
According to a press release, Pier Mauá will host over 20,000 passengers during this timeframe, as well as tw…
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The Viking Octantis recently kicked off the fifth edition of Viking’s Longitudinal World Cruise.
Sailing from Ushuaia, the 68-night repositioning voyage sails to Milwaukee and features visits to destinations in South America, the Caribbean and North America.
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TUI has announced that shortly before its 10th birthday, the Mein Schiff 4 received a comprehensive facelift: from Feb. 10 to 23, 2025 as the ship was drydocked in Dubai to improve its efficiency and sustainability.
TUI said in a press release that during the …
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Explora Journeys is a new lifestyle travel brand with two luxury ships sailing global itineraries and offering travelers an Ocean State of Mind. Explora Journeys promises guests their own private yacht, with effortless European elegance awaiting them aboard.
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As Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady was delivered by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri five years ago.
Built at the yard’s facility in Genoa Sestri Ponente, the 110,000-ton vessel officially joined Virgin’s fleet on Feb. 13, 2020.
The Scarlet …
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Carnival Cruise Line updated the itineraries of three cruises scheduled to take place onboard the Carnival Firenze in 2025.
According to a statement sent to guests, the sailings departing from Long Beach on Feb. 25, Apr. 22 and May 6, 2025, will now operate wi…
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The Carnival Sunshine recently welcomed guests back with a series of enhancements to its public areas and staterooms.
After undergoing a drydock in Europe, the ship returned to North America earlier this month for a year-round operation in Norfolk.
According t…
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After departing from Fremantle earlier this month, the Pacific Explorer has completed its final voyage for P&O Cruises Australia on Feb. 18, 2025.
The 11-night cruise included visits to ports of call in Indonesia and Malaysia before arriving at its final d…
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MSC World America has completed sea trials in the Atlantic, testing engines, maneuverability, fuel efficiency and safety systems.
According to a press release, the LNG-powered ship is now undergoing final preparations at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France bef…
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