Ultra-Luxury Newbuilds Now Take a Fifth of the Cruise Orderbook
Ultra-luxury tonnage accounts for 20 percent of cruise ships on order by number, drawing investment from Royal Caribbean Group, MSC and luxury hotel brands.
Cruise Lines Press Australia on Port Costs and Permits as Ships Leave
An industry alliance says cruising contributes A$7.3 billion a year to Australia, as operators cite permit uncertainty and port charges for pulling ships out of the market.
Residential Cruise Ship Projects Multiply as Financing Stays the Obstacle
Several residential cruise ship ventures have announced newbuildings and conversions, but only one operator has so far put a converted ship into service.
Fincantieri Books Two More Viking Ocean Ships for 2032 Delivery
Fincantieri has converted options into firm contracts for two 54,300 gross ton Viking ocean ships, to be built at Ancona for delivery in 2032.
Disney Sets Course for 13 Cruise Ships With a New Meyer Werft Class
Disney Cruise Line will roughly quadruple capacity from its pre-expansion base, with three new Meyer Werft ships, a Japan-based vessel with NYK and a fleet of 13 by late 2030.
NCLH Moves Five Ships Out as a $20 Billion Orderbook Builds
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is running the industry's only active fleet optimization programme, with five ships leaving between 2026 and 2028 and 16 on order to 2037.
Viking Holds $4 Billion in Cash and Sets a Four-Part Test for Acquisitions
Viking closed the second quarter with $4 billion in cash and an undrawn $1 billion revolver, and says any acquisition must beat the returns its own newbuildings generate.
Brazil Prepares A Larger Cruise Season As Newcomer Weighs Earlier Debut
Brazil is preparing for a cruise season larger than initially announced, with eight ships expected to operate in the country and capacity for more than 800,000 guests, a 24 per cent increase on the previous season.
Three Cruise Ships Bought In The Pandemic Remain Idle In Greece
A Greek ferry operator still has three former cruise ships lying idle at anchorages and quays around the country, the remainder of eight vessels it acquired between 2020 and 2023 when secondhand values collapsed.
Norwegian Cancels Farewell Cruise Over Red Sea Security
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the farewell voyage of the Norwegian Sky, a nineteen-night sailing due to transit the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, citing security concerns.
Six Men Removed From Cruise Ship After Faking Emergency Over Intercom
Six young men were removed from the cruise ship MSC Divina and handed to Italian authorities after broadcasting a false announcement over the ship's intercom that the captain had lost control.
Crew member found dead aboard cruise ship at Italian port
Italian authorities are investigating the death of a 33-year-old crew member found in her cabin after a cruise ship docked at La Spezia, with the cause of death not yet confirmed.
Port Elizabeth cruise arrivals jump 18% as season delivers record economic boost
Cruise passenger arrivals in Port Elizabeth grew 18% this season, contributing an estimated R111 million to the local economy as ship calls and passenger numbers both climbed.
Cunard's Queen Victoria heads to Rotterdam for a major interior refit
Cunard's Queen Victoria will get a substantial interior overhaul during a three-week dry-docking at Damen's Botlek yard this October and November.
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