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ESCAPE TO NEW FLAVORS AND DAZZLING SIGHTS

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a multitude of new partnerships with leaders in the fields of dining, beverage and entertainment to feature innovative branded experiences onboard Norwegian Escape. During an exclusive event in New York City, the line revealed that their largest ship ever, Norwegian Escape, will include several new culinary experiences, along with two …

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The Sky’s The Limit On Norwegian Escape

Families can triple their fun with expanded three-story Ropes Course with Sky Rails; Largest Aqua Park at sea; Nickelodeon (TM) and more Miami   –    Dec 16, 2014   —    Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship ever, Norwegian Escape, will offer the most exhilarating and action-packed activities for families and thrill seekers alike when she sets …

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Celebrity Cruises Orders Two New Iconic Ships

DECEMBER 04, 2014 Celebrity Cruises has taken a bold step in ship design with the signing of a letter of intent for a new class of vessels, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and French shipbuilder STX France announced today. The two 2,900-guest, 117,000-gross-registered-ton ships, developed under the project name EDGE will build upon the modern luxury …

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GEARING UP THE SMARTSHIP: FINAL TOUCHES ONOARD QUANTUM OF THE SEAS

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL TAKES DELIVERY OF QUANTUM OF THE SEAS

Global Cruise Line Debuts The World’s First Smartship MIAMI, October 28, 2014 – Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of the newest addition to the cruise line’s fleet,Quantum of the Seas, from Meyer Werft Yard. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain (pictured right) and Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Partner Bernard Meyer …

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ENGINEERING A UNIQUE VIEW: INSTALLING QUANTUM OF THE SEAS’ NORTH STAR

Construction of NCL Escape Begins

  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. …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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