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UPDATE Tuesday: Royal Caribbean has announced that as a result of damage to the ship, they are canceling the next three cruises (April 7, 14 & 21 [Transatlantic]). There’s speculation that she suffered damage to one of her Azipods. At…
Over a year ago, Jul 23, 2018 to be exact, Princess signed a memorandum of understanding with builder Fincantieri. Last year we knew that an agreement was reached for two ships but not much more. With this contract signing we…
The Viking Sky ordeal is over for now. Lets take a look at what remains. UPDATE 3/27: The Norwegian Maritime Authorities have released a statement rather quickly pointing the blame at the oil levels in the Viking Sky’s lube-oil tanks.…
In continuation from our previous thread yesterday, here’s an update on what happened over night. CLICK HERE FOR SATURDAY’S LIVE BLOG OF THE EVENT Viking Sky has now berthed alongside Molde and this cruise will officially end here. Passengers will…
Viking Ocean Cruises 47,800gt ship Viking Sky issues a ‘Mayday’ call off the coast of Norway this morning. CLICK HERE FOR SUNDAY’S LIVE THREAD Late Evening Update: There are 1,373 persons onboard. Of that, only 166 are ashore. The Norwegian…
The Norwegian/UK small ship luxury line announced they will build another vessel. SeaDream currently sail two smaller vessels but have announced that they will be building a third. To be named SeaDream Innovation, she will be built in the Netherlands…
Easily the most anticipated port call on pretty much every Disney cruise is Castaway Cay. Now Disney may have a fierce rival to the Island. Disney Cruise Line has just agreed with the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas for…
A new addition to the CruiseInd Finance Center is Lindblad. Full Year 2018 Highlights: Tour revenues increased 16% to $309.7 million Net income available to common stockholders increased $20.0 million to $11.4 million Adjusted EBITDA increased 26% to $54.8 million…
The Fourth in SunStone’s ambitious newbuilding plan is headed to Vantage Cruise Line. SunStone, the Miami based technical manager, have announced that Vantage Cruise Line will long term time charter and operate the fourth in their Infinity-class of expedition vessels. She’ll…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018, as well as provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2019. Full Year 2018 Highlights The Company generated GAAP net…
About a year ago, I wrote an in-depth analysis of Dream Cruises new Global-Class of ships. Let’s dive in even further! Up until now, really the only details we had were the renders and this vague description of some of…
Royal Caribbean has just announced that they will be purchasing another Oasis-class vessel from french shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique . The original in the class, her sisters Oasis and Allure of the Seas were delivered from STX Finland. Her newest…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported 2018 US GAAP earnings of $8.56 per share and adjusted earnings of $8.86 per share. In addition, the company announced that 2019 adjusted earnings are expected to be in the range of $9.75 to $10.00 per share. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Full Year 2018:…
When bookings first opened for Virgin Voyages, there was a secret destination included on all itineraries. This was a mystery port that the vessel called at either on the first day or last day. Through process of elimination it could…
The first ship in Virgin Voyages fleet has finally met the water. Over the weekend, the Scarlet Lady came into contact with water for the first time. The event took place at the drydock in Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente yard in…
Viking Ocean Cruises has just taken delivery of their six blue water vessel. Built as an identical sister to the previous 5 vessels, the Sky, Sea, Star, Sun, and Orion, the 748 ft. Jupiter will be carrying 930 pax. She’ll…
UPDATE (3/26): Croatian police arrested former executive officers of the Uljanik Group today. 12 people in total were taken into custody according to the Croatian Interior Minister. The charges revolve around the mishandling of around one billion Kuna ($151 million)…
Virgin Voyages has slowly been releasing details on their ship and itineraries. When she debuts next year, the ship will sail 4 and 5-night Caribbean voyages. Initially they have mentioned 7-night itineraries so I anticipate a mix of itinerary options.…
Miami based Cruise Retirement is a new startup that will be offering the opportunity to live on board the ship. Details are scare but apparently it will set sail in less than a year. They’ve already said that she will…
Virgin Voyages just announced some details on Scarlet Lady’s gigantic suites. They’ll be eight different categories with the largest, the Massive Suite, at 2,147sq.ft. MASSIVE SUITE POSH SUITE GORGEOUS SUITE Also the ship will formally go on sale February 14..…
Ultra-luxury operator Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced that their parent company, NCL, has ordered another vessel for them. It will be a sister to the Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor. She’ll be delivered from Fincantieri in late…
Well, we’re just barely into 2019 and we already have the first newbuild announcement. NCLH has announced they ordered two ships for their upper-premium brand Oceania Cruises. The two 67,000gt ships will be part of the Allura-class. These will be…
Hello from Jacksonville airport. I wanted to share with you a neat, off-the-beaten-path spot I found. Around an hour south of Jacksonville is the town of St Johns. Across the St Johns River is the smaller town of Green Cove…
Apollo Global Management, LLC and Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. will no longer own any ordinary stock in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. They have agreed to cash out…
India has a new cruise line called Jalesh Cruises. They will start sailings in April of 2019 with the Karnika (ex-Crown Princess, A’Rosa Blu, AIDAblu, Ocean Village Two, Pacific Jewel). The vessel will operate on behalf of Zen Tourism and…