Princess to get two new ships – their largest ever
The Carnival Corporation & plc has signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of two 3,600-passenger cruise ships for its Princess Cruises brand. The new ships — which will have an all-in cost of approximately €155,000 per lower berth — are scheduled to enter service in...
Ship Review: Silver Spirit offers sophisticated charm, elegance
It’s been almost nine years since ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea unveiled a new ship but guests will soon agree that the wait has been worth it. The 12-deck, 540-passenger, all-suite ship is Silversea’s first newly-constructed vessel since 2001. Click Here to read the full review....
Silversea christens Silver Spirit at Port Everglades
By Michael Coleman FORT LAUDERDALE, FL., Jan. 21, 2010 — Silver Spirit, Silversea Cruises’ elegant new vessel, was formally christened here today before 450 guests and dignitaries at Port Everglades. The ship’s godmother, Silvia Lefebvre, sister of Silversea chairman Manfredi Lefebvre, presided over the festivities....
MSC Magnifica completes her sea trials – will be christened on March 6
MSC Magnifica — the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class — successfully completed her sea trials on Sunday, returning to the Forme Joubert, Saint-Nazaire, France dock after 72-hours on the open seas. Despite inclement weather and 50-knot winds, MSC Magnifica performed to the satisfaction of the MSC Cruises’...
Silversea’s new flagship, Silver Spirit, arrives in America
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman will be reporting on Silversea Cruises’ new flagship, Silver Spirit, during christening ceremonies in Fort Lauderdale this week. Here’s his latest dispatch. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., Jan. 19, 2010 – Silversea Cruises’ new flagship, Silver Spirit, arrived here this morning at...
Cruise Guide Column: Azamara Club Cruises unveiled
By Michael Coleman Executives at a fledgling cruise line with huge potential have gone back to the drawing board in an effort to re-brand their two year-old company. The two-ship Azamara Cruises fleet is now Azamara Club Cruises. Owned by parent Royal Caribbean (which also operates Celebrity Cruises), the new focus and a series of...
Cruise Guide: Oasis of the Seas review, photos and videos
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, recently made her much anticipated debut at her home port in Ft. Lauderdale. Oasis is unlike other ships in more ways than one. She sets a new standard in cruising … Click Here to read the full review, view videos and more …...
Videos and photos coming live from Oasis of the Seas
Follow Cruise News Weekly Publisher Matt Roseboom as he reports live from Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas, this Sunday and Monday (Nov. 22 and 23, 2009). You can follow along with his updates, photos and videos on Twitter (twitter.com/cruiseguide) and Facebook (facebook.com/cruisenews). Oasis of the...
Video: Carnival’s newest ship officially named ‘Dream’
The official naming ceremony of Carnival Cruise Lines’ new cruise ship, Carnival Dream, featured Academy Award- and Tony Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden in the role of ship’s godmother. Watch as she swings a baseball bat signed by New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez at a nearly six-foot tall champagne bottle to christen the ship....