Today at the Meyer Werft shipyard, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruising, held an unforgettable keel laying ceremony for Norwegian Encore, unveiling the award-winning entertainment line-up and leading recreational amenities scheduled for the ship’s fall 2019 debut. Following the major construction milestone and maritime tradition of embedding a “commemorative coin” within the keel blocks…
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To River Cruise, Or Not To River Cruise: That Is The Question
River cruising is more popular than ever before, but is it really for me? I’m still not entirely sure, but I am open to the possibility of experiencing a new way to travel by water. To river cruise, or not to river cruise: that is the question. What is it about the river cruise experience…
100 Days Until The Launch Of MSC Bellissima
The 100 day countdown to the launch of MSC Bellissima began today with the new MSC Cruises flagship to be named in Southampton, UK on 2nd March 2019, and I’m excited to say that I’ll be there for her christening. With a maximum capacity of 5,686 guests and gross tonnage of 171,598, MSC Bellissima will be the biggest ship to…
Mini-Cruise Highlights From Saga Sapphire
Saga Sapphire is one of my favourite ships, she ticks all the right boxes and a few extras. She’s a home-from-home for many people and that was evident on my recent cruise, when I disembarked in Southampton and over 100 other people stayed onboard to sail to the Canaries. I’m used to spending at least…
Celebrity Edge Arrives In Port Everglades
The game-changing Celebrity Edge has officially arrived at the new home of modern luxury – Port Everglades’ Terminal 25 (T25) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – following the ship’s first-ever, 15-day transatlantic crossing. Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Richard D. Fain, said: “The arrival of Celebrity Edge today book-ends a major chapter in the growth of Celebrity…
Windstar Cruises To Stretch Star Class Vessels In $250 Million Refurbishment
Windstar Cruises has announced the $250 Million Star Plus Initiative, a major investment and expansion for the innovative cruise company. The multi-million dollar, multi-year undertaking will impact and enhance all aspects of the guest experience for the highly awarded small ship cruise line’s three Star Class vessels. The initiative will expand guest accommodations on the boutique line’s…
Oceania Cruises Unveils NEW Land Tours
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line unveiled more than 80 land tour options for discerning travellers to choose from. These new offerings are the line’s most extensive to date and include pre, post- and mid-cruise options in Australia, Asia, Africa, Egypt and the Holy Land, Europe, South America, Alaska and Canada….
Princess Cruises Unveils Standout Features And Itinerary for Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that Enchanted Princess will be named in Southampton in June 2020 and sail her inaugural season in the Mediterranean. Princess has also unveiled new details revealing innovative features on board the ship. As previously announced for its sister ship Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess will also feature the new Sky Suites, centrally located on the top deck of the ship and featuring the largest private balconies ever offered by Princess…
Which Cruise Line Is Right For You?
Which cruise line is right for you? That really is a tough question, especially if this is your first time considering a cruise, so let me make this a little easier. I have broken down into individual sections some of the most popular things people look for when booking a cruise, for example, best cruise…
Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery Of Celebrity Edge
Following more than four years of planning and 23 months of construction at the skilled hands of thousands of engineers, architects, artisans, designers, contractors, shipyard employees, and the new-build and Celebrity Cruises teams, today the modern luxury cruise line officially took delivery of Celebrity Edge, representing a truly historic occasion for Celebrity Cruises and the cruise…
