Perfect Day Mexico Turmoil Continues
Since Royal Caribbean Group’s ambitious plans to turn the Mexican port of Costa Maya into a private destination known as Perfect Day Mexico.
Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines
Cunard
Cunard Deck Plans Reveal Changes Coming for Queen Mary 2
Deck plans available online for Cunard Line’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, show that the vessel will undergo some dramatic changes in 2027, adding.
Business
Design
Have Mainstream Cruise Lines Lost the Plot?
At Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami this spring, the emphasis was clear: profits and shareholder value are the watchwords of the day..
Viking
Viking Appoints Leah Talactac as CEO
While announcing its Q1 2026 earnings, Viking revealed that it has appointed Leah Talactac as CEO, with founder Torstein Hagen moving to an.
Destination Focus
Alaska 2026 Kicks Off with New Players
The 2026 Alaska cruise season has kicked off in a big way from Vancouver, Canada, and Seattle, Washington. This year – the busiest.
Business
Cruise Lines
Close-In Bookings Increase in Popularity
As cruise operators release their Q1 2026 earnings, a decided pattern is emerging: the increase in popularity of close-in bookings. Close-in bookings are.
Financial Analysis
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Q1 2026 Outlook Strong
Royal Caribbean Group’s Q1 2026 earnings call revealed strong results to analysts and investors, which exceeded the company’s revised guidance estimates. Royal Caribbean.
Business
Seatrade Reveals Booming Industry with Looming Challenges
Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest gathering of cruise industry professionals, just wrapped up its 41st year in Miami Beach, Florida, this past week,.
Health & Safety
Operations
Cruise Lines Face Challenges for Ships Trapped in Middle East
As the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, an increasing crisis is presenting itself to the.
Financial Analysis
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.
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.
Health & Safety
Operations
Middle East Unrest Disrupts Cruise Sector
Updated 8 March 2026: Following unrest over cartel violence in Mexico, the US military operation in Venezuela earlier this year, and continued unrest.
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.