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Table Of Content

• Norwegian Cruise Ships – Newest to Oldest
• Cruise Lines and Port Clash Over Using Millions in Passenger Fees
• Windstar Cruises Welcomes Two New Ships to Fleet
• Here’s Why Carnival Can Enter Your Stateroom Even With a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Sign
• Next Norwegian Ship Will Sail with New Restaurants
• Princess Cruises Rolls Out More Flexible Dining Options
• Second Sphere Class Princess Ship Delayed, Nine Cruises Cancelled

All the latest breaking cruise news across the cruise industry, including major cruise lines and cruise ships, covered by expert reporters. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines.

Princess and Fincantieri to Delay Star Princess Delivery - Cruise Industry News

Princess and Fincantieri to Delay Star Princess Delivery.

Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:06:03 GMT [source]

Norwegian Cruise Ships – Newest to Oldest

Considered one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels, the LNG is one of the biggest bets of the cruise lines for greener operations. With more countries reopening to travel, cruising returned to additional destinations over the year. While start up brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Ambassador, Emerald and Astoria Grande started operations in 2022, new players also emerged with future plans. Murray said if the terminal existed today, the port could fill it with business immediately.

Cruise Lines and Port Clash Over Using Millions in Passenger Fees

“Our success is driven by a collective team of talented and passionate individuals. With a strong leadership team in place, coupled with the invaluable support of our partner at Marriott and our dedicated shareholders, we are strategically positioned for long-term success and growth. Dive into the top cruise industry stories, breaking news, expert analysis, and insightful interviews. The number included 24 oceangoing cruise and expedition ships, as well as three coastal vessels for service in the United States and Norway.

Windstar Cruises Welcomes Two New Ships to Fleet

If you are looking for a complete past, present and future global briefing on the cruise industry, look no further. The big three cruise companies are incorporated outside the U.S., and they did not receive the same kind of federal relief that was granted to airlines. With revenue at rock-bottom levels, the companies have borrowed billions to avoid sinking. Passengers on the Diamond Princess and Grand Princess, two of the worst-hit ships, were forced to quarantine inside their small staterooms — some without windows — as infections on board spiraled out of control. “Nothing Comes Close” will be the focus of the cruise line’s brand positioning from media and advertising, to travel advisors and onboard.

Projections for capacity growth going forward take into account pandemic effects, ship delivery timeline adjustments and more. The 400-page report covers everything from new ships on order to supply-and-demand scenarios from the early 1990s through 2027+. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed that holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.3 million cruise holidays last year, surpassing the highest previous annual number. Additionally, the company is set to open its second private island destination during the season, introducing Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in early June.

Carnival Glory Sets Sail For New Home of Port Canaveral - Cruise Industry News

Carnival Glory Sets Sail For New Home of Port Canaveral.

Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:04:49 GMT [source]

Carnival said the average ship was only 59% full in August, but that was an improvement from 39% in June, and voyages generated enough revenue to cover cash costs. Carnival Corp. lost $2.8 billion in the third quarter, but shares rose Friday after the cruise line operator said bookings for the second half of next year are running ahead of 2019 levels. Employing a technique coined “True Eye View”, Celebrity’s new visual approach captures the essence of a Celebrity vacation from the perspective of guests.

Princess Cruises Rolls Out More Flexible Dining Options

The FCC will be equivalent to 20 percent of the paid fare for the current cruise and can be used towards any of Norwegian’s published itineraries scheduled through December 31, 2025. “We are eager to resume our journey around the Big Island, committed to making the remainder of your time with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible,” the company said. According to Norwegian Cruise Line, before ending the current cruise in Honolulu on April 20, 2024, the 2005-built vessel is set to make a shortened visit to Nawiliwili.

Cruise Ship Collides With Dock at Turkish Port

“Ensuring the safety of both our guests and crew remains our top priority,” Norwegian said in a statement sent to guests onboard. The current sailing of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America is seeing significant changes due to what the cruise line called a technical issue. With 2022 now over, Cruise Industry News looks at the major headlines of the year – which was marked by return to normality, record capacity and further expansion.

