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  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Highlights Achieved a quarterly record with total revenue of $2.9 billion in the thi…
  • Disney Cruise Line announced that the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the fleet, arrived in Port Canaveral, marking a milestone before the vessel heads to Fort Lauderdale for its christening on November 10. The company said that Disney Destiny is its first …
  • Cruise ships are reportedly being pushed away from Icelandic destinations due to a new infrastructure tax that was introduced in 2025. The Iceland Monitor reported that the effects of the new fee are being felt especially in rural communities, which are said t…
  • Port Canaveral added a new option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of the Celebrity Apex which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean. The Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge-class vessel, replaces th…
  • When Royal Caribbean first introduced its app in 2017, the idea was to give guests the first day of their vacation back by eliminating the need to wait in line for various onboard reservations. “Since then, the app together with our e-commerce engines, has evo…
  • MSC Cruises has announced that work has begun on the upgrade of the MSC Magnifica, marking the start of an enhancement program that underscores the company’s investment in enhancing the guest experience. MSC Cruises’ CEO Gianni Onorato said: “…
  • Royal Caribbean Group today reported third quarter Earnings per Share  of $5.74 and Adjusted EPS of $5.75. The company said these results were better than the company’s guidance primarily due to higher than expected close-in demand and lower costs. The c…
  • Windstar Cruises will deploy the Star Explorer year-round in Europe when it debuts in late 2026 for the small-ship brand. Now open for booking, her first full season of Europe cruises runs through March 2028, featuring a lineup of classic journeys and new itin…
  • The MSC Euribia is currently sailing to the Middle East ahead of its winter season in the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf. With its repositioning cruises cancelled due to security concerns in the Red Sea, the LNG-powered ship is currently sailing aro…
  • Sailing in the region for the first time, the Discovery Princess recently arrived in Asia as part of a repositioning cruise. The ship embarked on a 29-night itinerary between Seattle and Singapore following its summer season in Alaska. The month-long repositio…
  • The AIDAluna recently arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France for its AIDA Evolution refurbishment. As the second ship to undergo a refit under the initiative, the 2009-built vessel entered drydock following a fall season in Western Europe. During…
  • Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of and welcomed the Celebrity Xcel and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship, the Celebrity Xcite. The ship’s first piece of steel was cut, and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique …
  • The new Star of the Seas is about 24 percent more efficient than previous Oasis-class ships for Royal Caribbean International, said Nick Rose, associate vice president of environmental programs. The main drivers are new streamlined hull design, the move to LNG…
  • Viking has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships, including the company’s 100th ship, during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. “We are proud to name our newest river ships and to honor the nine distinguished members of ou…
  • Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, set to join the Scenic fleet for its inaugural season from April 2028. The company said this exceptional new vessel will redefine ultra-luxury expedition cruising,. At 26,500 gross tons, 672 feet (205 meter…
  • Princess Cruises announced its 2027-28 West Coast season, offering a collection of warm-weather escapes during the cooler months. From September 2027 through April 2028, eight Princess ships will sail 69 departures across 15 itineraries to Mexico, Hawaii and t…
  • AIDA Cruises opened bookings for its 2027-28 winter season on Wednesday, the company announced in a press release. The deployment includes over 300 cruises to a wide range of destinations, including the Canary Islands, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, South Ame…
  • With a record orderbook, one of Fincantieri’s greatest strengths lies in its integrated network of shipyards, both in Italy and abroad, according to Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Merchant Ships Division. Claiming a 45 percent share of the cruise ship…
  • Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the Mardi Gras has returned to action with a variety of enhancements following a comprehensive drydock in Marseille, France. The ship sets sail from Barcelona on a 15-day transatlantic journey back to her homeport of Por…
  • The Disney Destiny was delivered to Disney Cruise Line today, according to an update shared by the company. Built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the vessel was welcomed during a special ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The company said that the del…
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