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Overview Seabourn is one of the most influential brands in modern luxury cruising, known for defining the small ship, high service model that many competitors later adopted. The line was founded in 1986 and quickly built a reputation around intimate…
Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most recognizable names in modern cruising — and for good reason. Founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, Carnival began with a single secondhand ship, the original Mardi Gras, and an unconventional marketing pitch:…
The Hostile Takeover That Almost Sank Royal Caribbean In 1988, the cruise industry was a hotbed of ambition and intense rivalries. The biggest showdown was between two companies in positive growth mode: Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.…
The 2025 Perspective on LNG and the upcoming, fuel cells on cruise ships Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star of the Seas is the latest in the LNG powered newbuilds that are being launched. In early August, she completed her first…
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In 2016, Carnival Corporation introduced fathom, (stylized with a leading lowercase ‘f’) a new cruise brand that sought to redefine the industry by blending tourism with volunteerism, commonly known as “voluntourism.” Fathom’s mission was unique: it promised travelers a chance…
In our first part we cover the origins, design, and career of the Carnival Tropicale. In this post we will look at her life after she left Carnival Cruise Lines. Editors note: we will use the names ‘Carnival Tropicale’ and…
Many historians consider the Tropicale to be one of the first in an era of cruise ships that set a standard for what was come later. She was considered by many to be the first modern day liner. Editors note:…
While enjoying the last bit of my journey currently onboard the Queen Elizabeth, I present to you a complete ship tour. The ship was built in 2010 and ordered as a replacement for the QE2 which had been retired in…
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming cruise aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, sailing to the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska. The Last Frontier state is a bit of a rarity for Cunard so I couldn’t pass up the chance to both…
I recently spent the week on the Carnival Celebration. This was my first time on this brand new class of ships and I wanted to check out a few of the very unique features of these vessels. This class of ship…
Some initial thoughts before our next voyage. In just a few weeks I will be embarking on our next trip to be featured here, a 7-night Eastern Caribbean voyage on the Carnival Celebration. While we’ve covered Carnival ships quite extensively here, it has been…
Carnival Jubilee is a cutting-edge cruise ship by Carnival Cruise Line, designed to offer a vibrant and immersive vacation experience. This latest addition to the fleet features a modern, eco-friendly design and boasts a wide array of amenities, including expansive…
Carnival Celebration, launched in late 2022, is a flagship cruise ship by Carnival Cruise Line that embodies both innovation and festive spirit. This vibrant vessel boasts a range of exciting features, including immersive themed zones, diverse dining options, and state-of-the-art…
Recently we had the chance to tour the newly introduced Carnival Venezia. I took this opportunity to document her public areas for you all to see. The Carnival Venezia started life out as the Costa Venezia for Carnival Corp.’s Italian-themed…
Carnival Corporation & plc Provides a Business Update Carnival Corporation & plc President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald noted “We have come full circle from initiating a suspension in the early days of the pandemic, to transitioning the fleet into a pause…
THIRD QUARTER 2020 SUMMARY PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION •U.S. GAAP net loss of $(2.9) billion for the third quarter of 2020, which includes $0.9 billion of non-cash impairment charges. •Third quarter 2020 adjusted net loss of $(1.7) billion. •Cash burn rate…
UPDATE 7/13: The total for those ships leaving the fleet are roughly $1 billion. The way it will break down is they will sell 13 ships but will only lose 11 from the global fleet. The two other ships will…
SECOND QUARTER 2020 SUMMARY PRELIMINARY INFORMATION U.S. GAAP net loss of $(4.4) billion, or $(6.07) diluted EPS, for the second quarter of 2020, which includes $2.0 billion of non-cash impairment charges. Second quarter 2020 adjusted net loss of $(2.4) billion, or $(3.30) adjusted EPS. Total revenues for the second…
Carnival Corporation & plc disclosed summary financial information for the quarter ended February 29, 2020, in connection with previously disclosed financing activities to improve its liquidity position. First Quarter 2020 Summary Information U.S. GAAP net loss of $(781) million, or…
Carnival Corporation announced it’s intent to borrow approximately $3 billion over six months to increase it’s cash position. This will serve as working capitol and to be used for general expenses. (From Carnival Corp) Due to the spread and recent developments,…
Carnival Corporation & plc announced financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended November 30, 2019 and provided an outlook for the full year and first quarter 2020. Key Highlights Full Year 2019 • U.S. GAAP net income…
Our first tour of a Holland America Line ship! I had the opportunity to be onboard Holland America Line’s m/s Oosterdam. The 82,820gt ship was built in Italy at Fincantieri’s Marghera yard. She’s the second in Holland America’s Vista-class ships…
During an internal corporate review of Italian brand Costa Crociere, it was announced that they will see a fleet makeover soon. In November last year it was announced that the Costa Atlantica and Costa Mediterranea will leave their fleet for…