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Icon of the Seas, the newest ship to join Royal Caribbean International, has reached a significant construction milestone with its keel-laying ceremony. Ahead of her debut in autumn 2023, the ship underwent the age-old maritime tradition that involves a massive steel block being lowered on top of freshly minted coins….

Iona, the newest ship to join the P&O Cruises fleet, is heading for the Norwegian Fjords, where she will embark on her maiden season in the region. A series of cruises to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton will take place over the coming months; guests can expect a number of…

Former British athlete Sally Gunnell has been named godmother of Ambience, the first ship to join the Ambassador Cruise Line fleet. A naming ceremony will take place on 19 April, the day before Ambience embarks on her maiden voyage to Hamburg. Sally Gunnell OBE was the first British woman ever…

Eight new Viking river cruise ships have joined the fleet Viking, in an event that coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Four of the new Viking ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga, have been specifically designed to navigate the River Seine. As a result, guests…

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that pop star Katy Perry will be godmother of their latest ship, Norwegian Prima. She is due to perform at a christening ceremony in Reykjavík on 27 August, as the vessel becomes the first major cruise ship to be inaugurated in the Icelandic capital. Katy…

The newest ship to join the Princess Cruises fleet, Enchanted Princess, will be based in Southampton for her maiden summer season. Starting on 4 May 2022, a range of European cruises will be available on the brand-new ship, ranging from four to 14 nights. A total of 13 new voyages…

Wonder of the Seas is the biggest ship ever to hit the ocean waves. The 1,188-foot, 6,998-passenger addition to the Royal Caribbean International fleet recently set sail for the first time, promising guests more thrills, spills and features than they could possibly ever imagine. Here are just some of the…

Silver Nova will be the latest ship to join Silversea’s ultra-luxury fleet when she launches in summer 2023. Promising to bring new experiences and never-before-seen styling to the ocean waves, we can’t wait to see what this six-star ship has to offer. Although there might be some way to go…

Ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises, christened their new ship Silver Origin, with an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands, on 25 February 2022. In this unique event, guests raised a glass of champagne aboard Silver Origin’s Zodiacs, as Silversea officially welcomed the ship to its fleet, before unveiling…

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Wonder of the Seas, has arrived at Fort Lauderdale in the US ahead of her debut next month. Billed as the world’s biggest cruise ship, the vessel is due to make her official debut on 4 March with a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean…