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Symphony of the Seas, currently under construction at the STX shipyards in France, has now moved closer to her full completion as she approaches her April 2018 launch date.  With the work on the exterior hull now complete, Symphony of the Seas was floated from her dry dock to begin the interior finishing and fitting out. As the fourth ship in the successful Oasis Class, Symphony of the Seas will spend her inaugural summer season exploring the awe-inspiring destinations of the Mediterranean calling on ports in Barcelona and Palma de…

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new installment payment program, the first in the cruise industry. Carnival EasyPay is a new program that allows guest to pay for their cruise over three monthly installments. It was designed to provide a hassle-free vacation payment option as the interest-free cruise payments will be automatically deducted from the credit card on file and applied to their cruise balance. To qualify, guests must make the initial deposit at standard amounts. Then, the balance will be charged in three equal payments which are taken out…

In an exclusive agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Broward County’s Port Everglades will invest more than $100 million to renovate Cruise Terminal 25, which will continue to be the preferential berth for Royal Caribbean and their Celebrity brand Cruise ships. This agreement replaces the current one that expires at the end of 2017 and the new one will run through 2026 with options to renew for longer. Steven Cernak, Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director said: Cruise Terminal 25 was first constructed in 1992, with the last renovation…

After almost a month in dry dock, the Queen Victoria has emerged from dry dock looking better than ever. The quality of the work done during the dry dock is impressive. This was considered a partial refit that included upgraded and increased choice of staterooms, new Britannia Club dining, a broader more distinctive bar offerings, a transformed sun deck and several new features. The dry dock took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Sicily from May 5 through June 4th. Lido Sun Deck One of the most ambitious parts…

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas will offer guests the opportunity to view a Total Solar Eclipse Royal Caribbean, will offer a unique, 7-night Caribbean sailing on Oasis of the Seas, which will cruise to the optimal spot at sea for guests to witness the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Taking place on one of the world’s largest ships, the Total Eclipse Cruise will feature some special events including a viewing party with a live concert performed by a major headliner – to be revealed at a later…

During the MSC Meraviglia Flag Ceremony, where MSC Cruises took delivery of the latest next-generation cruise ship built by STX France, the two companies signed a new memorandum of understanding firming up the order of two 200,000 GRT, LNG-powered mega cruise ships, with options for two additional vessels. The four ships will become MSC Cruises’ World Class. The signing took place in the presence of Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy. In connection with the signing, MSC Cruises and STX…

Carnival Horizon will introduce a new stateroom category when she launches in April, 2018. The sister to the already popular Carnival Vista, Carnival is tweaking their already impressive array of accommodation offerings to give guests even more choice. The aft-view extended balcony cabins are located within the exclusive Family Harbor section of the ship. Like the other 86 staterooms within this area, the new aft-view extended balcony cabins will offer the colorful nautical decor and will have access to the Family Harbor Lounge. This lounge is a great family hang-out…

MSC Cruises revealed the two new original shows that will be featured on the MSC Meraviglia when she launches in June 2017. With two performances each night, six nights a week, guests will have the opportunity to see both distinct productions. VIAGGIO, the first of two shows, is the story of a passionate and eccentric artist who hears the call of his Faceless Muse. Mysterious and seductive, she beckons him into the vivid world of his unbridled imagination to complete his masterpiece. With each stroke of his paintbrush, the painter…

Carnival Cruise Line and the Bahamian government have signed an agreement today for a multi-million-dollar project to build a new cruise port facility to be funded and operated by Carnival Cruise Line on Grand Bahama Island. The plans call for the the construction of the largest purpose-built cruise facility ever in The Bahamas and will be inspired by the people of the Bahamas and their islands. This project will provide significant economic stimulus for the country of The Bahamas, specifically employment and economic opportunities throughout the development, construction and ongoing…