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Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Icon of the Seas
27 Nov 2023
After over seven years of vision and 900 days of meticulous design and construction by a team of experts, Royal Caribbean International has welcomed the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas in a grand celebration at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The world’s largest cruise line held a…
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Celebrity Xcel Named As Fifth Edge Series Ship
07 Nov 2023
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the name of the fifth vessel in its acclaimed Edge Series – Celebrity Xcel. This new ship aims to build upon the pioneering features of her sister ships and raise the bar even higher, delivering an unrivalled premium vacation experience. The announcement took place at the…
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Queen Mary 2 Continues Partnership with RSC
01 Nov 2023
Cunard has announced it will be continuing its alliance with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on board Queen Mary 2, which will bring top-tier theatrical performances on board the luxury cruise liner’s Transatlantic stage. Guests embarking on the ocean liners between 7 April and 9 June 2024, and 16 August…
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Entertainment
Celebrity Ascent Promises Brand-New Entertainment
25 Oct 2023
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled an array of entertainment for its eagerly anticipated new ship, Celebrity Ascent. This showstopping lineup balances traditional, avant-garde, and revolutionary approaches, ensuring a captivating offering for every guest. The latest additions to the bill include a vibrant nightlife spectacle on the Resort Deck, six unique live…
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MSC Euribia Makes Her Maiden Call in Southampton
16 Oct 2023
Southampton port has welcomed MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, as she prepares to embark on winter sailings across Northern Europe. This momentous occasion was observed through a traditional crest exchange involving the ship’s captain, Christopher Pugh, a Warsash Maritime Academy alumnus, and local authorities. Serving as the newest addition…
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Explora Journeys Confirms Orders for 2 New Hydrogen-Powered Ships
21 Sep 2023
Explora Journeys has just announced its firm orders for two hydrogen-powered ships with Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder. This move further solidifies their commitment to achieving a net zero-carbon emissions target by 2050. In addition to these hydrogen-powered ships, Explora Journeys will continue to explore new and advanced environmental technologies for…
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River Cruising
Douro Spirit River Cruise with Saga: A Day-by-Day Account
19 Sep 2023
The Saga river cruise ship, Douro Spirit, has been sailing the famous Portuguese river for over a decade. Bringing guests closer to fascinating ports throughout the country – and even some in Spain – presents a relaxed way to experience the region. Having recently returned from a week-long Douro river…
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Food and Drink
New Culinary Programme to Debut on Celebrity Ascent
25 Jul 2023
Celebrity Cruises has revealed the exciting culinary and beverage programme for its new ship, Celebrity Ascent. As part of the acclaimed Edge Series, Ascent will offer redesigned restaurants, immersive experiences, expanded menus, a unique whiskey-tasting experience, and a delightful plant-based multi-course dinner. Renowned chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity’s Global Culinary Ambassador,…
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Luxury
Sarah Fabergé Named Godmother of Seven Seas Grandeur
19 Jul 2023
Sarah Fabergé, the great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé and a founding member of the Fabergé Heritage Council, will be the Godmother of the new Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. The ship will be christened at an exclusive gala event on 10 December 2023 in Miami, before embarking…
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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Completes Successful Sea Trials
27 Jun 2023
Royal Caribbean International’s new ship, the Icon of the Seas, has successfully completed its initial round of sea trials and sailed the open ocean for the very first time. After four days of preliminary tests, Icon returned to the Meyer Turku shipyard where she is currently under construction. Hundreds of…
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