Papenburg, 19 September 2014 – Norwegian Cruise Line executives and officials from MEYER WERFT took part in the Keel-Laying Ceremony of Norwegian Escape on Friday, September 19, 2014. During the official ceremony, block number 35/41, one of 86 blocks that will comprise the 164,600 gross ton vessel, was lifted into the covered building dock. …
September 2014 archive
Sep 19
AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY TO THE SEA
Why Quantum of the Seas is traveling backwards for 26 miles through Germany September 16, 2014 The pace of life in Lower Saxony, Germany is relaxed and slow, and a drive through the area, along the banks of the River Ems, will reveal miles of pastures, wetlands and farmland dotted with small towns and villages. …
Sep 19
THREE OF A KIND: OVATION OF THE SEAS TO JOIN QUANTUM CLASS AS THIRD SMARTSHIP
Third Quantum Class Ship Marks First Milestone with Steel Cutting Ceremony MIAMI, September 18, 2014 – 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 …
Sep 16
Alaska Cruise Guide for 2015 | Travel Agent Central
By Susan Young Exploring North America’s last frontier, Alaska, remains a “bucket list” item for many travelers. Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) annual State of the Cruise Industry released earlier this year revealed that 4.5 percent of all global itineraries visit the 49th state. While some Alaska ports are farther distance-wise than some destinations that cruisers can reach from U.S. ports and the …
Sep 16
Holland America Line Names 2016 Pinnacle Class Ship ms KONINGSDAM
Seattle, Wash., Sep. 15, 2014 — Holland America Line 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 …
Sep 10
Best Places to Cruise This Fall | U.S. News Travel
With crisp air, cool temperatures and brilliant foliage on display, autumn is an ideal time to cruise. The stretch between summer and winter affords relatively crowd-free ports and fewer passengers on board (kids are back in school), translating to plenty of opportunities to commune with nature. Best of all, many repositioning cruises — ships crossing from …
Sep 10
A colourful historic cruise around Canada and New England | Cruise | Travel | Daily Express
These days it’s mature Quebec City parkland yet beyond it are the trenches and battlements of the Citadel, still with its military garrison. Straight ahead is the old town, dominated by the iconic Fairmont hotel, Le Chateau Frontenac and the harbour. Through the early morning mist I can just make out the Isle of Orleans …
Sep 10
Top 10 Things to Love about Quantum of the Seas | Travel Agent Central
By Ana Figueroa Last week, Travel Agent magazine toured the new Quantum of the Seas in a Papenburg, Germany, shipyard. While the ship is still a work in progress, we’ve created our own list of “Top 10 Things to Love” about the new Royal Caribbean International Ship . Here are our favorites. 1. North Star This first-of-a-kind attraction will feature a …
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