P&O Cruises have released some renderings of their upcoming flagship. The interiors have a very bright sense to them. That’s a trend were seeing lately. In the early 2000’s it was about bight, but bold colors. We’re still seeing some of that…
MSC Cruises is reportedly close to signing a deal with STX yards. The deal would be for two ships to be built at STX France. There would be an option for two more. There is no confirmed size the ships…
The 24,427gt Costa Voyager has always been the outcast in the Costa Cruises fleet. It is currently being heavily rumored that Chinese interests have purchased, or are very close to purchasing the ship. She would be operating for Bohai Ferry in…
Here’s what Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas looks like post refit. The most drastic addition was the addition of the cabins located 2 decks just above the bridge.
Back in October, Star Cruises announced that they have signed an agreement for the construction of one ship in Germany’s Meyer Werft. Today they announced the deal has been increased to two ships. I estimate the deal to be close…
NCL’s Norwegian Jade can be seen arriving in the port of Sochi for her Olympic charter.
When Royal Caribbean decided last year to sail the Oasis on a very short Mediterranean season in 2014, it was largely speculated that this was a trial run to see if the European market could handle a ship the size…
American Cruise Lines announced today that the first of its four-ship order will be deployed to the Mississippi River. She’ll join fleetmate Queen of the Mississippi. The yet unnamed ship will be launched in March 2015. She will be a very…
The Navigator of the Seas has completed its drydock that saw the addition of the flowrider, several more cabins, and various other enhancements. from Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International’s Navigator of the Seas is primed to resume year-round service from Galveston, Texas…
Here’s Royal Caribbean’s rather upbeat and positive Q4 2013 results: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported 2013 results and provided guidance for 2014. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Full Year 2013: Adjusted EPS was $2.40, $0.05 above the top end of the company’s previous guidance. Strong close-in…
Cruise Critic just posted their update on some fog instances throughout the Gulf and this photoshop appears along with it. I really don’t know where to begin with it: the sky is still blue; as is the water, the fog…
UPDATE II: via Twitter: Only 5 of 165 passengers reporting norovirus are active out of total of 3102 on @PrincessCruises #CaribbeanPrincess #cruise — Stewart Chiron (@CruiseGuy) January 31, 2014 UPDATE: Here is Princess Cruises response on the early arrival back…
Carnival just announced that they will be returning to the Port of Baltimore. Back in June, the Miami based line announced that they would reposition the Carnival Pride and sail her out of Tampa year round effective last November. It…
According to Robin Farley, a leisure and gaming industry analyst at UBS, Royal Caribbean could be positioning themselves for the ordering of a fourth Oasis Class ship. RCCL has decided not to exercise an option for 2017 delivery, which had been…
UPDATE: If anyone wants to watch an over exaggerated report from ABC News, here it is below. I only watched it for the live shots in front of the ship. See more US News from ABC|ABC World News Originally Published on: Jan…
UPDATE 2: Explorer is now docked back in Cape Liberty. UPDATE: The Explorer of the Seas will arrive in New Jersey this afternoon. Shes currently 10nm off the coast of Long Branch, NJ. Originally Published on: Jan 29, 2014 @ 8:25…
Carnival Corporation & plc today announced Howard Frank has been named Chairman of Costa Crociere S.p.A. In this role, Frank will support Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A. Last November, after 25 years with Carnival Corporation which included serving…
The CDC have issues their update into the investigation. via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International Statement Regarding Explorer of the Seas January 27, 2014 9:00 p.m. Explorer of the Seas is on track to return home from its 10-day cruise on…
STX announced last year that they would be closing one of its Finnish yards for good. Roughly 700 jobs have been lost as a result. The closure comes amid South Korea’s STX Corporation’s massive financial troubles. The yard recently announced…
UPDATE TUESDAY AM: Tuesday Update UPDATE MONDAY AM: Here’s Royal Caribbean’s full statement on the situation. Explorer of the Seas will return home from its 10-day cruise two days early, after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that spiked over the weekend.…
UPDATE 5:47am: The Getaway has arrived and now docked at Manhattan’s pier 88. Originally Published on: Jan 26, 2014 @ 4:12 The Norwegian Getaway is now sailing into New York Harbor. You can follow along with us at our Norwegian Getaway Blog.
Last week we broke the story that P&O are drastically going to change the livery of their newbuild the Britannia. One of the two big changes are a departure from the canary yellow funnels to blue with the P&O Cruises…
Prestige Cruise Holdings have announced that they plan on a public IPO for the company. They are currently the parent company of luxary lines Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The information was first discovered by Seatrade Insider from a…
From Carnival PR Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled a new entertainment offering to bring the best in live music to the seas. A first-of-its-kind experience in the cruise industry, the Carnival LIVE Concert Series offers Carnival guests the opportunity to enjoy…
The above photo comes to us via Twitter. The Navigator of the Seas is almost finished with her drydock in Freeport, Bahamas. This is part of the entire fleet of Voyager-class ships receiving upgrades, including the pictured Flowrider. I’m working…