Speaking to myself and a few other media members this past weekend aboard the Vision of the Seas, Richard Fain addressed concerns and questions over the Allure of the Seas’s recent propulsion issues. Earlier this month, the Allure of the Seas was reported to be experiencing issues with its propulsion system. The issue is large […]
On September 7th, the Disney Magic will enter dry dock in Cadiz, Spain to undergo a major renovation. The Disney Magic will be in dry dock for almost 6 weeks, but will emerge with a plethora of newly redesigned spaces and brand new amenities. From a new grand atrium lobby and a completely redesigned children’s area to a three-story water thrill […]
Regal Princess reached a significant construction milestone today when the Princess Cruises vessel was “floated out” at its building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. A traditional ceremony marked the occasion as the ship met the ocean for the first time. Following the Italian shipyard’s custom, the float out of a ship begins when […]
While docking in Marseille yesterday, the Costa Pacifica came in contact with a buoy structure that formed a gash around 26 feet long just above the waterline. Luckily, no one was injured when the collision occurred, but it did keep the Pacifica in Marseille for an additional eight hours for necessary repairs. Costa Cruises published a statement claiming that the Pacifica “experienced a […]
The Port of Galveston is quickly becoming a very popular departure ports for many cruise ships and passengers. Currently, she is home to both the Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph. Later this year, Galveston will also be a homeport for the Disney Magic, Crown Princess, and the Mariner of the Seas. With all of these […]
Earlier this morning, the Norwegian Star was performing a docking manuever when its side thrusters accidentally created a wave which damaged a small part of the submarine Growler at the US Intrepid Museum in New York City. The Intrepid Museum posted earlier on their Facebook page, Happy to report that Intrepid was NOT hit by […]