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PortMiami announced that it has highest-ever cruise passenger total of 8,233,056 travelers in Fiscal Year 2024, which started October 1, 2023 and ended September 30, 2024. The Port experienced a 12.79% increase in cruise passenger totals compared to its previous record of 7,299,294 passengers in Fiscal Year 2023, according to a statement.“PortMiami continues to break records and uphold its status as the Cruise Capital of the World©. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire PortMiami team and our valued cruise line partners on reaching this extraordinary achievement,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.“PortMiami has not only[...]

Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise corporations following the third quarter of 2024. Traditionally, the third quarter has been the key part of the year for cruise operators, as it spans the summer months with more family travel and more deployment into higher yielding markets such... Source link

The latest edition of the global cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News shows that 67 ships are scheduled to enter service by 2036. With the recent addition of two newbuilds for Viking, the new vessels are now scheduled to add over 170,000 berths to the global cruise market. [Note: Download a print-ready PDF of... Source link

According to an update shared by Scenic Cruises, the Scenic Eclipse is currently in drydock in Galveston, Texas, for the installation of a new Azipod.The new propulsion unit will replace one that is currently inoperable, the company explained in a social media post.Scenic added that it’s working closely with its partner ABB Group to get the work completed in time for the vessel’s next cruise.The replacement Azipod will be delivered to Texas via a specially chartered Antonov 124 aircraft, one of the world’s largest cargo planes, the company said.Captain James Griffiths, Scenic Group’s general manager of ocean operations;[...]

Fincantieri announced that it has signed contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the the previous vessels for Viking, which Fincantieri has already built. Both ships will be delivered in 2030. The ships will be 54,300 tons with capacity for 998 guests. In addition, Fincantieri and Viking have also... Source link

Following a seven-year hiatus, Azamara Cruises is set to return to Alaska in the summer of 2026, the company announced in a press release.According to Azamara, the voyages in the region will visit unspoiled destinations and will include excursions aimed at bringing guests closer to natural beauty, unparalleled wildlife and authentic culture.The Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to offer a series of ten- to 13-night cruises in Alaska starting in May 2026.The itineraries were curated to offer visits to remote destinations in the region and provide extended stays in port of over ten hours, the company highlighted.“We are excited[...]