Seabourn has launched its new “Yours to Explore Event,” a promotion offering a complimentary suite upgrade and shipboard credit for itineraries sailing in 2026 and beyond. According to a press release, the promo applies to more than 500 ocean and expedition itineraries and is available now through May 5, 2026. “Whether exploring the fall foliage...

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have announced a new global leadership structure. This follows the appointment of Wesley D’Silva as Regent Seven Seas president, effective March 2. D’Silva will report to Jason Montague, who will stay on as chief luxury officer for Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. In a statement, the two companies...

Fincantieri has delivered Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line at its Marghera shipyard in Venice, marking the second vessel in the expanded Prima Plus Class the Italian yard is building for the brand. The handover ceremony was attended by Biagio Mazzotta, Chairman of Fincantieri, and Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division....

Ryobi Group’s R Yacht has selected cruisePAL’s reservation system (CRS) and ship management system (SMS) for its operations. The company added that its team visited R Yacht in Japan, where it conducted demos. In addition to a web-based reservation system that is said to simplify booking processes, R Yacht will also use the cruisePAL SMS...

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is adding warm-weather cruises in the western Indian Ocean for the Hanseatic Nature in winter 2027/28. Ten cruises will be available between October 2027 and March 2028, exploring remote islands, atolls and coastlines from West Africa to South Africa, the Seychelles and Madagascar. “For us, expeditions are not defined by temperature, but by...

Nicko Cruises presented the news for its 2027-28 season during the ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) in Germany. According to a press release, the company will offer new river cruising itineraries, in addition to a fifth world cruise onboard the Vasco da Gama. The 172-day itinerary is set to start in Lisbon on November 4, 2027,...

Azamara Cruises has opened bookings for 14 World Cruise Segments, nine Grand Voyages and six Combination Cruises from its 2028 World Cruise. Spanning 175 nights aboard the Azamara Onward, the 2028 World Cruise spans six continents, 40 countries and 91 ports. “Azamara Cruises’ 2028 World Cruise is our most immersive global journey yet, designed for...

AIDA Cruises has presented its leisure, sports and educational activities for children, teens and families onboard its vessels for the 2026 season. These range from professionally supervised swimming lessons and basketball camps to hands-on workshops and creative programs. DLRG Swimming Swimming courses will again be offered on selected cruises onboard the AIDAprima, AIDAperla and AIDAnova...

Celestyal Cruises cancelled all the sailings that were still set to be operated in the Arabian Gulf in 2025-26, the company said in a statement. Both of the brand’s vessels are currently in the region and are expected to return to Greece soon, Celestyal added. “We continue to follow developments in the Middle East and...

BNP Paribas Senior Analyst Xian Siew lifted his price target on Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) to $91 from $88 following the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, maintaining a positive rating as accelerating pricing trends. Siew noted the outperformance was particularly notable given Viking does not provide formal guidance and had already disclosed that most of its...

MSC Cruises said it is cooperating with airline partners in the Middle East, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to identify and secure return flights for its guests. “We are requesting priority for our guests from our partners. At present, airlines operating flights have indicated that they will follow an order of priority based on the...

Disney Cruise Line christened the Disney Adventure on March 4 in Singapore, marking the cruise line’s first vessel to sail in Southeast Asia. The christening ceremony took place in the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the vessel, featuring performances by regional vocalists and musicians, a 23-piece orchestra and appearances from Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie...

Barcelona Europe Supply, part of The Apollo Group has announced the appointment of Serafín Blázquez Moguer as Global Business Development Director, marking another step in the company’s broader international expansion strategy, according to a press release. Moguer joins as part of a phased strengthening of the company’s commercial and operational platform as it continues to...

Assa Abloy’s affiliate Traka has announced the release of Traka Touch Core, a compact electronic key cabinet. According to a press release, the cabinet is designed to deliver professional-grade key control for small and mid-sized organizations and multi-site operations. The company said it wanted to address the operational challenge arising from managing physical keys, manual...

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 arrived in Sydney Harbour on March 4 during her 108-night World Voyage from Southampton. The vessel sailed into the harbor with the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. “For 185 years, Cunard ships have transported more than passengers; they have been the bearer of stories, ideas and...

