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The latest ship to join the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Pursuit, has reached a significant construction milestone as the hull is relocated for final outfitting. The ship’s hull was moved 1,200 nautical miles to the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy and marks the latest step towards completion. Seabourn Pursuit is…
Read More Keep ReadingFred. Olsen will hold the first reunion of its new-look fleet next year, when all four of the ships set to come together in Funchal, Madeira. The event, planned for November 2023, will see Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar set sail on four different cruises following a quayside fiesta. Peter…
Read More Keep ReadingSilver Dawn is the latest ship to join the Silversea fleet, and our Cruise & Stay Expert Joseph was lucky enough to be invited on board. We asked him to highlight some of his favourite features of the six-star ship – and here’s what he said. *** Normally I’m only…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises has officially taken ownership of its new ship, Celebrity Beyond. During a ceremony at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors and other team members gathered to mark the momentous occasion. Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo attended the event, alongside…
Read More Keep ReadingIcon 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….
Read More Keep ReadingIona, 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…
Read More Keep ReadingFormer 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…
Read More Keep ReadingEight 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…
Read More Keep ReadingNorwegian 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…
Read More Keep ReadingThe 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…
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