Internationally-acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the English and Chinese names for the world’s first purpose-built cruise liner for the China market. The most innovative ship ever styled exclusively for Chinese guests has been named ‘Norwegian Joy’ – translating into Chinese as 喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào).The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that …
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Oct 09
Princess Cruises to Name New China-Based Cruise Ship Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises announced today that its ship now under construction, a sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess, will be named Majestic Princess. The new ship will be based in China year-round beginning in summer 2017 and become the first vessel built specifically for Chinese guests incorporating a unique blend of international and Chinese …
Jul 14
Princess Cruises’ New Ship Begins Countdown to Summer 2017 Debut China Year Round Cruising
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 10, 2015) – Carnival plc marked the beginning of construction of Princess Cruises’ third new generation of ships with the official keel laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. As the keel – the bottommost part of the ship – was ceremoniously lowered into position, and shipyard officials celebrated …
May 07
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 …
Mar 26
ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT IN CHINA VACATION MARKET
Five of the world’s most advanced cruise ships to comprise the largest cruise fleet in China MIAMI, March 25, 2015 – Furthering the cruise line’s commitment to growing the China vacation market, Royal Caribbean International today announced that Tianjin, China, will be the new home for its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas. The news …
Apr 16
CHINA IS NEW HOME FOR ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL’S QUANTUM OF THE SEAS
MIAMI, April 16, 2014 – Royal Caribbean International today announced that its newest ship, Quantum of the Seas, will make its home port in Shanghai (Baoshan), China, bringing the company’s most innovative ship to the world’s fastest-growing cruise market. The ship will reposition to China in May 2015, following her inaugural winter season sailing out of New …