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#CSM2015 State of the Industry's Pierfrancesco Vago, Arnold Donald, Frank Del Rio, Richard Fain pic.twitter.com/Z3VFef8Bgu — Seatrade Insider (@SeatradeInsider) March 17, 2015 The highlight of the convention is undoubtedly the State of the industry panel. This years has Arnold Donald, CEO…
Cruise Shipping Miami got underway yesterday in Miami. The largest gathering of all things cruise industry is an annual occurrence in Miami, but next year it will transition to Fort Lauderdale. Here’s some gossip from Monday, which is typically a…
This is a strange story unfolding. Last Wednesday, Colin Veitch, former CEO of NCL, brought a breach of contract suit against Virgin Management USA Inc. and Richard Branson. Here’s the details from Justia: Plaintiff: Colin Veitch and VSM DEVELOPMENT, INC.…
Royal Caribbean announced that the Harmony of the Seas (the third Oasis vessel) will sail Europe from Barcelona. She’ll be there from May 2016. It seems this will happen before she sails for Port Everglades, her new homeport. Royal Caribbean…
Royal Caribbean released this neat infographic depicting the transit. She’s now safely berthed in Eemshaven for her final outfitting. #AnthemoftheSeas is greeted by a beautiful sunrise while arriving to Eemshaven and the North Sea pic.twitter.com/FHyDsS87RS — Royal Caribbean PR (@RoyalCaribPR)…
More details have emerged on Virgin cruises. Talking on one of his trains to the Telegraph, Sir Richard Branson announced that he is in the final stages of negations with Fincantieri and/or Meyer Werft. For two ships, the total cost…
Royal Caribbean has announced that the Harmony of the Seas, the third Oasis-class vessel, will be homeported in Port Everglades. To make room, the Oasis will sail out of Port Canaveral. Here’s the full deployment from Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean’s…
Kind of surprising news here. In October, it was announced that Drew Masden would take over as COO; as they started shedding some of soon-to-depart Kevin Sheehan’s responsibilities. Today, NCL announced that he resigned and long time favorite Andy Stuart…
Crystal Cruises parent company, NYK Line, have sold Crystal Cruises to Hong Kong based Genting Hong Kong. If Genting sounds familiar, that’s because they are a major stake holder in NCL. Lately they’ve been rumored to be taking a back…
UPDATE: TUI Group announced that she will sail for England’s Thomson Cruises. Here’s what I anticipate she will look like. TUI Group have announced that they have purchased the Splendour of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. The price tag is unknown, but…
According to travelagentcentral this morning, American citizens can now legally book cabins on Cuba Cruise itineraries to Cuba. Of course flights to and from Havana are still not widely or publicly available yet, so you must arrive/depart in Montego Bay,…
from Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International’s new generation Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, is set to launch in April 2016. The third in the Oasis class of ships – currently the largest cruise ships in the world – will…
Harmony of the Seas. This will be Royal Caribbean’s third Oasis class ship. Additional features and itineraries will be announced at a later date. You can see her construction here.
Meyer Werft have successfully floated out the Anthem from the covered drydock. After a short weather delay yesterday, she is now tied up at the pier just outside the yard. Photos via NDR.de Everything’s all set for Anthem Of…
From NCLH: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014, and provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2015. Reported results for the quarter and year ended December…
Two Novembers ago there were 9 ships in the Port Of Miami in one day. Today, Presidents Day in the U.S., there are 8 ships. Starting at the far end of terminals is the AIDAvita; Behind her is the Norwegian…
If the outline in the steel above is the silhouette of the ship, this looks to be a modified Breakaway class vessel. Star Cruises and Germany’s Meyer Werft celebrated the steel cutting ceremony of the Genting World. The first newbuild…
UPDATE TUESDAY: From Royal CEO Michael Bayley: [ON ANTHEM OF THE SEAS]The Classic Dining option will be part of Dynamic Dining. So when you go onto Dynamic Dining one of your choices will be Classic, click it and choose early…
Viking Cruises released this video of the seatrials for their first ship, Viking Star. This is one smart looking vessel.
Royal Caribbean is celebrating the steel cutting ceremony of the 4th Oasis class vessel.(above) They also took this opportunity to update us on the current construction of the third Oasis vessel. (below) via Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, Allure…
Looks like today’s #CruiseShipOfTheDay’s Inaugural sailing is canceled. #BahamasParadise #GrandCelebration nice shot @theshameoflife! A photo posted by Cruise Ships (@cruise.crazy) on Feb 1, 2015 at 3:40pm PST Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the replacement for Celebration Cruise Line, is off to…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today reported 2014 results and provided increased guidance for 2015. Following its Double-Double trajectory, the company’s earnings for 2014 were up more than 40% over 2013 and are expected to be up a further 40% in 2015.…
A rather tense turnaround day for Royal Caribbean in New Orleans yesterday. While traveling up the Mississippi River yesterday morning, the 90,090gt Serenade of the Seas experienced ‘navigational issues,’ then a burst pipe led to flooding of several cabins and…
At 4:00 am this morning, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship Boudicca (ex-Royal Viking Sky, Sunward, SuperStar Capricorn) suffered a small engine room fire off the coast of Morocco. The fire was quickly contained, and there have been no injuries to…
After running aground on her Halloween voyage from West Palm Beach to Freeport, the Bahamas Celebration been laid up in Freeport ever since. Her replacement has already been arranged. As there is no need for her and the damage is apparently quite bad,…