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Latest News...Explora Journeys has formally named Explora III in Barcelona, marking the entry of the brand’s first LNG-powered vessel and the midpoint in its planned six-ship fleet. The ceremony followed the ship’s early delivery in Genoa on July 23 and a five-night Mediterranean Prelude Journey that brought the vessel to Spain for its official christening. The naming event took place alongside...
Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 financial results that exceeded its earlier guidance, supported by increased capacity, cost-efficiency initiatives and stronger-than-expected profitability. The company posted revenue of $2.6 billion, up 4.9% year over year, and GAAP net income of $223 million, with earnings per share of $0.48...
Latest News...Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, announcing an expanded schedule that will include the company’s highest number of European port calls in almost ten years. The program features increased visits across Norway, Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands, along with broader deployment in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands...
Excitement was in the air at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, today, as Royal Caribbean International marked an important milestone in the development of Odyssey of the Seas. Scheduled to be delivered in fall 2020, Odyssey received its first block as the keel was officially lowered and put into place.
The keel laying marks an important milestone in the development of Odyssey of the Seas, as it signifies the beginning of the ship’s physical construction. During the ceremony, a 79-ton block was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane.
Newly minted coins were placed under the keel, which then stays in place until the end of construction. Once the ship is nearing completion, the coins are retrieved and presented to the ship’s Captain and crew, to be placed on board the ship. According to maritime tradition, the coins are said to bring luck to the ship during its construction and then to its Captain and crew when she is at sea.
Odyssey of the Seas’ deployment and itineraries will be revealed later this year.
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