Category: Cruising

Seven Holland America Line Ships Offer More Ways to Experience the Panama Canal in 2015–16

Ships to carry more than 40,000 guests through the man-made marvel Seattle, Wash., June 1, 2015 — Six Holland America Line ships will sail 11 full transits of the Panama Canal and one ship will offer 14 itineraries that feature both the southern Caribbean and partial transits during fall 2015 through spring 2016. With cruises …

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Princess Cruises’ Next Ship to be Based in China Year Round

Carnival Corporation & plc, the largest cruise company in the world, has announced that the new ship currently under construction for Princess Cruises will be based in China year-round when introduced in  mid-2017. Based in Shanghai, the ship will be the first year-round international luxury vessel designed and built specifically for Chinese guests. The as-yet-unnamed …

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN ORDERS FOURTH QUANTUM-CLASS VESSEL

MIAMI, May 7, 2015 – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft in Germany to order a fourth Quantum-class ship for delivery in 2019. “Today’s announcement is a reflection of the success of the first two Quantum-class ships,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman …

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Carnival Corporation & plc Meets Growing Demand for Alaska Cruises with 103 Roundtrip Offerings on Six Ships from Port of Seattle

More than 208,200 cruisers travelling to Alaska from Seattle with Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises brands MIAMI, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises – three of the nine global brands from Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest travel and …

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Princess Cruises Unveils 2016-2017 Americas Season

Offerings Include Brand-New Itineraries and Longer Visits in Select Ports SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 1, 2015) –  Princess Cruises has announced its 2016-2017 Americas cruise itineraries including sailings to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, the West Coast and Canada & New England, as well as land and sea vacations. The array of cruise vacations …

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ANTHEM OF THE SEAS BY THE NUMBERS

Steel Cutting for MSC Next Generation Ship – MSC Meraviglia

by MSC Cruises | Apr 20, 2015 OPEN FOR BOOKINGS FROM JUNE 2015, MSC MERAVIGLIA WILL BE THE FIRST SHIP WITH THREE HOMEPORTS MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company, marked a key milestone in its $5.4 billion growth plan today as the first steel for its new Vista generation of megaships was cut at …

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Virtual Tour of the New Carnival Vista

New Alaska Port Adventures Bring Even More Thrills and Local Experiences to Disney Cruise Line Guests in 2015

CELEBRATION, Fla. (April 14, 2015) – During 2015 Alaska sailings, Disney Cruise Line invites guests to experience the destination like never before with a brand-new selection of Port Adventures. These new excursions offer something for everyone in the family to enjoy, from exhilarating alpine forest adventures to hands-on experiences showcasing Alaska’s rich heritage. Disney Cruise …

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Princess Cruises Announces Largest-Ever Australia Deployment for 2016-2017

Five Ships to Sail Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Offerings Include First-Ever Circle South America Itinerary SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 15, 2015) – Princess Cruises has announced it will home port five ships in Australia to sail the cruise line’s largest-ever program offering in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific for the 2016-2017 …

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