Today Norwegian Cruise Line began trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings). Norwegian’s initial public offering consists of 23,529,412 ordinary shares. Kevin Sheehan among other executives were onboard the Norwegian Epic this morning in Miami to officially launch the offering during the NASDAQ’s opening bell. Here is the latest on NCLH as of 1:20pm Catch […]
Disney Cruise Line Captain Thord Haugen and his shipboard officers recently hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder for a plaque exchange ceremony in celebration of the inaugural call on Costa Maya, in accordance with maritime tradition. Although other Disney ships have visited Costa Maya previously, it is a port […]
Carnival Cruise Lines will expand capacity on the West Coast with the introduction of year-round three and four-day cruises on the 2,052-passenger Carnival Imagination from Long Beach, Calif., beginning January 26, 2014. The move will bring the total number of Carnival ships operating from Long Beach to three and further solidify the line’s position as […]
For the ultimate in sun and fun, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its deployment for the fall and winter 2014/2015 season with eight contemporary ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida from five homeports: Miami, New York, Tampa, Houston and New Orleans. Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Pearl will set sail from Miami. […]
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced and opened for sale its 2014 summer and year-round cruises. The deployment includes the line’s newest and most innovative ships Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway in their respective homeports of New York and Miami, along with three ships in Alaska, and four in Europe for the summer. Norwegian will also […]
Earlier today, the Carnival Breeze was christened by her godmother, Tracy Wilson Mourning, in the Port of Miami. Tracy Wilson Mourning is the founder of the Honey Shine mentoring program, which encourages and assists young girls to enlighten their paths and empower their future. Carnival even donated $25,000 to Honey Shine, to aid in Honey Shine’s mission […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that popular Miami modern artist and muralist David “LEBO” Le Batard has been commissioned to paint the signature hull artwork for Norwegian Getaway, launching in January 2014. At an event held at LEBO’s Wynwood studio, the company also revealed the hull artwork, which features a whimsical tropical ocean theme complete with […]
Earlier today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that they will be revealing the Getaway’s hull art later tonight. Norwegian posted, “In a few hours, we will reveal Norwegian Getaway’s hull artwork and the name of the famous Miami-based artist who designed it. Who do you think was commissioned to paint Norwegian Getaway’s signature hull?” Some guesses from fans of […]
Today, Captain Mickey Mouse officially kicked-off the countdown for the arrival of the Disney Wonder to Port Miami with a Disney-style unveiling of a larger than life banner proclaiming “See You Real Soon.” When the Disney Wonder arrives in Miami on Dec. 23, 2012, it will mark the first time a Disney Cruise Line ship […]
As the Carnival Breeze docked for the first time in Miami this morning, a giant 50 foot tall turkey was inflated on the top deck of the Breeze. The turkey, sporting a straw hat and Hawaiian t-shirt, will be on display to the city until tomorrow afternoon. So for now, enjoy the pictures of the Carnival Breeze’s […]
Costa Cruises is bringing back a taste of Italy to the tropics this winter with the Costa Mediterranea as she sets sail to the Caribbean at 9:00pm tonight. From November to February 2013, the 86,000-ton, 2,144-guest Costa Mediterranea will sail two 10-day round-trip Caribbean itineraries from Miami with calls at Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Grand […]
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Carnival Breeze will be displaying a 50 foot tall inflatable turkey on her top deck while docked in Miami, Florida for the first time on Wednesday, November 21st. The 1,250 pound inflatable turkey will be sporting a huge straw hat and Hawaiian shirt, facing the McArthur Causeway for all drivers […]