Extra Norwegian Viva Cruises Canceled
In a letter to booked friends, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed that it has canceled six further sailings on its upcoming ship Norwegian Viva. The road cited international provide chain constraints as the rationale for the delay.
Now, as a substitute of debuting on July 3, 2023, the ship is scheduled to sail her maiden voyage on August twenty sixth from Civitavecchia, the port for Rome.
Friends impacted by the change can both transfer their reserving to a comparable itinerary on Norwegian Getaway at a 20 % low cost, or request a full refund. Regardless of which choice they select, all friends will obtain a ten % future cruise credit score.
Norwegian Viva was delayed as soon as earlier than; the ship’s first two authentic voyages had been additionally canceled as a result of provide chain points.
STORY: Six Extra Sailings Canceled on Upcoming Norwegian Cruise Line Ship
Port Canaveral Cruise Enterprise Exceeding Expectations
Port Canaveral has introduced that cruise enterprise is presently exceeding expectations as ship occupancy is at greater than 100%.
2022 occupancy had been forecast at 50 % for the primary three months of the 12 months, and 75 % for the final 9.
In 2023, Port Canaveral expects 5.8 million cruise passengers, which is a rise of 1.7 million. 909 cruise ship calls are on the books, the vast majority of that are homeport calls (810).
Since July 2022, the port has has hosted over 100,000 passengers per week for six weeks in a row. The week of July 29 noticed 120,300 passengers, which is a brand new port document.
The port anticipates that the top of the 2022 fiscal 12 months will see $122 million in income, which is properly forward of the $109 million that was beforehand projected.
Virgin Voyages Receives $550 Million in New Capital
Virgin Voyages has obtained 550 million {dollars} in new capital to “help its development as a cruise model.” The funding contains financing and capital from present lenders, in addition to from Bain Capital Non-public Fairness and Virgin Group.
After its preliminary deliberate 2020 launch was delayed as a result of international pandemic, Virgin Voyages formally debuted in August 2021.
The road presently operates two ships, Scarlet Girl out of Miami to the Caribbean and Valiant Girl within the Mediterranean. Two further ships, Resilient Girl and Good Girl, are presently below building.
STORY: Virgin Voyages Will get $550 Million in Funding
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