Entries from 'Behind-the-Scenes'
New Viking Star Introductory Photo Tour
Following the success of Viking River Cruises, a new cruise line was born this evening with the advent of Viking Ocean Cruises, and with it comes the reveal of the line’s first ship, the Viking Star (rendered above). Launching in 2015, the new endeavor offers quite the value proposition and looks to create a new category in…
Live Cruise Preview: Norwegian Breakaway, New York Inaugural 2013
Yesterday, the exciting new Norwegian Breakaway from Norwegian Cruise Line – fresh from the shipyard and her European unveiling – began steaming across the Atlantic Ocean from Southampton to New York, where she will sail from year-round upon her arrival. The new cruise ship has yet to arrive stateside, but already her presence is palpable. Just…
CRUIZE CAST – New Cruise Ship and Refurbishment Roundup
The latest episode of Cruize Cast highlights Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. My cohosts describe the episode as follows: This week we detail and discuss the newest ships coming on the scene as well as the extensive refurbishments taking place. The ships we discuss are the Norwegian…
Disney Magic Scheduled for Extensive Redesign
Never one to rest on its creative laurels, the Disney Cruise Line is set to “plus” the shipboard experience once again on its very first cruise ship – the Disney Magic – with a dry-dock refitting in September 2013. Taking design cues from her youngest fleet-mates – the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy – the 1998-launched Disney Magic…
Quantum of the Seas’ First Features Revealed
“Designed to WOW” is how Royal Caribbean International describes the cruise line’s upcoming Quantum of the Seas, and after RCI’s press conference today, that statement is clearly no exaggeration. Teasers had been released and rumors had circulated, but nothing concrete about the new vessel was known in regards to actual features until now. Chairman and…
Godmother Kate Middleton to Christen Royal Princess
After a day’s delay – presumably out of respect to the late former British Prime Minister and Princess Cruises Godmother, Margaret Thatcher – the cruise line has announced that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge (pictured inset above), will serve as the godmother to the new Royal Princess. The pinnacle of the upcoming vessel’s week-long inaugural…
Royal Princess Nears Godmother Announcement
The new Royal Princess from Princess Cruises is heading towards her launch in June 2013, having successfully passed her sea trials and nearing her interior completion. Now all that is left before she sets sail is the announcement of who will christen the ship as her godmother, to be revealed by the cruise line on…
Norwegian Breakaway Approaches
Following the progress of Norwegian Cruise Line‘s newest cruise ship – the exciting Norwegian Breakaway – has been a blast. The vessel is now that much closer to her inaugural sailings out of New York City in May 2013, having completed her conveyance – passage from the inland shipyard to the ocean – and extensive…
The Regal Princess Floats Out Ahead of the Royal Princess Launch
The launch of the new Royal Princess from Princess Cruises is fast approaching, and the line yesterday just floated out her sister ship to follow, the new Regal Princess. With the primary structure complete and afloat, the vessel will now reside at the outfitting dock to finish off all of her interior details. Carolyn Spencer Brown (pictured…
MSC Cruises and Sophia Loren Christen the New MSC Preziosa
This past Saturday, March 23, 2013, marked the christening of MSC Cruises‘ latest cruise ship, the MSC Preziosa. Set to the timeless film music of Italian composer Ennio Morricone, Sophia Loren served as godmother, or madrina, at the event in Genoa, Italy. The 140,000-ton vessel carries 4,345 guests and features previously announced attractions such as…
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