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Silversea Cruises has announced the name of its first Nova Class ship, which marks a new era of sustainability for the luxury cruise line. Construction of Silver Nova has begun at Meyer Werft in Papenburg. The vessel will be the first hybrid luxury cruise ship that’s free of local emissions…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has today revealed details of godmothers to Enchanted Princess ahead of the Medallion-class ship’s naming ceremony. Captain Lynn Danaher, Dr. Vicki Ferrini and Jenifer Austin, members of The Explorers Club, will serve as the godmothers for Enchanted Princess. Since its inception in 1904, members of The Explorers Club have traversed the…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has become the latest operator to return one of its ships to service, as Caribbean Princess set sail from Fort Lauderdale. Heading for the tropical Caribbean, itineraries include the popular ports of Grand Cayman, St. Kitts and Cozumel. Caribbean Princess will also stop at Princess Cays, the operator’s…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has announced its 2023-2024 Australia and New Zealand cruises and cruisetours season will go on sale 1 December, with sailings including the longest-ever world cruise from Australia. See all Princess Cruises 2023-2024 Australia and New Zealand cruises Four MedallionClass ships—Majestic Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess and Coral Princess—will…
Read More Keep ReadingMSC Cruises has revealed the line’s next EVO-class ship will be deployed in the US upon its 2022 completion, home-porting in Miami. “MSC Seascape is the sister ship to MSC Seashore. It’s currently under construction in Italy, to be launched at the end of next year,” revealed Ruben Rodriguez, MSC…
Read More Keep ReadingThe ceremonial first cut of steel for the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Edge Series has taken place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. “The name of this new ship is very apropos as the industry rebounds, but also as Celebrity continues to lead the industry as…
Read More Keep ReadingHello and welcome to my November update! Wow, what a week it’s been! At last, we have seen the long-awaited launch of P&O Cruises’ Summer 2023 and Winter 2023/24 programmes and once again we have achieved record bookings and market share. On the first day alone, we booked almost a…
Read More Keep ReadingOceania Cruises has announced the second phase of culinary enhancements rolling out across its ultra-luxury, small-ship fleet as part of its OceaniaNEXT programme. Following the May introduction of new thoughtfully crafted dining experiences, menus and elevated service levels, this next phase brings new wine tasting programmes, expanded in-room dining and…
Read More Keep ReadingThe inaugural voyage of Enchanted Princess departed today (10 November) and the cruise line took the opportunity to showcase the new MedallionClass ship for the first time yesterday. Enchanted Princess is the next step in the evolution of design for the Princess brand, joining her sister ships Royal Princess, Regal…
Read More Keep ReadingThe largest cruise ship in the world and the latest in Royal Caribbean’s fleet has officially left the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The fifth Oasis-class ship for Royal Caribbean is now bound for Marseilles, where it will undergo final fitting ahead of crossing the Atlantic to Fort…
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