Category: Cruise News

Virgin Voyages Reveals the Name of their First Cruise Ship

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Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages first cruise ship currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy finally has a name. The ship will be named Scarlet Lady after the Mermaid image that has already appeared on Virgin Atlantic and Australia aircrafts as well as the Virgin Galactic spaceline. Now, as the flagship for the Virgin Voyages fleet, the Scarlet Lady name will be paired with the brand’s iconic mermaid image. She reflects a powerful spirit guide who is creating a whole new way to travel and will adorn the hull of…

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Celebrity Cruises Announces $500 Million Fleet Makeover

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Celebrity Revolution

With anticipation looming for Celebrity Edge, the newest class of ship from Celebrity Cruises in a decade, the cruise line has announced a major initiative called Celebrity Revolution, to revamp its fleet. Celebrity Cruises guests can expect new technology upgrades, culinary offerings, stateroom refreshes and upgrades to onboard spa and other public spaces. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said: Suites With Celebrity Edge, the brand introduced an exclusive new sanctuary for all Suite Class guests called The Retreat. And now, Celebrity is bringing its most luxurious experiences fleet-wide.…

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NCL Orders Two Additional Project Leonardo Class Cruise Ships

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Norwegian Cruise Lines has confirmed the orders for two additional Project Leonardo Class ships making them the 5th and 6th in the next generation for the cruise line with delivery scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said: At 140,000 gross tons and accommodating approximately 3,300 guests, this next generation class of ships will build upon the highly successful offering of freedom and flexibility found across Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, including the most recent Breakaway Plus Class ships,…

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MSC Cruises to Build New Terminal at PortMiami for NextGen Ships

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MSC Cruises Terminal AAA

MSC Cruises is continuing to invest in PortMiami as the hub of their U.S. operations. A new Cruise Terminal AAA at PortMiami will be constructed to accommodate MSC’s World Class cruise ships that will carry up to 7,000 guests. The MSC Cruises Terminal AAA is expected to be completed by October 2022. Also Watch: Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, said: MSC Cruises already has the MSC Seaside, launched this past December and sailing year round from PortMiami. Additionally, the MSC Divina will return with seasonal cruises to the…

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New Terminal For Celebrity Cruises in Port Everglades

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Celebrity Cruises Port Everglades Terminal 25

Celebrity Cruises is constructing a brand new terminal at Port Everglades to welcome their newest cruise ship Celebrity Edge when she arrives in the fall 2018. Terminal 25 (T25), is designed to complement the sophistication of the terminal’s future resident – Celebrity Edge – and features cutting-edge technology and a sleek design, all crafted to create the ultimate guest experience. In a collaboration with Broward County’s Port Everglades and seasoned architectural firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., T25 melds a gorgeous, warm design with unique technology, such as Frictionless Arrival,…

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