On March 2, the Celebrity Solstice set sail from Singapore, where it was undergoing upgrades since mid-January. The Celebrity Cruises vessel now features eight new experiences, including four brand-new spaces, according to a statement from the company. “Celebrity Solstice launched our Solstice Series ships and defined a generation of Celebrity Cruises travel. This reimagination honors...

The Costa Smeralda had to cancel a visit to La Goulette in Tunisia due to adverse weather conditions in the Western Mediterranean. According to an update shared with guests onboard, the ship will no longer visit the port as scheduled on March 4, 2026. “As part of the constant monitoring of all destinations included in...

TUI Cruises shared a new update regarding its operations in the Middle East on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. In an official statement on its website, the company said it is in close contact with the relevant authorities as well as international security experts. “The situation remains unchanged at this time. Our guests are still onboard...

Wesley D’Silva has been named President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, effective March 2. D’Silva expressed enthusiasm for the new role in a LinkedIn post, saying he is “incredibly energized and optimistic about what lies ahead.” In his announcement, D’Silva thanked colleagues who supported his career progression, as well as the line’s guests and travel...

The Carnival Encounter is getting Carnival Cruise Line’s new livery during its current drydock in Singapore. After pausing its operations in early February, the vessel is undergoing a series of updates and refreshed public areas. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, features being introduced include a new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suite, as well...

Margaritaville at Sea announced that its two ships achieved a mark of 100 on their most recent inspections conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPH). According to a statement, the Paradise and the Islander earned perfect scores, reflecting full compliance across all areas reviewed. The unannounced inspections by USPH, part of the Centers for...

Viking’s purpose-built fleet, engineered for efficiency, consistency and guest experience, helped serve as a driver of the company’s strong financial results in 2025, according to remarks made by Founder and Chairman Torstein Hagen during the company’s fourth-quarter and year-end earnings call. On the ocean side, Viking operates one of the youngest fleets in the cruise...

American Cruise Lines will operate a 15-night, 16-day Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise starting in May 2027, the company said in a press release. This roundtrip cruise from Portland, Oregon, will sail onboard the American Anthem, a 180-guest riverboat set to join American Cruise Line’s fleet in 2027. The company said the amenities and...

Avora Residences has acquired the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora Lumina, serving as the flagship of Avora’s residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea, the company said in a statement. “Residential cruising has proven its viability,” said Mikael Petterson, Founder of...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Chief Financial Officer Mark Kempa offered commentary on the company’s Caribbean capacity strategy, acknowledging that a 40 percent capacity increase into the region was pushed forward prematurely. “In hindsight, it is clear that this shift was executed without the necessary enterprise-wide coordination,” Kempa told investors on the company’s fourth quarter and...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings new CEO John Chidsey and CFO Mark Kempa pointed to Caribbean capacity missteps and pricing pressure in Alaska among challenges they are facing in 2026. Kempa pointed to execution missteps in the Caribbean and Bahamas, as well as itineraries out of the company’s new homeport of Philadelphia, as specific sources of...

Viking is continuing its growth track as the company announced it had entered into a deal to build two expedition ships for delivery in 2030 and 2031. The two expedition ships will join the current Viking expedition fleet, the 378-guest Polaris and Octantis. The new ships will be sister vessels and be built in Italy....

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is asking the maritime industry for help housing troops in Greenland, according to a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov. The Military Sealift Command wants information on passenger vessels that could accommodate at least 300 personnel, along with food and beverage services. This is roughly for 30 days in...

Viking Holdings has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Full Year 2025 Key Highlights and 2026 Advance Bookings Total revenue was $6,501.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 21.9%, compared to the same period in 2024. Gross margin was $2,582.4 million. Adjusted Gross...

The Disney Wonder recently returned to the West Coast for a series of cruises departing from its homeport in San Diego. The Disney Cruise Line vessel arrived in Southern California in early March following a winter deployment in Australia and New Zealand. Marking the company’s final season in the region, the ship spent the last...

