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NCLH CEO Harry Sommer's 2024 compensation worth $12.8m

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings President/CEO Harry Sommer received 2024 compensation worth $12.8m. This was up from his $8.86m in 2023, when Sommer took over from Frank Del Rio at mid-year. 2024 financial performanceNCLH's 2024 net income was $910.3m on $9.5b in revenues, up 448% and 11% respectively from 2023. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.82, 161% higher than in 2023.
How Port Canaveral's meeting booming cruise demand

1 week ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

With 8.4m cruise passenger movements forecast in fiscal 2025, Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray's proud that his facility — with 'only' six cruise terminals — is close to the numbers of 10-terminal, world-leading PortMiami. Miami racked up a record 8.2m passenger moves in fiscal 2024 and is likely to continue growing with key additions like MSC World America, but the port hasn't made its projections public. Canaveral, meanwhile, is going from 7.6m passenger moves in 2024 to 8.4m.
Cayman voters reject cruise ship berthing

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Cayman Islands voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal for cruise ship berthing. Official election results released Thursday showed 11,973 voters, or 64%, said 'no' to the ballot question 'Should the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?' while 5,417, or 29%, said 'yes.'According to the Elections Office, 18,539 votes were cast, putting voter turnout at 73%.
Norwegian Epic, Pride of America emerging soon with upgrades

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Following its three week dry dock at Marseille, Norwegian Epic will offer more top deck outdoor activities and Vibe, while Pride of America's May 3-31 refurbishment will add a new Starbucks location, a pickleball court and club balcony suites. Norwegian Epic is set to begin its Europe season on May 8, while Pride of America's work will take place May 3-31 before the ship resumes Hawaii service.
Crystal Cup tournament tees up Crystal's new golf program

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Crystal launched The Crystal Cup golf tournament in an exclusive collaboration with golf management company Troon. It fuses travel and golf, culminating in a final at the renowned Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia, home of the PGA Tour's RSM Classic. Ambassadors Luke Donald and Lexi ThompsonFormer World No. 1 and European Ryder Cup captain for 2023 and 2025 Luke Donald and LPGA professional Lexi Thompson will serve as the program's official ambassadors.
Q3 Europe to blame for NCLH short-term 'choppiness': Sommer

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise ReviewNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings experienced 'a little bit of choppiness in the first part of April' mostly related to third quarter Europe bookings, with a 'return to normality this week,' CEO Harry Sommer said Wednesday. Yet no 2026 Europe issuesYet Sommer indicated 'no challenges' for 2026 Europe, when NCLH will have less capacity there, as it increases Caribbean capacity.
NCLH posts Q1 loss, holds full-year outlook despite 'some softening'

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' first quarter net loss of $40.3m, with adjusted EPS of 7 cents per share, was 2 cents lower than Wall Street's expectation. Revenues were $2.1b, about 3% lower than a year ago, mainly because of a 2% decline in capacity days due to larger ships in dry dock and a 'strategic reduction in passenger air participation rates.'NCLH shares were down as much as 8.8% pre-market open Wednesday.
Royal Caribbean sees no consumer pullback on cruise plans

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

US consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in April, however Royal Caribbean Group's own booking data and research show no pullback on vacation plans, CEO Jason Liberty said Tuesday. 'There's some noise in the environment but we are seeing, all things considered, very strong consumer trends for our business,' Liberty told analysts during his company's earnings call.
Royal Caribbean's Q1 outperforms, guidance goes up

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise ReviewStronger than expected pricing on close-in demand drove up Royal Caribbean Group's first quarter adjusted earnings per share to $2.71, 8 cents higher than Wall Street's consensus, and the company raised its full-year guidance. Shares rose more than 4% before market open Tuesday. 2025 guidance $14.55 to $15.552025 EPS guidance goes to $14.55 to $15.55, compared to the $14.93 consensus forecast.
From brunch to nightlife, new Celebrity Xcel draws for couples

2 weeks ago | seatrade-cruise.com | Anne Kalosh

Celebrity Xcel will introduce more activities for couples, including Celebrity Cruises' first brunch concept at alfresco venue Bora, plus new theater and club shows and dance parties. Celebrity's Michael Scheiner, chief marketing and product officer, promised 'date night, all day long.'The fifth Celebrity Edge ship is set to debut in November with 32 food and beverage choices, featuring Bora, with panoramic views and a seafood-forward menu inspired by the Mediterranean.