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Lindblad announced on its first quarter earnings call that the company will be adding three new voyages in 2026 due to its optimized drydock planning cycle.
Rick Goldberg, CFO at Lindblad Expeditions, said: “Our goal is to expand margins while maintainin…
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Hurtigruten announced that it is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Day throughout May and is giving away a cruise package for two, including flights, to Norway.
All advisors who are part of Hurtigruten’s travel advisory Facebook page are automatica…
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is enhancing its cultural programming aboard the Europa 2 for the 2025 Mediterranean season, the company announced in a press release.
Following the success of its art2sea voyage, the cruise line will introduce a series of rotating exhibiti…
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Following the news of Rojo by Razzle Dazzle’s launch onboard the Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages has showcased the culinary concept’s galley.
Chefs behind Rojo sat with Virgin’s Director of Culinary Development to talk about the new menu in a …
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Survitec has announced the expansion of its Fujairah service station, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing its operations in the Middle East, according to a press release.
The expansion adds 1,350 square meters of space, transforming the UAE-based facility …
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The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per common share payable on July 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2025.
This follows a dividend declared in February of…
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Greenock Cruise Port officially began operations under the management of Global Ports Holding (GPH) with the arrival of the MSC Preziosa on May 6, 2025.
The visit marks the port’s first cruise ship call since joining GPH’s international network.
The occasion w…
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Windstar Cruises has wrapped up its inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise, which took place on Star Legend from April 19 – 27 in the Mediterranean.
The sold-out journey, which was based from Athens (Piraeus), featured three entirely new ports for Windstar, incl…
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Lindblad Expeditions and Transcend Cruises today announced a multi-year charter agreement for Lindblad to charter river ships in Europe.
The initial agreement with Transcend Cruises will run through at least 2028, and will see a notable increase in annual Euro…
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Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise corporations following the first quarter of 2025.
Download a PDF of this information here.
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Lindblad Expeditions today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said “We delivered outstanding results in Q1, and I couldn’t be more proud of our team. With 89% occupancy and…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its “Sale Into Summer” offer.
From May 1 through June 30, 2025, the company is offering guests up to 50 percent on select suite categories across 85 sailings in 2025 and 2026.
The selected sailings will feature destinatio…
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The Explora I recently returned to Europe for its second consecutive summer season in the Mediterranean.
After completing a winter season in the Caribbean, the Explora Journeys vessel embarked on a trans-Atlantic crossing on April 2, 2025.
The 16-night reposit…
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V.Ships Leisure, part of V.Group, has launched V.Yachts to provide management, crewing and consultancy services to the yacht sector, according to a statement.
The company said this dedicated offering will provide yacht owners with access to in-depth industry e…
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Lindblad Expeditions today announced the appointment of Keith Taylor as interim Chief Maritime Officer effective immediately.
In this role, he will oversee the company’s global maritime operations and lead a team of shipboard and shoreside professionals who ar…
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Carnival Corporation today announced its purchase of a property in Miami’s Waterford Business District just south of Miami International Airport for its new global headquarters.
The company said the purchase reinforces Carnival Corporation’s long-standing comm…
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As of May 2025, the global ocean cruise ship orderbook includes 73 vessels valued at $63.5 billion.
These ships average 106,238 tons, 2,423 passengers, and have an average estimated cost of $869 million each.
Recent updates include newbuilds for AIDA, Viking, …
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Cordelia Cruises has shared more details about the inaugural season of its new-to-brand ship, the Cordelia Sky.
Currently in service for Norwegian Cruise Line, the 1999-built vessel will debut in India in 2026 as part of a long-term charter agreement announced…
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Princess Cruises is changing all the ports of call for the cruise onboard the Sky Princess that is scheduled to depart on Dec. 28, 2025.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the sailing will no longer visit the Western Caribbean as originally planne…
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Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery recently made its inaugural call to Çeşme, Turkey, marking the ship as the largest ever to dock at the port.
The Spirit of Discovery arrived on April 24, 2025, as part of its 22-night “Gems of the Aegean Sea”…
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