Going Public: Viking Files Confidentially for IPO Date: 2024-02-26 10:16:36 Order: 0 Viking has filed confidentially for an IPO with the SEC, offering investors a stake in its European river cruise market position, expanding ocean fleet, and other ventures. Cruise
Princess Implements 100% Penalty Unless Booking Cancelled Within 30 to 60 Days Date: 2024-02-23 09:49:39 Order: 0 Princess is changing its cancellation policies. Passengers who want to avoid the 100% cancellation fee must cancel at least 30 to 60 days before sailing dates. Cruise
With Record Wave Bookings, Royal Caribbean Increases Financial Guidance for 2024 Date: 2024-02-23 09:49:11 Order: 0 Since Royal Caribbean’s Q4 2023 earnings call, the line has increased Financial Guidance based on the best WAVE bookings in its history. Cruise
American Queen Voyages for Sale as Parent Hornblower Gets New Majority Owner Date: 2024-02-22 10:22:31 Order: 0 American Queen Voyages is up for sale, with parent Hornblower Group getting a new majority owner, Strategic Value Partners. Cruise
American Queen Voyages Makes 'Difficult Decision to Shut Down:' All Remaining Cruises Cancelled Date: 2024-02-21 10:09:19 Order: 140 American Queen Voyages has shut down. According to media reports, this information was released via a voice message on the company’s reservation call center as well as in a message to... Cruise
Cunard to Homeport in Miami as Part of New Cruise Programs Date: 2024-02-20 10:25:08 Order: 0 Cunard sailings from Miami, scheduled for September 2025 to January 2027go on sale next month. Cruise
Fincantieri Delivers Sun Princess; Maiden Voyage Delayed to 28FEB Date: 2024-02-15 09:31:50 Order: 0 Fincantieri has delivered Sun Princess. Entry to service is now scheduled for embarkation on maiden voyage on 28FEB from Civitavecchia. Cruise
Brazil Travel Warning on Dengue Fever Hits at Carnival Time Date: 2024-02-14 10:33:34 Order: 0 Health officials in Brazil are warning about widespread cases of dengue fever reaching 10,000 cases just as thousands of people gather in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival. Cruise
Three Celebrity Chefs to Join 2024 MSC World Cruise Date: 2024-02-14 10:32:29 Order: 0 Celebrity chefs Riffel, Vila Espejo, and Ekstedt will join MSC Poesia's 2024 world cruise, offering passengers South African, Brazilian, and Scandinavian cuisines. Cruise
Princess Cruises Cancels Delayed Sun Princess Inaugural for Second Time Date: 2024-02-14 10:31:49 Order: 0 Technical issues have resulted in the second cancellation of the maiden voyage of the Sun Princess. Full refunds are being issued, and agency commissions are protected. Cruise
Cunard to Host ‘Record-Breaking’ Number of Agents on 2024 Ship Visits Date: 2024-02-14 10:31:15 Order: 0 Cunard will host its largest-ever ship visit program in 2024, inviting 450 advisors to events from July to December, including visits on its newest ship, the Queen Anne. Cruise
Hotel Superyachts: The Ritz Carlton Did it, Now Accor Plans Orient Express Yacht and Four Seasons Yachts are in the Offing Date: 2024-02-14 10:30:36 Order: 0 Luxury hotel groups as the Ritz-Carlton investing in ultra-luxurious superyachts as an extension of their brands, including Four Seasons Yachts, Orient Express Silenseas, and Aman at Sea. Cruise
Cruise Line Website Traffic Spiking this Wave Season: Similarweb Date: 2024-02-12 10:43:18 Order: 0 According to Similarweb, Holland America's online traffic surged by 49%, Royal Caribbean saw a 22% boost in January, and Celebrity experienced a 31.7% increase over the past year. Cruise
The Return of the Cruise—Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z and Icon of the Seas Date: 2024-02-12 10:42:39 Order: 0 Cruises are having a big moment—more travellers are expected to set sail in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, driven largely by TikTok and Gen Z passengers. Cruise
Gwen Stefani Named as Godmother of Carnival’s Jubilee Date: 2024-02-09 10:15:43 Order: 0 Singer Gwen Stefani will act as godmother of Carnival’s new ship: Carnival Jubilee. The ceremony will take place in Galveston, Texas, on 24FEB. Cruise
