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Biggest news here is the $500 million share repurchase program and the write down of Pullmantur’s almost $400 million loss. Income and Yeilds are up with costs being down. via Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported better than anticipated third…
UPDATE November 25: Ponant have canceled the next two cruises of the Le Boreal as she heads to Chile for repairs. UPDATE November 21: Here’s video released by the local authorities in the Falkland Islands. The french cruise ship Le…
I was way off in my prediction of what she will look like. My Render: Actual Render: Thomson Cruises have announced their plans for refurbishing the Thomson Discovery (ex-Splendour of the Seas). Looks like she will…
Income is up, bookings are up, yields are up, but expenses are up. Keep in mind when comparing this to last year; this year includes revenues and costs associated to the Prestige acquisition so it’s a bit hard to compare here. via NCL:…
More details on Crystal’s impressive revitalization. Also nice to see Lloyd Werft getting more work. via Crystal Cruises: In true Crystal fashion, the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line is delivering more of what its guests want, and will launch…
I’ve updated our newbuild database based on the below news. via Fincantieri: Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed an agreement for the construction of two additional cruise ships. The new units, like the four sister ships which the ship…
The former Peter Delimann ship Deutschland splits her time between Semester at Sea and charter operator Plantours. Semester at Sea has her for Spring and Fall world cruises as the m/v World Odyssey. Plantours spot charterers the ship for several…
P&O Australia announced that their parent line, Princess Cruises, will transfer the Dawn Princess to the Australian brand. The 77,500gt ship will be renamed Pacific Explorer. After an extensive drydock, she will set sail for her new home in 2017.…
UPDATE November 8: Lost in the news of the Canadian Governments decision to bring back Bay Ferries was the news that the Nova Star got arrested. The ship was actually arrested. Boston.com has an excellent description of what actually transpired.…
Royal Caribbean just announced that they have agreed to build a fifth Quantum class vessel. The 168,000gt vessel will be built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany and scheduled for delivery in 2020. This news comes as the U.S. is…