Saga reported a return to profit for its cruise and travel businesses last year, however it continues to look for a partner for its two-ship ocean cruising arm in order to reduce debt and support growth.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings plans to report first quarter financial results on May 1.

The $1.9m sale of the two former American Queen Voyages lakes (coastal) vessels Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator to John Waggoner was approved by a bankruptcy court.

Aiming to cut interest expense, Carnival Corp. & plc launched a private offering for €500m of new senior unsecured notes due 2030 to refinance its €500m 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026.

Cruise operator Viking's F-1 prospectus for a public offering in the US shows a $1.86b loss in 2023 on improving revenues of $4.7b, up from $3.2b in 2022.

The successful bid for American Queen Voyages' two lakes (coastal) vessels was $1.9m, buyer TBA, and the sale of the four river vessels to American Cruise Lines was approved for the adjusted price of $6m.

The strong booking environment isn't pent-up demand from loyalists — many new customers are discovering cruising's value versus land vacations, Carnival Corp. & plc CEO Josh Weinstein said.

Carnival Corp. & plc is equivocal on a possible second newbuild in 2028 but said any additional capex from recent orders won't deter a return to investment grade status.

Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key is driving demand, Carnival Corp. & plc CEO Josh Weinstein said Wednesday.

Carnival Corp. & plc's first quarter net loss was lower than expected on record revenues and booking volumes hit an all-time high with prices considerably higher year over year.