The Carnival Elation arrived later than scheduled to its homeport in Jacksonville on Monday due to foggy conditions. According to a statement shared by Carnival Cruise Line, the vessel had to revise embarkation plans as a result. Guests were asked to delay their terminal arrival appointment by three hours, with new check-in slots set to...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Chief Financial Officer Mark Kempa told analysts that a significant portion of the cruise line’s current performance struggles have nothing to do with the consumer or competitive conditions, speaking on the company’s fourth quarter and year-end earnings call on Monday morning. “A good portion of this is probably self-inflicted wounds,” Kempa...

Elliott Investment Management has responded to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ outlook for 2026 as “disappointing” in a statement. The activist investor group revealed a more-than 10 percent stake in the company in February, along with a letter and comprehensive presentation demanding changes at the cruise operator. Following Norwegian’s fourth-quarter and year-end results press release and...

The Celebrity Infinity welcomed guests back on Feb. 27, 2026, after spending nearly two weeks out of service in Greece. As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the vessel had a cruise cancelled earlier this month due to a technical issue. According to a statement shared with guests currently onboard, the problem was solved by...

The Regent Seven Seas Navigator may be soon leaving the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet, according to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ recently-filed annual report. “We are currently negotiating a bareboat charter with a purchase option for Seven Seas Navigator, which is expected to be completed before the end of the first quarter of 2026. These...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ new President and CEO John W. Chidsey confirmed the company has been in contact with activist investor Elliott Management and said he is hitting the road immediately for a two-week investor roadshow. “We have been in touch with Elliott, like we have with all of our shareholders,” Chidsey said on the...

In his debut earnings call as CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), John Chidsey offered an assessment of the cruise operator. Chidsey diagnosed a series of internal “execution failures” and “bureaucracy” that have prevented the company from reaching its full financial potential. “Let me be clear,” Chidsey told investors. “Our strategy is sound. Our...

MSC Cruises cancelled two of its upcoming cruises in the Middle East onboard the MSC Euribia due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf. According to statements sent to booked guests the sailings that were scheduled to depart from Dubai on February 28 and March 7, 2026 will no longer go ahead. “Due to...

TUI Cruises is cancelling cruises in the Arabian Gulf that were set to take place onboard the Mein Schiff 4 and the Mein Schiff 5 this week. According to a statement issued by the company, cruises scheduled to depart from Dubai and Doha on Feb. 28, Mar. 1 and Mar. 2, 2026, will no longer...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2026. Highlights Grew total revenue 3.7% to $9.8 billion in 2025. GAAP net income was $423.2 million, with EPS of $0.92. Delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $2.73...

A power outage delayed the return of the Carnival Sunshine to its homeport in Norfolk on Sunday, March 1, 2026. According to a statement shared by Carnival Cruise Line, the technical issue caused a significant delay in embarkation plans for the ship’s current sailing. “The Carnival Sunshine experienced a brief power outage, which was quickly...

Celestyal Cruises issued an update regarding its upcoming sailings in the Middle East onboard the Celestyal Discovery and the Celestyal Journey. According to the company, both ships will remain alongside in Dubai and Doha for the time being due to the geopolitical situation in the region. “The safety and wellbeing of our guests and crew...

The global cruise industry orderbook has grown to 78 ships and more than 206,600 berths, with an estimated combined value of $80.0 billion, according to the latest update of Cruise Industry News’ global cruise ship orderbook. The updated figures reflect a net increase of one ship from the prior month’s count of 77 vessels, while...

Holland America Line’s Westerdam docked at Shanghai’s Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Tuesday, February 25, marking the city’s first international cruise call of the Lunar New Year period. The ship arrived from South Korea’s Jeju Island on a segment of its Grand Asia voyage, carrying nearly 2,000 passengers, predominantly from Europe and North America, according...

HX Expeditions has finalized its 2026 Alaska program, comprising two new Alaska itineraries. These are the nine-night “Alaska’s Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land” voyage and the 12-night “Alaska’s Inside Passage: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea.” The company said in a press release that the two new itineraries are designed to provide deeper...