Ship Namings

Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren will name the latest MSC Cruises ship, MSC Euribia, in a ceremony in Copenhagen on 8 June 2023. The Danish capital was chosen for its strong maritime links and dedication to sustainability, as MSC Euribia promises to deliver the ‘most energy-efficient cruise ship design ever’. This…

The arrival of the newest P&O Cruises ship Arvia was always going to be a lavish affair, and the sunshine ship certainly received the official welcome she deserved yesterday (16 March 2023). Barbados played host to the star-studded event, which saw the 5,200-passenger ship docked off the coast of the…

As the countdown continues to the naming ceremony of the brand-new P&O Cruises ship Arvia, details of the star-studded event have begun to emerge. Scheduled to be held in Barbados on 16 March, it will feature a performance by chart-topping singer Olly Murs. There will also be appearances from DJs…

P&O Cruises will officially name its newest ship, Arvia, in a beachside ceremony in Barbados in what will be a first for the cruise line. Due to take place on 16 March 2023, the event will be live-streamed across the world and feature a series of guest performances and extra-special…

The newest Viking river ship, Viking Osiris, has officially been named at an intimate ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. The latest shop to join the fleet was blessed by George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, in a naval tradition that bids the vessel good fortune and sailing. A number of…

MSC Virtuosa’s naming ceremony is to take place at Dubai’s Port Rashid on 27 November, a day ahead of its maiden Gulf voyage. The event will also coincide with the UAE Golden Jubilee. Helal Saeed Almarri, director general for Dubai Tourism, was quoted as saying: ‘A partnership with a cruise…