On the cusp of delivering the first in a new generation of technologically advanced cruise ships Royal Caribbean International marked an important milestone today as the first piece of steel was cut marking the official construction start on the third Quantum class ship. The steel cutting for Ovation of the Seas, scheduled to be delivered in…
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Holland America Line’s New Ship To Be Named MS Koningsdam
Holland America Line has revealed the name of its new 99,500-ton cruise ship slated for delivery in February 2016 will be ms Koningsdam. While the name pays homage to the company’s rich heritage and deep roots in the Netherlands, it also reflects a new era with a bold name that is an original in Holland…
MSC Armonia Cut In Two! – MSC Cruises Renaissance Project
MSC Cruises has taken a major step in the €50 million upgrade of its smallest ship, MSC Armonia – by cutting it in two! Work to insert a new pre-built section into the 60,000gt vessel has now begun at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Sicily. When completed, the cruise ship will be 24 metres longer…
Britannia! Start Your Engines!
There was great excitement at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste in Italy today as the engines of Britain’s biggest cruise ship, Britannia, were started up for the first time by Formula One racing presenter Suzi Perry. Also on hand were Captain of the Britannia, Paul Brown and chief engineer, Sinclair Ross. When working to full…
Celebrity Century Sold To Chinese Travel Provider
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its cruise ship Celebrity Century to Exquisite Marine Ltd., a holding company led by Ctrip.com International Ltd. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will continue to operate Celebrity Century until April 2015. “Since its inaugural sailing, Celebrity Century has created many wonderful…
P&O Cruises Britannia To Offer Luxury Spa Firsts
P&O Cruises will unveil the most opulent wellness facilities in its fleet as well as the largest gym and most extensive selection of classes and additional spa treatments when Britannia launches in March next year. The Oasis Spa will boast two new features designed to appeal to couples or groups, with a private villa in…
Princess Cruises Unveils Sky Lounge Aboard Regal Princess
A new nighttime experience will debut on Regal Princess in November, enabling guests to enjoy a contemporary outdoor nightclub under the stars. The Night Sky Lounge will debut in November when the ship begins her inaugural Caribbean season. The top-deck Retreat Pool will transform into the new Night Sky Lounge one night during each cruise,…
Royal Caribbean Announces Technology For Quantum Class
“Sidewalk to Ship” in 10 Minutes; Real-time Luggage Tracking; the First of 40,000 Free Windows Tablets for Crew; Exceptional Variety and Choice — oh, and a Robot to Fix Your Drinks Tech-savvy modern travellers will be wowed by Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Quantum of the Seas, which incorporates unprecedented levels of technology to amp…
Quantum Of The Seas Float-Out In Pictures
Royal Caribbean International’s, Quantum of the Seas was successfully floated out yesterday and although it was behind schedule, it was definitely worth the wait! There have been some amazing pictures of her making their way around the internet and I have gathered a few to share with you. The groundbreaking Quantum-class ships, Quantum of the…
Regal Princess To Be Named By Cast Of The Love Boat
Princess Cruises has announced its newest ship will be named by the original cast of US TV show, The Love Boat. Regal Princess, a 3-560 guest ship that first set sail in May this year, will be christened on November 5, 2014 by the cast who will subsequently serve as ‘godparents’. The ceremony will take…
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