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Royal Caribbean Group has placed all its new cruise ship orders through 2027, said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call in late October. “You certainly have seen all of our orders through 2027 and maybe even into 2028,” Liberty said. Those orders include three more Icon-class ships, one... Source link

Cruisebound announced that it has successfully closed a $13 million financing round.Cruisebound provides a database of worldwide sailings as well as features like multi-cabin booking, a free 24-hour cabin hold, flexible payment options and no booking fees.According to a press release, the investment was led by Thayer Ventures, with participation from Link Ventures, former Booking Holdings Chairman and CEO Jeff Boyd, PAR Capital Ventures, Tripadvisor co-founder and former CEO Steve Kaufer, Flybridge, Plug & Play Ventures, and several other investors.“As avid travelers, we were intrigued by the convenience and value of going on a cruise, but struggled to[...]

The Port of Montreal officially concluded its 2024 cruise season with the departure of the last two ships, Oceania’s Insignia and Nautica.The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) welcomed over 50,000 passengers and 20 ships from 14 cruise lines.The event was celebrated at the Port of Montreal Tower, attended by Julie Gascon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, the officers of the Insignia and Nautica, and relevant figures in the Montreal cruise industry, including Marc-Yves Bertin, CEO of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority.“The arrival of these nine new cruise ships shows that cruise lines have taken greater interest in[...]

Selar is planning to offer a product that focuses on premium experiential luxury, as well as sustainability, when it launches service in 2026 with a new 36-guest shipAccording to the company’s CEO and Founder, Sophie Galvagnon, the concept is built around a smaller ship..“My vision is operating on a small scale,” she said, noting that vessels with several hundred passengers have a significant impact on remote areas.Selar plans to sail to remote parts of the world, starting with year-round service in the Arctic from mid-2026.Sustainable operations in remote regions require a smaller number of passengers, she said, noting[...]

Costa Cruises is investing in offering a consistent product to maintain strong demand in Brazil, said Dario Rustico, general manager for the Americas.The Carnival Corporation-owned brand achieved high satisfaction rates during last year’s South America season, he noted at the 5th Forum CLIA Brazil, an industry gathering that recently took place in Brasilia.Keeping guests satisfied has helped drive demand in the Brazilian market, which saw record-breaking numbers in 2023-24, Rustico added.This positive feedback not only encourages repeat guests but also instills confidence in the tourism supply chain, including travel advisors and other professionals, who feel motivated to recommend[...]

Antarctica21 announced a new collaboration with HIF Global, an e-fuel producer, to become the first company in the cruise industry to integrate synthetic gasoline into its operations.According to a press release, the exclusive agreement marks a significant step towards sustainable tourism in Antarctica.E-fuel, a synthetic fuel produced from green hydrogen and recycled CO2, is said to be a promising alternative, being chemically equivalent to current gasoline.It requires no modifications to engines or existing infrastructure, Antarctica21 said, thereby supporting global decarbonization goals.The partnership is the first step in Antarctica21’s plan to shift its operations toward the exclusive use of[...]