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Boudicca to undergo extensive refit
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest Boudicca is due to undergo an extensive refit from 17th March 2018, at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. The ship will then return to the UK for a five-night ‘Mystery Cruise’, departing from Dover … Read more…
MSC Armonia adds Miami as home-port to Cuba itineraries
Miami home-port adds attractive destinations to the ship’s itinerary and offers greater travel options for international and North American guests. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy two days in Cuba on one of the largest and most modern cruise … Read more…
Royal Caribbean $900 million investment to refresh ships
Royal Caribbean International is amping up adventures by re-imagining its fleet with a $900 million investment. The Royal Amplified program spans 10 ships in four years, and touches every facet of the guest experience on a lineup of the world’s most … Read more…
Here comes the Pride: Celebrity Cruises holds historic Wedding at sea
In a historic ceremony hosted on board Celebrity Equinox, Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray became the first same-sex couple ever to be legally married at sea on a major cruise line. Congratulations from Vision Cruise! The couple tied the knot on Celebrity … Read more…
New cruise line reveals 2020 ship details
You may think of Richard Branson as a business extraordinaire – but now, he’s set his sights on the seas. Virgin Voyages, the cruise line arm of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, gave the world its first look at the … Read more…
Regent Seven Seas starts construction on new luxury ship
Construction of the ship that will elevate the standard for all-inclusive luxury has begun. Officials have pressed the button to ignite the cutting torch at Fincantieri Ancona to shape the first plate of steel for Seven Seas Splendor. The new 750-guest … Read more…
Celebrity Reveals Edge’s Dining Options
Celebrity Cruises have announced the details of the dining options that will feature onboard their newest ship, Celebrity Edge. The first Celebrity ship in 10 years will launch in November 2018 and is set to have more bar and dining … Read more…
Disney Adds Seven New European Ports To 2019 Schedule
Disney Cruise Line has added some new European ports to its schedule for 2019, including many firsts for the cruise line. Gothenburg and Stockholm, Sweden; Toulon (Provence) and Brest (Britanny), France; Cartagena, Spain; Fredericia, Denmark and Belfast in Northern Ireland … Read more…
Saga Cruises Cuts Steel For Spirit Of Discovery
Saga Cruises have officially started construction of Spirit of Discovery, after the traditional steel cutting ceremony took place in Papenburg, Germany at the Meyer Werft shipyard. Spirit of Discovery is set to be the first new-build ship for the Saga … Read more…
Queen Latifah Announced As Carnival Horizon Godmother
Queen Latifah has been announced by Carnival Cruise Line as the godmother to their newest ship Carnival Horizon. Latifah, a Grammy-award winner, actress and music label president will add a new title to her extensive list when she christens Carnival … Read more…
Vision Cruise Awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018
Vision Cruise has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo … Read more…
Symphony Of The Seas Completes Trials
Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, the worlds largest cruise ship, has successfully completed its very first Sea Trials. The trials took place between February 15th and 18th, and the vessel is now scheduled to be delivered March 23rd. The … Read more…