Despite a general downturn in the broader consumer discretionary sector and an environment of weakening consumer sentiment, major global cruise line companies are currently outperforming market expectations in the early months of 2026. Companies like Carnival, Norwegian, and Viking have Read More …
The cruise industry presents a unique paradox where the United States dominates as the primary market and home to major cruise lines, yet virtually all large cruise ships are constructed in Europe. This disconnect stems from divergent post-World War II Read More …
MSC Cruises has announced a major fleet expansion plan that involves adding ten new ships by the year 2033. This growth is driven by a recent order for four vessels from the Meyer Werft shipyard, combined with an existing orderbook Read More …
The concept of first-class travel is making a discreet comeback across the modern cruise industry, not through overt class division, but by creating private, keycard-access sanctuaries known as “ship within a ship” enclaves. This trend provides luxury travelers with the Read More …
PortMiami, recognized as the world’s busiest cruise port, is set to welcome ten new cruise ships for the 2025-2026 season, showcasing continued growth and strong partnerships with major cruise lines. Five of these debuting vessels are new builds, indicating a Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has placed a massive order with Fincantieri for four new cruise ships, a deal reportedly valued at over $9 billion. This finalizes a letter of intent signed in April 2024. These ships will be the Read More …
Juneau, Alaska, a popular cruise ship destination, is contemplating regulating cruise ship visits due to concerns about over-tourism. The city is divided on the issue, with some residents welcoming the tourism-driven economic benefits and others expressing concerns about the negative Read More …