Category: Cruise News

Carnival Mardi Gras Keel-Laying Ceremony held in Finland

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Carnival Mardi Gras Keel-Laying

Commencing the official start of construction for the largest cruise ship ever built by Carnival Cruise Line, a keel-laying ceremony was held today at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, for Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras. Also Watch: Mardi Gras – Carnival Mega Cruise Ship Preview (2020) The ceremony, which dates back hundreds of years, was highlighted by the placement of coins placed on top of a 750-ton keel block called 3C signifying good luck for the ship and the official start of construction. Mardi Gras will be a…

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Virgin Voyages Appoints Canadian Female Captain

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Virgin Voyages announced today at a press conference in Toronto the appointment of Captain Wendy Williams as Master of Scarlet Lady. When Captain Williams takes the helm of Scarlet Lady in spring 2020, she will become the first Canadian woman to be captain of a ship for a major cruise brand. Just last year, Virgin Voyages announced its Scarlet Squad program, an initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in leadership roles across the maritime industry, where women represent less than three percent of the workforce. The program aims to…

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$165 Million in Updates Coming to Oasis of the Seas

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Oasis of the Seas, the first cruise ship constructed over 200,000 gross tons and the ship that ushered in a new era for Royal Caribbean a decade ago, will receive a massive $165 million in updates. As part of the $1 billion Royal Amplified fleet modernization, Oasis the Seas will undergo a 63 day dry dock (September – November 2019) that will see the addition of some features found on newer sister Oasis class ships Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas plus several new enhancements.   Michael…

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First Look: Opened Areas of Perfect Day at CocoCay

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With phase one of Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay official opening scheduled for the first week of May, we have our first look at some of the completed areas. Phase one of Perfect Day at CocoCay will include: Thrill WaterPark – The biggest wave pool in the Caribbean and the tallest waterslide in North America — the 135-foot Daredevil’s Peak — are just two of the thrills your  can conquer. Oasis Lagoon – This is no mirage — it’s the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, with a family…

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Spectrum of the Seas joins the Royal Caribbean Fleet

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Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed Spectrum of the Seas, the line’s first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship, to their every growing fleet. At a ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International Michael Bayley received the new ship from Meyer Wert Yard’s Managing Partner Bernard Meyer and Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Director Tim Meyer at the official handover ceremony. Spectrum will homeport from Shanghai starting June 2019. Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International…

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