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Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) announced its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results, marking its third consecutive quarter with a positive operating result and continued revenue growth.For the fourth quarter of 2024, Havila’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 reached NOK 403 million, a notable increase from NOK 249 million in the same period in 2023. For the full year, the company’s total revenue reached NOK 1.529 billion, compared to NOK 764 million in 2023.Operating costs for the quarter amounted to NOK 352 million, mainly driven by regular operational expenses for its four-ship fleet. Havila Voyages reported an operating[...]

The Port of Rio de Janeiro is expected to host eight cruise ships during the upcoming Carnival celebrations, which extend between March 1 and 5, 2025.According to a press release, Pier Mauá will host over 20,000 passengers during this timeframe, as well as two four-day visits.The lineup includes vessels from Azamara, Costa, Crystal, MSC and Silversea.After entering service in August, the Silver Ray will arrive in Rio de Janeiro for the first time on March 1. The LNG-powered vessel is set to remain docked at Pier Mauá for four days.Other highlights of the lineup include the Crystal Serenity,[...]

Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, emphasized the company’s prioritized focus on guest experience at the company’s year-end and fourth-quarter earnings call.The company highlighted its strategy to put all efforts into delivering an outstanding financial performance by providing a great guest experience.“I’m pleased to report continued exceptional customer demand over across our portfolio through the fourth quarter, which drove net yield up 9 percent,” Sommer said.“This is not a finance-driven organization; this is a customer-driven organization … to the extent that we can deliver extraordinary products; whether it’s on the cruise side or the[...]

Ponant is offering three exclusive itineraries to observe the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Departing from Iceland and Spain, the sailings are designed for optimal viewing at sea, with onboard specialists guiding guests through the event. As the ship sets sail into the open sea, the captains will position the at the ideal... Source link

Delivered to AIDA Cruises on February 4, 2010, the AIDAblu has recently celebrated its 15th year with the  brand.As the fourth ship in the company’s Sphinx Class series, the 71,300-ton vessel was built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.According to the shipbuilder, the ship features a design tailored to the German market, offering comfortable interiors and state-of-the-art technology.When it entered service, the AIDAblu featured the first-ever brewery at sea, Meyer Werft said, as well as the largest spa and wellness center onboard a cruise ship.Other highlights of the ship’s design include a higher number of cabins with[...]

After departing from Philadelphia earlier this month, the SS United States recently arrived at the Florida coastline.Being towed to the port of Mobile in Alabama, the former ocean liner is sailing on its last voyage ahead of becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.In a picture shared by Port Everglades, the 1952-built vessel is seen passing Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday afternoon.Fans are able to follow the ship’s journey live via a special GPS tracking tool installed onboard, which is available at this link.After spending nearly 30 years docked in Pennsylvania, the SS United States sailed from its berth at[...]