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Il Divo to Perform on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
Fans of Il Divo will get a chance to experience an up close and personal cruise with the group aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas. The four-night cruise, to take place November 30 – December 4, will give guests the rare opportunity to interact with band members, Urs Bühler, Carlos Marin, Sébastien Izambard and David Miller and experience a one-of-a-kind Il Divo concert aboard a luxurious ship. Il Divo Cruise The multi-platinum group, who most recently brought their AMOR & PASION tour to North America in support of…

Construction Milestone for Seabourn Ovation
Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn celebrated a major milestone in the construction of their latest ship, Seabourn Ovation. The traditional coin and launch ceremony took palce at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy. Seabourn Celebrates Major Shipbuilding Milestone With Coin and Launch Ceremony for Seabourn Ovation The time-honored coin and launch ceremony is an enduring maritime tradition that calls for a “madrina” to preside over the celebratory events. Serving in this significant role was Jan Stearman, Seabourn’s longest-serving female shipboard team member, who joined the company 22 years ago, and a…

Carnival Horizon to Debut Teppanyaki Restaurant
Carnival Cruise Line is planning to expand their popular Asian Restaurant onboard their newest cruise ship Carnival Horizon. The Bonsai Sushi specialty restaurant will be expanded to include a Teppanyaki experience. Carnival Horizon Bonsai Teppanyaki Located on Carnival Horizon’s Promenade Deck, Bonsai Teppanyaki will offer a wide-ranging menu with authentic delicacies from the Far East prepared by highly skilled chefs who will create tantalizing dishes on custom-built stations that form the center of the venue’s two eight-seat tables. In keeping with Carnival’s atmosphere of spirited and participatory fun, dinner at…

Costa Cruises New Pricing Structure Announced
Costa Cruises is hoping their new pricing structure will be easier for their guests to book a cruise. The new program is designed to offer a range of budget options for guests by breaking the pricing into four categories. Costa Cruises New Pricing Structure The new pricing structure highlights four core components; greater transparency to choose all-inclusive packages, reward early bookings, more attention to families and the option to choose among luxury, all-inclusive and base packages. Scott Knutson, vice president of sales and marketing for Costa Cruises North America said:…

MSC Seaview Cruise Ship Floated Out In Italy
MSC Seaview, the second Seaside class ship from MSC Cruises was floated out for the first time. MSC Seaview is based on a highly-innovative prototype — bringing guests closer to the sea than ever before; designed specifically for warmer climates; and providing the ultimate sun and sea cruise experience. The ship is set to come into service in June 2018, just six months after her sister ship MSC Seaside. The ceremony, officially marked the first time that the vessel has touched water since beginning construction. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of…

Royal Caribbean Aligning Cruise Ship for Total Eclipse
Royal Caribbean will be sailing the Oasis of the Seas to align with the Total Eclipse today. To mark the momentous occasion, Royal Caribbean has scheduled Bonnie Tyler along with DNCE to perform “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. Royal Caribbean Eclipse Cruise The video below show how Royal Caribbean’s Chief Meteorologist James Van Fleet and Oasis of the Seas Captain Per Kristoffersen collaborate to navigate toward the path of totality for the Great American Eclipse – and skill required to navigate the ship with precision.

Carnival Paradise adds more Cruises to Cuba in 2018
The response to Carnival Paradise Cuba cruises has been very strong so they are adding 5 more voyages with extended stays in Havana in 2018. The new voyages include three five-day cruises to Havana and Cozumel or Key West departing Feb. 17, July 2 and Sept. 5, 2018; a six-day sailing featuring Havana and Grand Cayman departing Aug. 26, 2018; and an eight-day voyage with stops at Havana, Grand Cayman and Cozumel departing Aug. 18, 2018. All of the voyages include a day-long call and overnight in Havana with the…

Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Ship Starts Construction
A new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean, Spectrum of the Seas has commenced the first major construction milestone. At the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship. With a launch date set for 2019, Spectrum of the Seas will be the next evolution of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Class ships. The ship will specifically be designed for guests in China and the Asia-Pacific region, and will feature cutting-edge and unprecedented experiences…

NCL Unveils Race Track & Laser Tag For Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the awesome new actives that will be featured onboard Norwegian Bliss. The Norwegian Bliss has been designed for the ultimate cruising experience and will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean with select voyages to the Mexican Riviera beginning in June 2018. Custom-built for the spectacular, Norwegian Bliss will boast many firsts at sea for the global market including the largest competitive race track at sea and an open-air laser tag course. Many of the ship’s amenities were announced today by Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line…