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The Carnival Festivale will debut in 2027 sailing from Port Canaveral and will feature a new outdoor zone on the top three decks, named Sunsation Point, that is a vibrant and exhilarating family fun zone that promises endless entertainment, the company said. The Carnival Tropicale, sailing in 2028, will also feature the new area.On Deck 18, a main feature of Sunsation Point is Carnival Waterworks Ultra, the most family friendly water park at sea and the ultimate destination for splashy excitement. This new area will replace BOLT, the Ultimate Seacoaster that is the top deck feature on the[...]

MSC Cruises has officially opened its new massive cruise terminal in PortMiami during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.The event was attended by key executives of the company and partners, in addition to local and national authorities from the United States and Italy.Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, took the stage during the ceremony to highlight the new facility and thank all partners involved in the project.Also present were Rick Sasso, MSC Cruises’ chairman in the United States; Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri Group; Mariangela Zappia, Italian ambassador to the United States; On.[...]

Carnival Corporation  announced financial results for the first quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for the second quarter 2025.Key Highlights:Record first quarter revenues of $5.8 billion, up over $400 million compared to the prior year.Record net yields1 significantly outperformed December guidance due to strong close in demand and continued strength in onboard revenue.Record first quarter operating income of $543 million, nearly double the prior year.Cumulative advanced booked position for the remainder of the year is in line with the prior year’s record levels with pricing (in constant currency) at historical highs.[...]

Four Seasons Yachts announced the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early 2026.A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise to the role. The company said she was a pioneer in the industry as she made history in 2015 as the first American female captain of a mega cruise ship. She recently left her role at Celebrity Cruises.“Captain Kate McCue is the ideal leader to helm Four Seasons I as we embark on this exciting new chapter in luxury yachting,”[...]

The Norwegian Breakaway recently resumed service following a major refurbishment project in France.After crossing the Atlantic earlier this year, the ship arrived at the Damen shipyard in Brest in late February.The vessel spent over three weeks in drydock to undergo technical maintenance and class work, and saw a number of hotel updates.The updates included various new venues, including the Silver Screen Bistro.Replacing the Spiegel Tent specialty restaurant, the new space offers oversized recliners and retractable tables, serving shareable menu items from Food Republic.The 4,000-guest ship also saw the addition of Horizon Park, a venue with 360° ocean views[...]