Universal Cruise Line

[GAcoaster]

I just heard a rumor (not sure how valid) that Universal Destinations & Experiences is planning to enter the cruise business. There weren’t a lot of details, but the rumor is they are exploring partnering with an established player (like they did with Loews for hotels) to create their own cruise line.

Anyone else hear similar rumblings?

 

[mccgavin]

I just heard a rumor (not sure how valid) that Universal Destinations & Experiences is planning to enter the cruise business. There weren’t a lot of details, but the rumor is they are exploring partnering with an established player (like they did with Loews for hotels) to create their own cruise line.

Anyone else hear similar rumblings?

I would take any information from Universal Apex with a grain of salt. They don't have the most reliable track record...

 

[Viator]

I just heard a rumor (not sure how valid) that Universal Destinations & Experiences is planning to enter the cruise business. There weren’t a lot of details, but the rumor is they are exploring partnering with an established player (like they did with Loews for hotels) to create their own cruise line.

Anyone else hear similar rumblings?

Bringing this over here, but the port of Galveston seems to be getting a cruise liner that is tied heavy to NDA. It was talked about when they brought up Disney, so it might be possible Universals expanding their Texan foothold in a way like this.

 

[Fedic]

Bringing this over here, but the port of Galveston seems to be getting a cruise liner that is tied heavy to NDA. It was talked about when they brought up Disney, so it might be possible Universals expanding their Texan foothold in a way like this.

Margaritaville At Sea just announced the purchase of a third ship (from Costa) so that could also be the new Galveston addition.

If this rumor did turn out to be true, surely Universal's first ship would be home-ported at Port Canaveral though, right? I would think they would want the synergy of being able to sell Orlando theme park vacation packages with a cruise add-on.