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Princess Cruises Celebrates 50th Anniversary With “The Love Boat” Cast

On December 3, 2015, Princess Cruises celebrated the 50th anniversary of their maiden sailing in 1965. Since Princess’ first sailing aboard Princess Patricia, the cruise line has grown significantly, sailing with a fleet of 18 world class ships and providing cruise vacations to nearly 1.7 million travelers each year. The 50th anniversary festivities took place aboard […]

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Viking Ocean Cruises Announces North American & Caribbean Sailings

The cruise industry’s newest cruise line, Viking Ocean Cruises, has announced their first North American and Caribbean sailings. Beginning in September 2016, Viking will launch five new itineraries, calling in ports throughout Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. The new sailings will be offered aboard the line’s first ship, Viking Star. The Viking Star, an […]

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Royal Caribbean Orders Fifth Quantum Class Ship

Royal Caribbean International has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft Shipyards for the construction of a fifth Quantum Class ship. The fifth and unnamed Quantum Class ship is expected to be completed in the fall of 2020, following a number of additional Royal Caribbean Oasis and Quantum Class debuts. The Quantum Class ships lead […]

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Holland America Line Announces Fleetwide Suite Enhancements

Holland America Line is hoping to make their onboard suites a little bit “sweeter” with a complete suite refresh and new amenities. From new furniture to exclusive amenities, suite accommodations will soon attain a new level of elegance and luxury. Each suite throughout the fleet will receive new living room furniture, plush bedding, quartz stone tops, USB outlets, new carpeting, new […]

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Empress of the Seas To Rejoin Royal Caribbean Fleet

In a unexpected move, Royal Caribbean will soon welcome home the former Empress of the Seas as the newest addition to the fleet. Empress of the Seas, which has been sailing for sister line, Pullmantur, as Empress since 2008, will rejoin the Royal Caribbean fleet in the spring of 2016. Prior to her arrival, she […]

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Norwegian Escape Officially Joins The Norwegian Fleet

Norwegian’s newest ship, the Norwegian Escape, officially joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet on Thursday, following a signing over ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. The Norwegian Escape is now officially Norwegian’s largest ship, clocking in at 164,600 gross registered tons and carrying 4,248 guests. The new ship is the first in the Breakaway Plus class, a slightly […]

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Carnival Corporation Launches Joint Venture For Chinese Cruise Brand

Earlier today in London, Carnival Corporation announced a joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Investment Corporation (CIC) to launch a dedicated cruise line for the Chinese cruise market. The three companies came together earlier today in London for a signing ceremony with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, officially […]

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Norwegian Epic Debuts New Features Following Renovation

Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, has just completed a three week drydock, debuting a host of new enhancements and entertainment. Norwegian continues its focus on Broadway style entertainment, adding a new Broadway hit for guests to enjoy, Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical. Additionally, the nightlife lineup will see the addition of The […]

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Carnival To Begin China Sailings In 2017, 2 Ships Committed

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that beginning in 2017, the “Fun Ships” will be coming to China. Beginning in spring 2017, Carnival will homeport one ship in China, offering a variety of year-round itineraries for the booming Chinese cruise market. Carnival has not yet announced which ship will homeport in China or where the ship will […]

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Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas To Undergo Major Renovation

Prior to arriving in Galveston for her 2016 Caribbean season, Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will undergo an extensive renovation, introducing new restaurants and expanded water attractions. The most noticeable onboard change will appear on the upper decks of Liberty of the Seas. Three new thrilling water slides, collectively known as the Perfect Storm, […]

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Princess Cruises Announces Name For Third Royal Class Ship

Princess Cruises has announced their third Royal Class ship, set to be begin sailing from China in 2017, will be named Majestic Princess. In addition, the new ship will also carry 盛世公主号 (Shèng Shì Gōng Zhǔ Haò) on her hull, interpreted to represent “Grand World” or “Grand Spirit.” “Royal Princess and Regal Princess were named after iconic previous […]

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Pitbull To Be Godfather To Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Cruise Line has selected Pitbull, a true Miami icon to serve as the Godfather of its latest Miami based ship, the Norwegian Escape. Pitbull, also known as Armando Christian Perez, will serve as the Norwegian Escape’s Godfather, christening the ship this coming November during a dockside ceremony and concert. The high energy christening ceremony will […]