Major cruise group full-year financial performance review
The full-year 2025 financial and volume data of major listed cruise groups not only marks another milestone but shows a widening spectrum of
Financial Analysis
Orderbook Analysis
Ocean cruise newbuilding delivery and orderbook updates
While megaship construction orders still drive the expansion of the orderbook, the expedition segment is quietly making a comeback. Steady commitment to the
Technology
Digital twins grow from ship design to operations
Rapid technological advances are likely to grow the footprint of digital twins in ship design and operations, including for dealing with emergencies and
Business
The Midsize Ship Gap
From the moment a ship enters the water, the countdown to its eventual demise begins. Ships have a far more finite life span
Ports
Pitch perfect
Effective pitching to cruise lines is not simple. Getting it right can bring calls. Getting it wrong – lack of preparation, a misjudged
Business
How MSC Cruises Unlocked the Japanese Market
The Japanese cruise market was long thought promising but underdeveloped. Among the international lines operating there, MSC Cruises is an unusual case: a
Business
MedCruise explores year-round cruising in Mediterranean
The focus of the 67th MedCruise General Assembly was year-round cruising in the Mediterranean, with a number of benefits and challenges highlighted during
Orderbook Analysis
Ocean cruise newbuilding delivery and orderbook updates – swelling at fastest pace in years
Both the volume of newbuildings delivered and the size of the current orderbook have shown further signs of a rapid revival since our
Financial Analysis
Major cruise groups nine-month financial performance review. Clear evidence of a slower pace.
The latest nine-month financial performance figures of the three major listed cruise groups are clear evidence of a slowdown, confirming earlier indications. By
Destination Focus
The New Last Frontier: Holland America’s Great Bear Rainforest Sailings
In the annals of Alaskan cruise history, there are key moments that redefine the destination experience, in a region that for decades has
Business
Crewing challenges in a tightening labour market
Vast orderbooks of ships, including cruise vessels, are fuelling the demand for seafarers, while the supply struggles to keep up. This means that
Health & Safety
Abandon ship: Making the case for new safety regulations in the megaship era
Imagine a scenario where the unthinkable happens at sea: a megaship carrying thousands of people is on fire. Is evacuating the entire ship
New Ship Reviews
Norwegian Aqua: Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest vessel aims to deliver more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) continues its path of growth and innovation by launching the 20th vessel of its fleet. Norwegian Aqua, built by
Financial Analysis
Major cruise groups financial performance review Signs of softening in a strong market
The three major cruise groups have broadly delivered another set of strong results despite the increasing economic uncertainty and polarisation in the world.
New Ship Reviews
MSC World America: Making a ship more American
What is it that gives a cruise ship its identity? Is it a name, a hull painting, or a statement piece of art