MSC Cruises will name its second Seaside EVO class ship the MSC Seascape when it debuts in November 2022. The 5,877-passenger Seascape, like its sister ship the MSC Seashore, is an evolution of the line’s Seaside class. The Seashore will debut in…
During a second-quarter business update on Thursday, Carnival Corp. said booking volumes for future cruises have risen sharply since the beginning of the year. Speaking to analysts, Carnival Corp. executives said that Q2 cruise bookings were up 45% over the first quarter….
Silversea Cruises has promoted Barbara Muckermann to chief commercial officer. Muckermann, who most recently served as the line’s chief marketing officer, will oversee all aspects of guest relations; sales and marketing; revenue management; strategic communications; and brand recognition, Silversea said. “Barbara’s unparalleled…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will name its next newbuild the Seven Seas Grandeur. The sixth ship in Regent’s fleet is scheduled to make its debut in the fourth quarter of 2023. In a video, Regent Seven Seas Cruises CEO Jason Montague also…
Royal Caribbean International launched its first test cruise this week, a two-day sailing on the Freedom of the Seas from Miami, which is a precursor to operating revenue voyages on the ship. “Freedom of Seas departing Miami today on its simulated voyage!”…
ABOARD THE STAR BREEZE — Windstar Cruises said it has decided to cancel the next two cruises on its Star Breeze to guarantee that the ship’s crew is 100% vaccinated against Covid-19. Windstar president Chris Prelog made the announcement at a news…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ruled for Florida in a lawsuit challenging a CDC order making it difficult for cruise ships to resume sailing due to the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday wrote in a…
Princess Cruises will resume sailing from U.S. ports in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale, starting in September. Guests must have had their final dose of an approved Covid-19 vaccine at least two weeks before their cruise departs and provide proof…
Disney Cruise Line will host its Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across its fleet of ships this fall on departures from Florida, New York, Texas and California. Halloween on the High Seas will be held from mid-September through…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican resort of Cozumel on Wednesday welcomed the first arrival of a cruise ship carrying passengers since the coronavirus pandemic essentially collapsed the industry. Officials in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo welcomed Royal Caribbean’s Adventure…