UPDATE: It seems mainstream media are picking up this story. The ship is turning around and heading back to New Jersey. The current cruise is canceled and Royal Caribbean is refunding everyone. Here are two more videos: #Lockdown To avoid…
Originally Published February 7, 2016 10:03 am By now you’ve heard that Crystal Cruises have partnered with the SS United States Conservancy to help restore the 1952 built ship back to service. First, a bit of history. The United States Lines…
The most famous ship in the American merchant fleet will be saved from the scrapyard yet again. The ships current owner, SS United States Conservancy, have partnered with Genting Group’s Crystal Cruises, to help restore the liner to service. They aren’t…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reported 2015 results and provided guidance for 2016. Continuing on its Double-Double trajectory, the company’s adjusted earnings for 2015 were $4.83 per share – up 42% over 2014, and are expected to further increase to…
Resorts World Bimini have announced that the Bimini Superfast will no longer sail the Miami-Bimini routes. The reason given is the lack of popularity on the overnight cruises. Local officials have announced that they will substitute a smaller ferry this…
Various media outlets in Japan and Germany have reported that yesterday, while finally being outfitted at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries yard in Nagasaki, Japan, there was a fire in an electrical compartment onboard. The fire was quickly extinguished due to…
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Fincantieri has announced that they have finalized and agreement with Carnival Corp. for the construction of 4 more ships. With this announcement, we now know 8 of the 9 ships they ordered back in March. This order breaks down as…
Here’s the latest on the oft delayed AIDAprima: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) told Tradewinds that it is “optimistic” that the AIDAprima will be delivered this month. However given we are at the 25th of the month, I don’t see this…
Crystal Cruises officially welcomed Crystal Esprit to its fleet. The 62 pax yacht was christened in Mahé, Victoria, Seychelles. The ship is the ex Mega Star Taurus. She was laid up by sister line Star Cruises in Malaysia since 2008.…
Nordic Empress in 2004 via wikimedia We finally have some details on Empress of the Seas’ deployment for her first season back with Royal. Starting March 2016, Empress will be homeported in Miami. Empress of the Seas will offer short 4- and…
Revenue and income are both up this quarter at Carnival. Cost savings initiatives and lower bunker (fuel) prices seem to be key factors. They’re also increasing onboard revenue as well. Carnival Corporation & plc announced adjusted net income for the full year…
MSC Cruises has just announced plans to purchase and create a private island in the Bahamas for their guests. Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie and MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago signed a 100-year lease yesterday. The island will be called…
Celestyal Cruises have completed the installation of 43 new balconies on the Celestyal Crystal. 26 balconies were added to existing cabins on Deck 6 and 17 balconies were added to existing cabins on Deck 7. In addition, eight of the ship’s existing…
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. have agreed to terms with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for the construction of two US flagged newbuilds. The yard, located on Whidbey Island in Washington State, will deliver one vessel in mid-2017 and an identical sister ship in mid-2018. Each…
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany just laid the first block of hull number S.711, more commonly refered to as the Genting Dream, into the covered drydock at the yard. She will sail for the newly formed Dream Cruises in Asia.…
Princess Cruises 2017 newbuild, Majestic Princess will be homeported in China. She is being built in Italy however. So before she sails half way around the globe, she will offer a month of short Mediterranean cruises. Commencing April 4, 2017…
Here’s details just released about the onboard product of Fathom’s Adonia. The destinations, whether it be Cuba or Amber Cove, are definitely stressed with each and every soft product onboard. via Fathom: Fathom, the pioneer in social impact travel and…
Biggest news here is the $500 million share repurchase program and the write down of Pullmantur’s almost $400 million loss. Income and Yeilds are up with costs being down. via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported better than anticipated third…
UPDATE November 25: Ponant have canceled the next two cruises of the Le Boreal as she heads to Chile for repairs. UPDATE November 21: Here’s video released by the local authorities in the Falkland Islands. The french cruise ship Le…
I was way off in my prediction of what she will look like. My Render: Actual Render: Thomson Cruises have announced their plans for refurbishing the Thomson Discovery (ex-Splendour of the Seas). Looks like she will…
Income is up, bookings are up, yields are up, but expenses are up. Keep in mind when comparing this to last year; this year includes revenues and costs associated to the Prestige acquisition so it’s a bit hard to compare here. via NCL:…
More details on Crystal’s impressive revitalization. Also nice to see Lloyd Werft getting more work. via Crystal Cruises: In true Crystal fashion, the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line is delivering more of what its guests want, and will launch…
I’ve updated our newbuild database based on the below news. via Fincantieri: Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed an agreement for the construction of two additional cruise ships. The new units, like the four sister ships which the ship…