There is also historical data exclusive to Cruise Industry News’  30+ years in the business. The Cruise Industry News Annual Report 2022 is the only information resource of its kind — presenting the entire worldwide cruise industry in 400 pages with cruise industry analytics and statistics, in print and PDF formats. Celebrity Cruises is introducing “Nothing Comes Close,” the company’s new brand positioning and brand identity, set to launch globally on April 8. Spring and summer 2025 finds her  on deep central-Med dives from Venice and Athens. On Halloween, the Evrima departs Barcelona on a 13-night cruise to San Juan with nine sea days and two calls, Gibraltar and Road Town, British Virgin Islands.

According to the latest edition of the Cruise Ships in Service Report by Cruise Industry News, nearly 95 percent of the world’s cruise capacity returned to revenue service in 2022. Useful in planning budgets and for key industry stakeholders for future forecasting. Meanwhile, over 300 ships are set to sail this year, the first time the global CLIA member fleet has surpassed this number.

Disney Cruise Line is offering an expanding summer program in 2024, with ships serving destinations in North America and Europe. The Ilma, Ritz-Carlton’s new 46,750-ton, 448-passenger vessel, debuts from Monte Carlo Sept. 2 on a slow-paced seven-night cruise to Rome. A full day in San Tropez, Canne, Bastia, and Sardinia may be outshone by an overnight call in Livorno where guests can wander the hilltop vineyards or take day trips to Florence. “We sincerely hope that, despite the points raised, you have found enjoyment during your time onboard with us, and that Norwegian Cruise Line continues to be your preferred cruise line for your next vacation,” the company concluded. Arnold Donald stepped aside as CEO of Carnival Corporation over the summer, as Josh Weinstein took the top spot at the world’s largest cruise operator. There is also a comprehensive directory of cruise lines as well as their key executives.

Eight of Carnival’s nine cruise lines including Carnival, Princess and Holland America have resumed sailing with reduced schedules. The company said it expects more than half of its fleet to be operating by the end of October and the full fleet by next summer. “This is an exciting chapter for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and I am honored to be a part of a journey that holds incredible potential for creating lasting value for our guests and continues to shape the future of luxury travel,” Murren said.

CEO Jim Murren said the cruise line has built on its strategic partnerships and internal expertise to craft a product worthy of expanding on with the new ship. Due to multiple modifications and as a genuine acknowledgement of the inconvenience caused, Norwegian added, passengers will receive a $200 non-refundable onboard credit per stateroom, in addition to a Future Cruise Credit (FCC). One of the most traditional names in the luxury cruising market, Crystal Cruises was saved by a former competitor in June. After having the new MSC Seascape in the region for its maiden season, MSC also announced plans to sent the new MSC World America to the United States once its construction completed in 2025. In France, two new cruise operators, CFC and Exploris, were revealed during the third quarter.

We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. Cruise Critic's cruise industry news focuses on cruise lines, such as updated policies and partnerships, as well as cruise ships, ranging from the latest on updated itineraries to the newest and best ships on the oceans (and rivers) today. At the time, it was difficult to imagine how the ships, which carry millions of passengers around the world each year, would be able to sail safely again. Even after the vaccination rollout gained momentum in the United States in April, allowing most travel sectors to restart operations, cruise ships remained docked in ports, costing the industry billions of dollars in losses each month. Plus there is a future outlook through 2027, completely independent cruise industry statistics, growth projections for each cruise line, cruise industry market reports, and detailed ship deployment by region and market, covering all the cruise lines.

Pascal Viroleau, chief executive officer of Vanilla Islands Organisation, said that this visit promises to inaugurate a new era of travel and discovery for the region. Royal Caribbean International will make a series of inaugural visits to Vanilla Islands with the Serenade of the Seas in May, according to a press release. Cruise Industry News has examined the company’s complete deployment for the 2024 summer. Depending on how it’s measured, The Ritz-Carlton companies have more than a century of hospitality experience, including some two restaurants on early 20th Century ocean liners. Pre-purchased excursions for the cancelled ports of call are also being fully refunded, Norwegian Cruise Line added.

“It’s going to be a Port Canaveral terminal as opposed to a terminal dedicated to any particular cruise line. “It’s going to be different than any other terminal we’ve ever done,” said Captain John Murray, CEO. All this and more for $1195 in the United States; $1295 to all international destinations..