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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May 07
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 …
Apr 30
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 …
Apr 15
FIRST STEEL CUT FOR SEABOURN’S NEWEST ULTRA-LUXURY VESSEL, SEABOURN ENCORE, DUE FOR DELIVERY IN LATE 2016
Seattle, WA, Apr. 13, 2015 — Seattle, April 13, 2015 – Today, the award-winning ultra-luxury, small ship cruise line Seabourn is now one step closer to the launch of its newest vessel, Seabourn Encore, with the commemorative cutting of the first steel. Taking place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the ceremony was presided over …
Apr 15
OVATION OF THE SEAS TO SAIL AUSTRALIA IN WINTER 2016-17
World’s most advanced cruise ship to sail adventures Down Under after inaugural China Season MIAMI, April 14, 2015 – Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise brand, announced today that Australia will welcome its very own brand new cruise ship for the first time when Ovation of the Seas homeports in Sydney for winter 2016-17. …
Apr 15
ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE HAS ARRIVED WITH THE DEBUT OF ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Cruise Line’s New High Tech Ship Sets a New Standard for Cruise Vacations and At Sea Experiences MIAMI, April 15, 2015 – Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, sailed into Southampton Cruise Port today with a lineup of unexpected experiences at sea bringing thrilling adventures to guests of all ages. From the …
Apr 13
ROYAL CARIBBEAN TAKES DELIVERY OF ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
MIAMI, April 10, 2015 – There’s a new tune in the air today as global cruise line Royal Caribbean International officially took delivery of its 23rd ship, Anthem of the Seas. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain officially received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Partner Bernard Meyer in …