Tag: New Cruise Ships

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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Royal Caribbean Ups the Wows on Spectrum of the Seas

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Spectrum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean latest cruise ship, Spectrum of the Seas is bringing a new level of technology, design and features to the growing Asia cruise market. As the first in the Quantum Ultra class of ships, Spectrum will boast the cruise line’s first private enclave for suite guests, new stateroom categories, innovative dining concepts, and stunning features and experiences – many of which have never before been seen at sea. Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International said:   FIRST-AT-SEA ADVENTURES Custom built for the Chinese market, Spectrum of the…

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Carnival Horizon Named by Godmother Queen Latifah

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Carnival Horizon, the newest cruise ship from Carnival Cruise Line, celebrated the official naming ceremony by the ship’s Godmother, Queen Latifah. Following the ceremony, Latifah squared off against Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion Jake Elliott in Lip Sync Battle: Horizon modeled after the hit Paramount Network TV series and rolling out across the Carnival fleet. Latifah rocked the house with her incredible interpretation of the Weather Girls classic “It’s Raining Men,” while Elliott had a chance to live out his rock star fantasies performing Whitesnake’s arena anthem “Here I Go…

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Virgin Voyages Reveals The First Look at First Cruise Ship

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Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is looking to change the way people think about cruising. They recently reveled some of the spaces on their first, yet unnamed, cruise ship currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Several well known designers have been selected to create a fresh new style and build on Virgin Voyages image for their new vessel. Virgin Voyages has partnered with Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio in London, Roman and Williams in New York, Concrete Amsterdam, Softroom in London and WorkAC in New York. Tom McAlpin, President…

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Norwegian Bliss Makes her U.S. Debut in the Big Apple

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Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest addition to their fleet, Norwegian Bliss, arrived in New York City to kick off a series of inaugural stops during a month-long celebration. The ship will also visit Miami, Los Angeles and end in Seattle where she will home-port for the summer with sailings to Alaska. The official christening of Norwegian Bliss will be held in Seattle on May 30. On hand for the festivities in New York, were Norwegian Bliss’ Godfather, Elvis Duran and the cast from the Z100 morning show who broadcasted live from…

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