Carnival Corp. & plc ended 2023 on a high note with a lower than expected net loss, record revenues and a strong booked position. Shares rose more than 6% at market open.

Norwegian Cruise Line will end its policy of paying commission on all elements of the cruise fare after first quarter 2024.

Carnival Corp. & plc plans to report fourth quarter earnings on Dec. 21.

Australia extended the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 through 2024, which means eligible international cruise operators do not need a licence to carry passengers to and from Australian ports.

Cruise Lines International Association promoted Donnie Brown to SVP global maritime policy.

Talks on Galveston's fourth cruise terminal continue as the port's 2024 budget forecasts record operating revenues, cruise calls and passenger count.

Francisco Mallmann, who had a prominent 14-year association with Azamara, has left the company.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings swung to a higher than expected third quarter profit on record revenues and a 9% net yield increase though occupancy was flat at 81%.

From reining in a ship's dry dock scope to cutting food cost a whopping 30%, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is 'razor-focused on costs.'

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shares fell before market open as the company reported a better than expected third quarter profit and record revenues but trimmed its full-year outlook.