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🌊 News in the Cruise Industry! 🚢 Rumor has it that FINCANTIERI and Carnival Corporation are on the verge of signing a major new contract for a series of cruise ships, potentially for the AIDA Cruises brand. If confirmed, this massive order would significantly bolster the European shipbuilding market, securing years of work for countless contractors and suppliers across the continent. This would not only strengthen Fincantieri's already impressive order book but also reaffirm Europe's position as a global leader in shipbuilding. The potential collaboration of experts from various countries underlines the importance of cross-border partnerships in delivering high-quality, innovative ships for the future of cruising. #Shipbuilding #ShipDesign #CruiseIndustry #MaritimeNews #Fincantieri #CarnivalCorporation #Europe

⚓CRUISE SHIP ORDER BOOK⚓ 🛳With the recent addition of two newbuilds for Viking, Viking now has orders through 2030 plus options for four more ships in 2031 and 2032. 🛳Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is leading the way in number of newbuilds with 13 vessels on order for its three brands by 2036. 🛳After welcoming three new ships to its fleet this year, the Royal Caribbean Group will take delivery of seven new vessels by 2028. 🛳MSC Cruises is also growing its fleet significantly, with seven ships entering service for its two brands through 2028. 🛳Carnival Corporation is building six new ships by 2033, including one for the Princess Cruises brand and five for the Carnival Cruise Line brand. 🤯Overall numbers point to 2025 and 2026 as big years for the cruise building business, with 15 vessels entering service each year. 🤯Twelve cruise ships are already on order for 2027, while another seven are set to enter service in 2028, six in 2029 and five in 2030. #cruise #cruising #newbuilds #crew #recruitment

Carnival Corporation faces a $10M impact as cruises shift from Baltimore, affecting earnings and rerouting cruises. Passengers on affected cruises are being transported back to Baltimore from a temporary homeport in Norfolk. Sister ships will take over homeport operations in Baltimore to ensure continuity. Other cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean and American Cruise Lines, are also exploring alternatives for their operations. Norwegian Cruise Line is monitoring the situation for its upcoming cruises later in the year. #MarinerNews #MaritimeIndustry #ShippingNews #Shipping #Maritime

Heraklion builds on cruise performance During the first three quarters of the year, Crete's port of Heraklion has recorded an impressive performance in cruise traffic, strengthening its position as a leading destination in the Mediterranean. The port welcomed 422,996 passengers, an increase of 53.83% compared to the corresponding period of 2023, while the number of cruise ships arrival rose by 16.20%, to 208 ships. Homeporting also increased impressively. During the first nine months of the year, a total of 26 cruise ships chose Heraklion port as their embarkation and disembarkation port. In total, 54,000 passengers embarked at the port, while 49,000 disembarked, reinforcing the port’s role as a hub for round-trip cruise itineraries. (Photo; APE-MPE)

Our General Manager of the Merchant Ships Division Luigi #Matarazzo shared some vital insights about our business and the role it plays in the cruise market at this year’s #CLIA Cruise Week Europe. Talking through topics like the importance of innovative technological solutions in the maritime sector, Fincantieri’s role in the blue economy, and the path forward in achieving net zero emissions by 2035, he was clear in emphasizing how we aim to sustain Fincantieri’s role as a key player in the shipbuilding industry. To hear more from Mr. Matarazzo about Fincantieri, cruise market initiatives, and the importance of collaboration amongst industry leaders, check out the clip below. #Fincantieri #FutureOnBoard #Shipbuilding #Cruise #Innovation #Sustainability

#RiverCruiseNews American Cruise Lines Announces 3 More Newbuilds: Confirms 7 Ships on Order https://lnkd.in/epudf4H7 via Cruise Industry News American Cruise Lines #cruise #rivercruise

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it has ordered three new LNG-powered ships for Carnival Cruise Line, set to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033. This new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross tonnes, will be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, emphasised their commitment to innovation and guest experiences, while CEO Josh Weinstein highlighted the strategic growth and demand for Carnival Cruise Line. The new ships, featuring advanced environmental technologies, will increase Carnival’s LNG-powered fleet to 16 ships by 2033. These additions mark a significant expansion, with five new ship orders for Carnival Cruise Line announced in 2024 alone, and strategic fleet optimizations to enhance guest capacity. #CruiseNews #CarnivalCruiseLine #MaritimeInnovation #SustainableTravel

As a new year approaches, so does the thrill of anticipating brand-new cruise ships. Like in previous years, 2025 promises a lineup of remarkable new vessels. https://lnkd.in/dqNi_pts #shipsandshipping #cruises

At 9am on this day October 1st,1990, a significant moment unfolded as Patrick Hampton, Tracey Deakin and I launched Le Bas International AIR CHARTER WORLDWIDE from the back office of Le Bas Limousines, established two years earlier on Oct 1,1988. Since our inaugural milestone, we've propelled forward with our first booked charter being an AOG, swiftly followed by private jet and commercial charters. Through many industry changes and challenges over the years, our dedicated team of aviation professionals has been the cornerstone of our success. The aviation landscape has evolved, and those embracing change have thrived. Today, we stand stronger than ever, set on a growth trajectory that promises remarkable opportunities for our expanding team. Exciting times lie ahead for our company, with the upcoming establishment of our UK team, and plans for further expansion into mainland EU, UAE, and Asia. We are poised to capitalize on the expanding global market and anticipate continued growth and market dominance. Stay tuned for what lies ahead! 🌟 Pete #AviationIndustry #GlobalExpansion #TeamSuccess

Cruise ships, controlled chaos or logistics? 🛳️ Robert Barceló shares with us the delicate balance of what occurs in the cruising industry from pre-embarking, up until you’re smooth sailing. #FIUChapman #MSLSCM #cruiseships