Cruise News Today — January 6, 2023: Carnival Confirms Third Cruise Ship Sale, Ship Leaves Dry Dock

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker reports on several significant updates within the cruise industry for early January 2023. Carnival Corporation has identified the third vessel to leave its fleet, confirming that the Aida Aura from the German brand Aida Cruises will depart in September. The ship has completed over 800 voyages and will spend its final season sailing in South Africa and Europe. In separate news, the Queen Victoria departed the Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain, following an unexpected dry dock period required to replace a propeller blade. During this maintenance period, passengers utilized a shuttle service to visit the local area. Additionally, MSC Cruises achieved a milestone as two ships, the MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica, departed from Genoa, Italy, on simultaneous world cruises. These voyages will feature various onboard activities including culinary showcases and production shows. The report concludes with an overview of cruise line stock performance, noting increases for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

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