Tag: New Cruise Ships

NCL Starts Construction for Norwegian Encore Cruise Ship

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Norwegian Encore

With a brand new ship, Norwegian Bliss set to debut in just three months, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that their next cruise ship, Norwegian Encore has begun construction. At the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, executives from both companies gathered to watch them cut the first plate of steel, marking the ceremonial start of construction of Norwegian Encore, which is due for delivery on October 31, 2019. Stephan Schmees, Executive Board Member Project Management Ships, MEYER WERFT said: Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise…

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Symphony of the Seas January Construction Photos

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Symphony of the Seas January Construction Photos

Symphony of the Seas January Construction Photos from the STX Shipyard in France show a lot of progress from last month as they move into the final push before launch. Highlights include the zip line, finish work in the Centrum, Central Park and Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine. Symphony of the Seas January Construction Photos Following her maiden voyage in March 2018, Symphony of the Seas will spend her inaugural summer season sailing to awe-inspiring destinations in the Mediterranean, visiting places such as Barcelona, Spain; Provence, France; and Florence, Rome and Naples,…

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Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship is Floated out of Dry Dock

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Celebrity Edge Float Out

Celebrity Edge, the latest cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises has been floated out of her dry dock at the STX shipyard in France. The countdown is now on to her debut in just nine months. Celebrity Edge represents the first new cruise ship in 6 years, and the first new class of ship from Celebrity Cruises in 10 years. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said: Pictures of the Celebrity Edge Float Out Also Read: Celebrity Cruises to Position Celebrity Edge in Europe in 2019 Featuring the work of…

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Symphony of the Seas December Construction Photos

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Symphony of the Seas December Construction Photos

Symphony of the Seas December Construction Photos from the STX Shipyard in France show a lot of progress from last month. Highlights include painting of the exterior of the ship, continued work on the Royal Promenade, the boardwalk and Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine. Symphony of the Seas December Construction Photos Following her maiden voyage in March 2018, Symphony of the Seas will spend her inaugural summer season sailing to awe-inspiring destinations in the Mediterranean, visiting places such as Barcelona, Spain; Provence, France; and Florence, Rome and Naples, Italy. She will head…

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AIDAnova Cruise Ship Taking Shape With New Tail Section

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AIDAnova Construction Update

The construction of the world’s first LNG cruise ship is progressing rapidly. AIDAnova now under construction at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The first of two huge ship modules was moved from the assembly hall and taken to the dockyard equipment quay. It makes room for the second engine room module of AIDAnova to progress. By the end of February 2018, this second module will be built up to deck 20. AIDAnova Construction Update Video The AIDAnova will launch in December 2018 as one of the most environmentally friendly and…

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