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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) reported third quarter results, updated its 2013 outlook and provided early commentary for 2014. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Third quarter results were better than expected, driven by stronger close-in demand and good cost control which more…
NCL’s latest ship is now sporting her hull art. What does everyone think?
Holland America has announced that they have completely overhauled the summer Mediterranean schedule for their 1,916pax ms Noordam. She was originally supposed to sail Eastern Mediterranean voyages that included Egypt, however due to uncertainty in the region, the decided…
UPDATE: Looks like there was a bit of a ‘misunderstanding’: via Cruise Currents: The original press release made by the Port of Tampa stated that AIDA Cruises would begin home porting two ships in Tampa beginning in 2014 through 2016. AIDA…
In addition to the Norwegian Jade and SNAV Toscana, a local tour operator has time chartered two ferries from the St Peter Line. The 1981-built Princess Maria and the 1986-built Princess Anastasia will be used as accommodation vessels on behalf…
Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein announced that all Voyager class ships will be getting major upgrades in their next drydock. Between February 2014 and February 2015, 4 of the five Voyager ships will be upgraded to incorporate more Oasis class…
I guess its fitting. She is going to debut in New York as a hotel ship for the super bowl this year. Anyways, NCL has announced that on February 7, 2014 all cheerleaders of the Miami Dolphins will christen their…
It was just announced that ultra-luxary brand Seabourn cruises has a MOU in place for the construction of a 4th Odyssey class ship. The 32,000gt ship will be constructed at Italy’s Fincantieri yard. She has a planned entry into service…
Princess cruises newbuild will be launched roughly 2 weeks early, Fincantieri, the Italian yard that’s building her, announced today. Subsequently Princess also announced that instead of the inaugural on June 2, 2014, they have added to additional voyages. The new…
click for larger Back in January the famous Queen Elizabeth 2 was confirmed to have been sold to the Asian Pacific firm, Oceanic Group. That group has announced further details. While we still don’t have all the facts, here’s what…