Jason Liberty

Royal Caribbean inks agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Edge 6

Miami-headquartered Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028.

Edge 6 or “Xcel 2” will be the sister-ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to make its inaugural sailing later this year. Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge – the first ship in the series, which was delivered in 2018.

“Cele...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/royal-caribbean-inks-agreement-with-chantiers-de-latlantique-for-edge-6/

CLIA names Bud Darr its new president and CEO

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as its new president and CEO, February 3, 2025. Darr succeeds Kelly Craighead, who, earlier this year, announced her plans to leave the organization at year’s end.

Darr returns to CLIA, where he served as senior vice president of technical and regulatory affairs from 2010 to 2017. He joins CLIA from MSC Group where he served as executive vice president, maritime policy and government affairs for more than seven...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/clia-names-bud-darr-its-new-president-and-ceo/

Royal Caribbean Group orders fourth giant Icon Class ship

The days of the post-pandemic cruise ship ordering pause are rapidly fading into the past. Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reported that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to its Royal Caribbean International brand in 2027. The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.

“Building on the incredible momentum and market response to the launch of Icon of the Seas and the excitement...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/royal-caribbean-group-orders-fourth-giant-icon-class-ship/

VIDEO: Royal Caribbean hosts maritime decarbonization summit on Utopia of the Seas

In an initiative to accelerate the maritime industry towards its net zero sustainability goals, Royal Caribbean Group recently hosted a three-day maritime decarbonization summit aboard its newest ship, Utopia of the Seas. Joined by over 70 leaders from across the maritime industry, including fuel providers, technology developers, shipbuilders and ship operators, the summit was held in collaboration with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.

Discussions held during the...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/video-royal-caribbean-hosts-maritime-decarbonization-summit-on-utopia-of-the-seas/

Bert Hernandez succeeds Barbara Muckermann as Silversea Cruises president

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that Bert Hernandez has been named president of its ultra luxury Silversea Cruises brand. He succeeds Barbara Muckermann, who is leaving Royal Caribbean Group after 14 years with Silversea to pursue other opportunities.

VIDEO: Eco-friendly Silver Nova sails on maiden voyage

“I have had the pleasure of working with Barbara since 2018 when Silversea joined Royal Caribbean Group, first in her role as chief marketing and commercial officer and later as...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/bert-hernandez-succeeds-barbara-muckermann-as-silversea-cruises-president/

Royal Caribbean confirms order for seventh Oasis Class ship

Coming hard on the heels of Carnival Corporation’s first order of of a newbuild cruise ship in five years, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a seventh Oasis Class ship for delivery to its Royal Caribbean International fleet in 2028.

Today’s announcement follows Royal Caribbean Group’s recent introduction of three new ships including Silver Nova, Celebrity Ascent and Icon of the Seas....

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/royal-caribbean-confirms-order-for-seventh-oasis-class-ship/

Jason Liberty named new CLIA chair

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), whose cruise line members representing 95% of the world’s ocean-going cruise lines reports that Royal Caribbean Group president and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed chairman by the CLIA board of directors. He succeeds Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises S.A. who served in the role since January 2021.

“On behalf of the CLIA community including ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines, suppliers, business partners, travel...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/jason-liberty-named-new-clia-chair/

Royal Caribbean cruises to a $1 billion quarter

Shares in Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) were trading up today, as the company reported third quarter results that topped analysts’ expectations. The cruise giant reported net income for the third quarter of $1.0 billion or $3.65 per share compared to net Income of $33.0 million or $0.13 per share for the same period in the prior year. The company also reported adjusted net Income of $1.1 billion or $3.85 per share for the third quarter compared to adjusted net income of $65.8 million or...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/royal-caribbean-cruises-to-a-1-billion-quarter/