Genting moves on Lloyd Werft
Genting Hong Kong, the owner of Star Cruises and Crystal Cruises as well as a significant shareholder in NCL Holdings has acquired a stake in German Shipyard Lloyd Werft.
Tag: business
Did Norwegian miss the boat with AIDA?
While researching for by last article on Royal Viking Line I found that at one point Norwegian Cruise Line had acquired AIDA before selling it back less than two years later. I don’t think any cruise ship has transformed cruising as much as AIDAcara.
The Rise and Fall of Royal Viking Line
In the continuation of our ‘The Rise and Fall of’ series we are looking at Royal Viking Line. This is probably one of the most loved cruise lines to have ever ceased to exist. The Norwegian Company was based in San Francisco, founded as a partnership of three Norwegian shipping lines the company’s brand name… Read More The Rise and Fall of Royal Viking Line
What next for Hapag-Lloyd?
TUI Group AG, the travel group has announced plans to align its global brands under its TUI brand, this has been a long process, the company has been aligning its offerings since it acquired Thomson Travel Group.
Why Liverpool is perfect for Crystal Cruises new office…
I’m bound to be a fan of Liverpool, I currently live here, and have done for several years. With that world class waterfront, culture, museums, public events, low cost of living – I think its perfect. Crystal Cruises, under the new ownership of Genting Hong Kong, is pursuing a huge expansion plan. This will involve the… Read More Why Liverpool is perfect for Crystal Cruises new office…
The Rise & Fall of: Royal Olympic Cruises
Continuing our popular series ‘The Rise & Fall of’ we are looking at Royal Olympic Cruises, whose collapse is a prime example of the dangers in the cruise industry. If you used to work for Royal Olympic Cruises or had been on a Royal Olympic Cruise please comment below, send us an email (Liam@Crociere.co.uk) or contact us on… Read More The Rise & Fall of: Royal Olympic Cruises
Two New Cruise Lines for Finland?
You probably would say that the current economic environment would be one you that you would consider launching a cruise line, especially not two.
Royal’s New Crystal
Royal Caribbean has today announced the purchase of Crystal Cruises from NYK, the purchase will see Royal Caribbean’s current Azamara brand merged into Crystal with Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey being renamed Crystal Quest and Crystal Serenity.
100 Years of Profits : Titanic
6 Years ago I had an English Teacher, This English teacher was passionate about the Titanic and loved everything about it. He claimed however that Titanic was the most successful ship in the history of the world, and that thought grasped me. He had a point.
Chapter 11 : Could a Cruise Line do an American?
In the wake of the collapse of American Airline into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, I wondered if it was possible for a cruise line to perform a similar maneuver. Now in the United Kingdom this came as a bit of a shock, the fact American hadn’t been into bankruptcy like Delta and United made us believe… Read More Chapter 11 : Could a Cruise Line do an American?
