NCL Reports Q2 2018 Earnings

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, as well as provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2018. Highlights The Company generated GAAP net income of $226.7 million…

Carnival’s XL Class

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Once Carnival Panorama launches in 2019, all eyes will be on Carnival’s LNG powered newbuild set to take the water in 2020. The first in Carnival’s XL-class she will be based on Carnival Corp.’s Excellence-class (hence where CCL’s name ‘XL’ comes…

Princess Orders 2 Ships From Fincantieri

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Princess Cruises and Carnival Corp. today announced a memorandum of agreement (MOU) with Italian yard Fincantieri to build two new cruise ships on a ‘next-generation platform.’ The newbuilds will be delivered in late 2023 and spring 2025, respectively. I’m unsure…