Cruise News Briefing - October 31, 2021. Passengers on Mardi Gras’ inaugural cruise break its record for donations to St. Jude. Over 2/3 of Royal Caribbean’s new world cruise sold out within its first week of being on sale. Nassau, Bahamas saw an all-star lineup of ships docked on Friday. Cruise line stocks were mixed on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 29, 2021. Carnival Radiance has arrived in Miami. MSC Seaview will be based in two Caribbean homeports this winter. Luxury line Silversea plans to introduce a hybrid-powered ship in 2023. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 28, 2021. Princess and P&O Australia cancel more Australia and New Zealand sailings. Mardi Gras arrives in the godmother’s home country of the Dominican Republic. Viking Orion calls on St. Kitts for the first time. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - October 27, 2021. The CDC’s extension of the Conditional Sailing Order includes some changes. Two Crystal Cruises ships met for the first time in the Bahamas. MSC Cruises is holding an art contest for the hull of its upcoming ship. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 26, 2021. The CDC has extended its Conditional Sailing Order. Two more cruise ships resumed sailings over the weekend. Virgin Voyages’ ship Scarlet Lady rescued distressed sailors between Florida and Cuba on Monday. Cruise line stocks are mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 25, 2021. Mardi Gras has been christened at Port Canaveral. Seven Celebrity ships will be sailing in Europe in 2023. After an extensive renovation, Carnival Radiance is on her way to North America. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 22, 2021. Viking Cruises has started seasonal cruises from Port Everglades to the Caribbean and Panama Canal. Disney Cruise Line will be a part of the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Two cruise lines update vaccine requirements. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 21, 2021. Royal Caribbean launches first-ever 274-night world cruise. Holland America’s new ship Rotterdam is on its way to North America. Princess Cruises’ enters the app-based sports betting market. Cruise line stocks were flat on Wednesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 20, 2021. Former Carnival Fascination is bound for the cruise ship scrap yard. MSC Cruises prepares to welcome international travelers on November 8. UK-based cruise operator Marella will take delivery of a former Celebrity Cruises ship. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 19, 2021. MSC Cruises will pay river cruise line Uniworld for a 2019 incident in Venice. Carnival Freedom makes first return calls for Carnival to two Caribbean destinations. Istanbul welcomes the second cruise ship visit of the year. Cruise stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 18, 2021. Tampa welcomed its first ship for a passenger cruise since the shutdown over the weekend. Carnival has raised almost $300,000 for St. Jude in three months. Holland America has named the godmother of its newest ship Rotterdam. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 15, 2021. Princess announces plans for three more ships to resume operations in early 2022. Captain Kate McCue will be captain of Celebrity’s upcoming ship. Windstar Cruises will soon have two yachts sailing in French Polynesia. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - October 14, 2021. Princess and Holland America have extended their vaccination and testing requirements into 2022. Viking has announced its next ocean ship. Jacksonville welcomed an expedition ship for a port call on Wednesday. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - October 13, 2021. Disney Cruise Line will sail from five U.S. homeports in early 2023. Celebrity Cruises will operate three ships in Alaska for the summer 2023 season. The Port of Tampa is gearing up for its return to cruise operations. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 12, 2021. The Port of San Francisco has welcomed its first cruise ship since the industry shutdown. Carnival Elation has resumed cruises from Port Canaveral. Grand Turk is preparing to welcome cruise ships back in time for peak tourist season in the Caribbean. Cruise line stocks were flat for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 11, 2021. Carnival Freedom restarted service from Miami, Florida over the weekend. While on the west coast, Holland America’s ms Koningsdam entered into service from San Diego. And MSC Cruises said they will be christening both the MSC Seaview and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve on the same day. Cruise stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 8, 2021. Disney Cruise Line has revealed new details on the kids’ and teen clubs aboard Disney Wish. Holland America has announced a special offer on cruises from San Diego for members of the military. Carnival is celebrating three months since its restart. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 7, 2021. Majestic Princess has set sail from the Port of Los Angeles — the ship’s home for the fall and winter season. Carnival Cruise Line has delayed the return of five of its ships until 2022. Explora Journeys held a steel cutting ceremony for its second ship. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 6, 2021. Virgin Voyages’ ship Scarlet Lady is finally set to sail from Miami. Disney Magic has finished her UK summer cruises and is now headed to Miami. MSC Cruises has announced its first winter program in Northern Europe. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 5, 2021. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico anticipates 14 cruise ship calls this month. Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain is currently servicing eight cruise ships in wet and dry docks. Storylines, Inc. has added more large residences on its upcoming condo ship, MV Narrative. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - October 4, 2021. Carnival Corporation commits to 110 or more cruise calls to Jamaica through April 2022. Disney Wonder has resumed cruises from San Diego. Due to overwhelming demand, Carnival Cruise Line has added a second cruise to Greenland. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - October 1, 2021. The Port of San Diego welcomes its first two cruise ships since the industry shutdown today. Royal Caribbean has signed a memorandum of understanding to invest in cruise facilities in St. Thomas and St. Croix. Seabourn Encore is now scheduled to return to service sooner than previously anticipated. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.