Cruise News

The Pride of America will see a number of upgrades during its upcoming drydock, Norwegian Cruise Line said in a press release.According to the company, the ship will undergo enhancements during a shipyard stay on the West Coast scheduled for May 3 to May 31, 2025.Upgrades include the addition of a new Starbucks location within The Capitol Atrium on Deck 5, as well as more accommodation choices.The vessel will also offer pickleball within the existing sports court, in addition to new youth clubs.According to Norwegian, the Pride of America will offer more for guests to do onboard, as[...]

As part of its first “Disney Week of Wishes,” celebrating its 45-year partnership with Make-A-Wish, Disney Cruise Line granted wishes to three children and their families aboard the Disney Wish.Disney Cruise Line cast and crew members welcomed Kara, Delaney, Anthony and their families aboard for a magical cruise vacation. Each of the families sailed aboard the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral, Florida, visiting Nassau, The Bahamas and Disney Cruise Line’s private island destination, Disney Castaway Cay. While onboard, they experienced live shows, fireworks at sea and special moments with some of their favorite characters. Kara, a 15-year-old from Colorado[...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has shifted strategies on fleet management across its trio of cruise brands. After telling Wall Street in late February there wasn’t “anything imminent” coming for ship sales, and that the company was eyeing a 35-year service life for its cruise ships, the plans changed in just a matter of weeks. On... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]

The Port of Montreal has officially launched its 2025 cruise season with the return of the Victory I, operated by Victory Cruise Lines.To celebrate the first call of the season, John Waggoner, founder of Victory Cruise Lines, was presented with an honorary plaque in recognition of Victory I’s long history with Montreal. The ship first visited Montreal in 2016 and has made a total of 35 visits to the city since.This season, the port is set to welcome approximately 58,000 passengers and crew, with 42 cruise operations from 13 companies and 21 ships. New ships making their inaugural[...]

Port Canaveral is investing upwards of $500 million in a plan to expand capacity and capabilities across all aspects of its business operations, the port announced in a press release.The investment is part of the “Port Canaveral Advantage” plan, which is described as a port-wide continuous improvement program that identifies near- to long-term needs for enhancements and upgrades to the port’s assets and operations.“Port Canaveral has been a driving force for the Central Florida economy for over seven decades, and the continued prosperity of our Port community depends on our continued success,” stated Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral[...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will be accelerating certain initiatives as part of its $300 million cost savings program, said Harry Sommer, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s first quarter 2025 earnings call.“As part of our Charting the Core strategy, we have identified initiatives supporting $300 million of cost efficiencies across the organization, and we are using this as an opportunity to accelerate certain initiatives to capture benefits even sooner,” he said.Of note, first quarter 2025 earnings showed significant savings across multiple categories year over year when compared to the first quarter of 2024.Highlights:Commissions Transportation and Other: $396[...]