Viking Ocean Cruises aggressive push into the luxury small ship market continues in full force. They just celebrated both the delivery of their newest vessel, Viking Sea, and the floating out of the third ship, Viking Sky. Lets take a…
Royal Caribbean’s first purpose build ship for the Asian market was just handed over to them last night. Let’s take a look at the 168,666gt ship. Royal Caribbean’s 24th ship, Ovation of the Seas, was built at Meyer Werft in…
MSC just announced they have agreed to build 4 ships as part of a new 200,000gt ‘next-generation prototype’. Called ‘World Class’, they will carry 5,600pax each. They will also take advantage of LNG propulsion, a new entrant into the cruise…
Holland America’s newest flagship, the 99,500gt Koningsdam, will depart on her maiden voyage from Civitavecchia today. As she sets sail, lets take a look at this brand spanking new ship. Holland America Line celebrated the delivery of Koningsdam at the official…
Princess cruises this morning announced they have reached an agreement with Fincantieri to build two new ships, entering into service in 2019 and 2020. The contract was finalized on Saturday while Carnival Corp executives, including Chairman Micky Arison, were in Italy for…
The Majesty of the Seas was set to transfer to Pullmantur in 2016. Then Royal decided to keep her in their fleet for the foreseeable future. Now comes word from Seatrade that they will indeed transfer out of the fleet…
Star Clippers just announced that their newest ship will be named Flying Clipper. She will debut at the end of next year. The 524 foot long, 5 masted ship, will be the worlds largest square rigger sailing vessel.
Carnival Corporation & plc announced adjusted net income of $301 million, or $0.39 diluted earnings per share, for the first quarter of 2016 compared to adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2015 of $159 million, or $0.20 diluted…
NCL today unveiled several onboard venues for their Shanghai & Tianjin based ship, Norwegian Joy. The highlight is easily the go kart track on the top deck. The full press release is at the bottom of this post. NCL seems…
Nordic Empress in 2004 via wikimedia The first six cruises on Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas have been canceled. The reason being given is the refurbishment is taking longer than expected. She was scheduled to be introduced today however…