Cruise news (new ships-tagged)

VIDEO: Costa Smeralda Floated Out
Costa Cruises celebrated the official float-out of its new ship, Costa Smeralda, at Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland on Friday, March 15. As part of...
March 18, 2019
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Vantage Cruise Line Launches First Small Ocean-Going Ship
Marking a major milestone in the history of Vantage Deluxe World Travel, Vantage Cruise Lines announced it will expand its world-class fleet of ships...
March 17, 2019
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VIDEO: First Look at Carnival Mardi Gras Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Mardi Gras, which is scheduled to debut in late summer 2020, is expected to boast an array of architectural...
March 17, 2019
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MSC Cruises Confirms US$2.3 Billion Cruise Ship Order
MSC Cruises signed final contracts with Fincantieri for the building of 4 small luxury ships. The new vessels will be 64,000 GT and feature 481...
March 15, 2019
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Crystal Opens Bookings for Endeavor
Adventurous luxury passengers can already book their 2021 expeditions onboard Crystal Endeavor, as reservations opened for the full year of the polar...
March 14, 2019
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First Steel Cut for Holland America's New Ship
The steel cutting ceremony for the 3rd ship that Fincantieri is building for Holland America took place on Wednesday, March 13, at the shipyard in...
March 14, 2019
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Seabourn Announces Name of New Expedition Ship
Seabourn announced that it will name its first new expedition ship - Seabourn Venture. This way, the cruise company is paying tribute to the remote...
March 14, 2019
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Aurora Expeditions Announces Innovative Arctic Itineraries
The Australian-owned polar cruise tour company Aurora Expeditions is setting itself apart from the competition via a range of new itineraries for the...
March 11, 2019
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Carnival Mardi Gras to Boast Emeril Lagasse Restaurant
Carnival Cruise Line announced that celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will have a restaurant situated in the heart of the French Quarter aboard Mardi...
March 7, 2019
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Crystal Announces Endeavor’s 2021 Deployment
Crystal Expedition Cruises announced the complete 2021 deployment for the luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor. During expedition voyages that...
March 7, 2019
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Hapag-Lloyd Cancels Naming Ceremony for Hanseatic Nature
The naming ceremony for the new expedition ship of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Hanseatic Nature, has been canceled. The showcase event that was planned in...
March 7, 2019
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VIDEO: First Sea Trials Completed for Coral Adventurer
Coral Expeditions completed the first sea trials of its newbuild, Coral Adventurer, that is due for delivery in April 2019. After finishing touches...
March 7, 2019
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Spirit of Discovery to Go All-Inclusive
The first cruise ship of Saga Cruises to be built to order, the 999-passenger Spirit of Discovery, is due to go all-inclusive from winter 2019...
March 6, 2019
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P&O Cruises' Iona Receives a Luxurious SPA
P&O Cruises’ Iona will boast whirlpools, destination-themed treatments, and a salt steam room when she launches in May 2020. A couple...
March 5, 2019
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Viking and Fincantieri Sign for Two Ships
In the context of an agreement announced in March last year for the building of six ships, Viking Cruises and Fincantieri signed the contracts for...
March 5, 2019
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