Carnival Vista just returned from a successful sea trials in the Adraitic Sea. We’re now able to get a good glimpse of what Carnival’s next generation of ships will look like. I would really like to know the reason behind the…
Carnival Corp.’s newest brand is off to a rocky start. I posted last night that I observed her stuck in port longer than she should have been. #Adonia is still in #Miami. Supposed to leave this afternoon, @fathomtravel pic.twitter.com/gyJLxFUVp9 —…
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…
Yesterday was the third and final day of Seatrade Cruise Global. Here are some notes from the floor from the closing day: Pearl Seas Cruises have canceled their first three cruises to Cuba. The line still doesn’t have the required…
Today was the second day of the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale). The focus of today was definitely food. Here are the highlights and announcements: Details of NCL’s Harvest Caye in Belize were announced. It will…
Today was the official first day of the annual Seatrade convention in Florida. This year the title was changed to Seatrade Cruise Global and was relocated from Miami to Port Everglades (Apparently located just off of the Princess cruise terminal). The…
AIDA Cruises have confirmed that they have finally taken delivery of the AIDAprima. And get this, she’s scheduled to arrive Hamburg earlier than expected. She will do an additional preview cruise. The much delayed 124,500grt ship is a prototype newbuild…
Royal Caribbeans newest flagship just completed her transit down the River Ems from the shipyard to the piers alongside the North Sea. This transit always leads to some dramatic photos and the Ovation did not disappoint. Here’s a selection of…
Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s first purpose build ship for the Chinese market was just floated out of the covered building dock in Meyer Werft Germany. Ovation is still on track to be delivered next month and sail her…
Well this came out of nowhere. And a week before the Seatrade Cruise Global conference. via Disney: The Walt Disney Company announced plans today to build two additional cruise ships, each of them showcasing the immersive family entertainment, enchanting storytelling…
Germany’s AIDA Cruises have announced that the christening of their latest flagship will be on May 7th. Her first cruise is scheduled to depart the week prior (April 30) so this is a bit unusual. On May 7, the AIDAprime…
February 2016 is becoming a month Royal Caribbean would like to quickly forget. Just 2 weeks after the Anthem was knocked around in a squall in the Atlantic, reports are stating that Royal Caribbean has decided to cut her current cruise…
NCL just announced details on their mysterious ‘2017 newbuild’. I say mysterious because when it was announced, no one really knew where this ship would fit in Meyer Werft’s yard orderbook. The below official release has her in China in…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings”, “Norwegian” or the “Company,”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015, as well as provided guidance for…
UPDATE: We knew that there were options for a 3rd and 4th Meraviglia vessel. What this deal does is allow vessels 3 and 4 to be slightly larger versions of those vessels. I’m guessing an additional deck of cabins. The…
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri just delivered the Majestic Princess from their Monfalcone yard. She’s now donning a new look for Princess vessels. That’s their signature ‘sea witch’ logo on the bow in blue. Is this a sign of things to come?…