MSC Orchestra's full winter program in the Red Sea was canceled due to the proximity of some ports to Israel and restrictions in bordering countries that the line said would have adversely affected the experience for passengers.

Deb Corbett, Ponant’s GM sales & marketing Asia Pacific, announced Kristina Sambaher's appointment as business development manager for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

John Padgett, making his first trip to Australia since being appointed president of Princess Cruises in October 2021, was in Sydney Monday to welcome the inaugural arrival of Royal Princess, which will homeport there for the next six months.

SH Diana sailed into Saudi Arabia for the first time ever this month, calling at Yanbu, Baridi Island and Jeddah. 

Adam Aron, a longtime director at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, resigned from the board, effective immediately.

Royal Princess made its first call to New Zealand as one of five Princess Cruises ships that will visit this summer, bringing more than 100,000 visitors and almost $150m in economic value.

Ponant shared details of its winter 2024/25 Arctic cruises in Scandinavia and the Baltic leading up to its pioneering Canadian winter sailings in early 2025.

Explora Journeys made two senior appointments to its executive leadership team in the hotel operations and food and beverage sectors.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closed its private offering of $790m senior secured notes due 2029 at 8.125%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings plans to report third quarter financial results on Nov. 1.