Cruise news (new ships-tagged)

Coin Ceremony Held for Carnival Mardi Gras
Construction officially started on Carnival Cruise Line’s biggest ship ever, Mardi Gras. The 180,000 GT vessel is scheduled to debut in 2020...
June 18, 2019
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VIDEO: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ Iona
The keel laying ceremony of the newbuild for the British P&O Cruises with ship number S. 710 was another milestone at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg...
June 15, 2019
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VIDEO: Scenic Eclipse Completes Sea Trials
Scenic Cruises announced that fleet's newest mega-yacht Scenic Eclipse is closer to its official launch (scheduled for August 15) with...
June 13, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Introduces Captain Wendy Williams and Cuba Updates
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, and Tom McAlpin, Virgin Voyages President and CEO, announced the appointment of Capt. Wendy Williams...
June 12, 2019
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American Harmony to Receive Final Touches
American Cruise Lines announced that at 5 am (Friday morning, June 7) its 2nd new modern riverboat - American Harmony, moved under its own...
June 10, 2019
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Aurora Expeditions to Build Second Antarctica Ship
Aurora Expeditions announced that it will be building a 2nd X-bow ship, due to launch in the autumn of 2021. The new vessel on order ...
June 10, 2019
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First Steel Cut for Seabourn Venture
Seabourn celebrated a major milestone in the building of its new expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, with the official cutting of the first steel...
June 8, 2019
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AmaMora Debuts on the Rhine River
Completing its inaugural season, AmaWaterways celebrated the debut of company's newest riverboat - AmaMora - on Rhine River on June 3...
June 8, 2019
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Second Expedition Cruise Ship Confirmed for Coral Expeditions
One of the major global shipbuilders of specialized ships, VARD, is cementing its relationship with Coral Expeditions after the success of the...
June 6, 2019
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Quark Expeditions Names New Ship Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions announced the name of their brand new polar expedition ship due to set sail late in 2020. The technologically-advanced...
June 5, 2019
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Spirit of Discovery Godmother Announced
Saga Cruises announced that the Duchess of Cornwall will serve as the godmother of the line's newly built boutique ship, Spirit of Discovery. The...
June 5, 2019
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VIDEO: Saga Lays Keel for Spirit of Adventure
Saga Cruises marked the keel laying of its 2nd new cruise ship specially designed for the British market, Spirit of Adventure, via a ceremony at...
June 4, 2019
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VIDEO: Spectrum of the Seas Named in Shanghai
Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, made her debut in China on June 3. The first Quantum Ultra-Class vessel sailed into...
June 4, 2019
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Building of Second Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Ship Confirmed
The shipyard from Hijos de J.Barreras in Vigo Spain, signed the latest contract for a second luxury vessel for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection...
May 31, 2019
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Ocean Explorer Itineraries Open for Booking
Ocean Explorer, the first ocean-going small ship of Vantage Cruise Line, is booking its first 11 itineraries, including with the inaugural cruise...
May 30, 2019
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