Princess Cruises takes delivery of Star Princess
A new “Love Boat” is headed for Fort Lauderdale, after first making a debut Mediterranean cruise. Star Princess – the second Sphere-class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – was officially delivered
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Royal Caribbean secures new building slots at Meyer Turku and plans more Icons
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has reached a long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures the its rights to build at the yard through the next decade. It is also adding
Princess Cruises’ new Star Princess completes sea trials
Princess Cruises’ highly anticipated second Sphere-Class ship, the Star Princess, which is currently being built by Fincantieri, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its sea trials. The ship
Everllence and Meyer Re partner up on methanol
Meyer Re, the Meyer Group’s central hub for all its service offerings, has established a strategic partnership with Everllence to advance maritime methanol retrofit solutions. The partnership aims to develop a comprehensive
Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard launches Viking Mira
Viking Mira, the newest ocean ship for Torstein Hagen-led Viking (NYSE: VIK) was launched today at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard. The ship is scheduled to debut in spring 2026, offering itineraries in the
V.Ships Leisure to provide end-to-end ship management for Marella Cruises
V.Ships Leisure, part of V.Group, has been awarded a ship management contract by Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line. The five-year agreement will cover the full technical, crewing, digital and ESG
Jason Liberty to succeed Richard Fain as Royal Caribbean chair
Royal Caribbean Group president and CEO Jason Liberty is to succeed Richard Fain as chairman of the company’s board when he steps down from that role in fourth quarter 2025. Fain will
Viking floats out its newest Nile River ship, Viking Thoth
Ocean and river cruise specialist Viking [NYSE: VIK] reports that its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—has been floated out at the Arab Contractors Company’s Massara shipyard in Cairo,
MSC Cruises names Erin Douglas senior VP trade sales
MSC Cruises reports that Erin Douglas will serve as its senior vice president of trade sales in the U.S. starting May 12. Douglas joined MSC Cruises in 2022 and previously served as
Chesapeake Shipbuilding opts for Aquarius retractable stabilizers
Continuing a15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md., Kongsberg Maritime is supplying its Aquarius retractable stabilizers for installation on the latest newbuild cruise ships under construction at the shipyard for American