Sam Hamilton

NCL Revamps Wi-Fi: Basic vs Streaming, Video Requires Upgrade

Norwegian Cruise Line updates internet offerings for guests and crew, rolling out two tiers to take effect fleetwide beginning upcoming embarkations.

Carnival Conquest Axes Four Feb 2025 Cruises After Drydock

Carnival cancels Carnival Conquest sailings following drydock rescheduling. The line said affected cruises were planned to depart PortMiami in Feb.

DNV to Advise Kolon Global on 400MW Wando Jangbogo

NCLH Confirms David Herrera Exit; Sommer Steps In

NCLH has said that David J. Herrera, who had been serving as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, left the company effective August 20th.

Royal Princess Set for Southeast Asia Debut in 2026

Princess Cruises has revealed that the Royal Princess cruise ship will set sail in Southeast Asia for the very first time in October 2026.

UK Ports to Trial Carbon Capture Tech on Ships

Large black exhaust pipes designed to trap harmful emissions will soon be seen on ships in Europe, thanks to United Kingdom government funding.

Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises

Leah Talactac, the president and CFO at Viking, has said that the company is prepared to pursue acquisitions if the right situation emerges.

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.

NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is now using Quvia’s Dynamic Bandwidth Switch, part of the company’s Network Capacity Controller (NCC) platform.

Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm

Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.

Celebrity Millennium Marks 25 Years of Sailing

Celebrity Millennium officially celebrated 25 years in service, having been delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on June 22, 2000.

China to Launch Cruise Food Standards at CCS18

The China International Cruise Food Standards will be formally introduced at the 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference according to an announcement

Princess Cruises Faces Backlash Over Tattoo Ban

Princess Cruises is under fire from crew members after unveiling a new policy that requires all visible tattoos to be covered while on duty.

Loyalty Members Drive 40% of Royal Caribbean Bookings

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, Jason Liberty, announced that nearly 40% of bookings are now made by members of its cross-brand loyalty program.