Cruise News

  • Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said the company felt confident about its path of growth when asked about future ship orders on the company’s second quarter earnings call. Liberty said the company was “always” designing the next clas…
  • The Australian port of Eden is set to receive larger ships and more frequent calls thanks to a modification to the existing Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension, the Port Authority of New South Wales announced in a press release. The changes are part of a plan appr…
  • According to the latest edition of the Global Cruise Ship Index by Cruise Industry News, Carnival Cruise Line’s recently announced new ships will be among the largest in the world. Scheduled to enter service between 2029 and 2033, the vessels will be bui…
  • Silversea has appointed Barbara Biffi as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, effective immediately, according to a press release. Biffi joined Silversea in 2007 and has held various roles within the company. She will relocate to Miami and oversee Silversea’…
  • Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas on its inaugural call on July 21, according to a press release. The passengers of the vessel, which entered service earlier this month, were welcomed with festivities th…
  • Royal Caribbean Group today reported second quarter Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $3.11 and Adjusted EPS of $3.21. According to a statement, these results were better than the company’s guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand and …
  • Holland America Line’s Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join Westerdam’s “Majestic Japan” cruise and visit his hometown of Hiroshima, according to a press release. Departing Sept. 1, 2024, the sailing will feature three Morimoto By Sea pop-up …
  • American Cruise Lines announced in a press release that the American Liberty, the third new Coastal Cat in the company’s fleet, has completed sea trials. Delivered by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, the 100-passenger ship is the latest addition to American̵…
  • Neuron has launched the Neuron Pulse app for iOS, enabling “zero-touch” Quality of Experience (QoE) measurement and monitoring from any iOS device, according to a press release. The app allows customers to monitor connectivity performance and QoE a…
  • Princess Cruises has announced its largest Alaska season ever for 2026, featuring the debut of its newest ship, the Star Princess, according to a press release. The expanded Alaska program includes eight ships, 180 departures from six ports and 19 destinations…
  • MSC Cruises has revealed the attractions and experiences for guests in The Harbour, the new outdoor space on the upcoming MSC World America, launching in 2025. Located in the ship’s Family Aventura district, The Harbour is an outdoor park offering a variety of…
  • In a first for a North American port, two ATB tug-barges provided ship-to-ship LNG refueling for two cruise ships in Port Canaveral earlier this week. According to the Canaveral Port Authority, the operation involved two ships homeported at the port: Royal Car…
  • Carnival Cruise Line’s Splendor started a repositioning cruise to Singapore ahead of its upcoming drydock stay. Departing from Sydney, the 15-night voyage includes stops at destinations in Australia and Southeast Asia before arriving at its final destina…
  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has integrated the Seaware reservation system by Versonix, according to a company statement. The technology is expected to enhance booking processes and personalize customer experiences for Hurtigruten, improving overall customer j…
  • Global Ports Holding has reported net income of $10.3 million on adjusted revenues of $172.7 million for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $!0.5 million on adjusted revenues of $117.2 million for the previous year, according to it…
  • GIT Coatings and Coral Expeditions have formalized an agreement to implement a combination of robotic hull grooming and graphene-based hard foul release coatings on the Coral Adventurer, according to a press release. The company said that the 120-guest ship re…
  • Windstar Cruises has announced a new partnership with booking engine provider Revelex to facilitate online cruise bookings for travel advisors, according to a press release. Revelex consolidates cruise inventory from over 40 cruise lines, allowing advisors to …
  • The Liberian Registry announced in a press release the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as the vice president of regulations and standards, maritime operations. In his new role, De Sciora will oversee the implementation of new and updated international…
  • Seabourn has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for the Seabourn Encore to avoid the Red Sea region, the company announced in a press release. The new deployment includes a series of voyages to Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and the Mediter…
  • Crystal announced in a press release the dates for its 2026 itineraries ahead of the official launch. “We recognize that our loyal guests are eagerly awaiting the release of our 2026 itineraries,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group. “Our team has…
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