Cruise news (new ships-tagged)

VIDEO: Hurtigruten's Newest Ship Launched
The newest ship of Hurtigruten, MS Roald Amundsen, was launched in Ulsteinvik, Norway on Saturday, February 17. The vessel will sail an expedition...
February 18, 2018
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VIDEO: Norwegian Bliss Float Out Timelapse
On Saturday, February 17, the new Norwegian Bliss cruise ship was floated out of the building hall of Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany...
February 18, 2018
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Order Placed for New Multimillion Pounds Ferry
A £10m Isle of Wight freight ferry is to be built in Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead. The 74-metre (240 ft) roll-on roll-off ship will...
February 14, 2018
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Scenic Eclipse Construction & Float Out Timelapse
On January 31, 2018 the new Scenic Eclipse ship celebrated her float out from the shipyard. With its exterior construction almost complete, the...
February 13, 2018
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TUI Cruises to Expand Fleet with New Ship
TUI Cruises is ordering a new ship to expand its fleet to 7 vessels from 2023 when Mein Schiff 7 enters service, according to a TUI spokesman...
February 12, 2018
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Carnival Panorama Heads to West Coast
While celebrating the reopening of Long Beach Cruise Terminal, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy made announcements about plans to...
February 11, 2018
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VIDEO: Vincent Coleman Sea Trials
The newest ferry of Halifax Transit, Vincent Coleman, is to undergo a round of sea trials in Halifax harbour after it was tested in ocean swells off...
February 7, 2018
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First Electric Ferry Launched in Asia
The first electric ferry in Asia entered service in the southwestern port city Kaohsiung Taiwan on Monday, February 5. Authorities...
February 6, 2018
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MSC Cruises to Order 4 Luxury Ships?
According to reports in the press in Italy, the mainstream brand MSC Cruises is close to placing a shipbuilding order with Fincantieri, with...
February 3, 2018
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Crystal Cruises to Downsize New Generation of Ships
Crystal Cruises is downsizing its 3 "Exclusive" class boutique ships and removing the private luxury residences which would have occupied the top...
February 3, 2018
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AIDAnova Offers Pre-premiere Cruises Before Maiden Voyage
Cruise passengers now have the opportunity to experience AIDAnova prior to her maiden voyage. On November 15, 2018 AIDA Cruises will take ownership...
February 1, 2018
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Scenic Eclipse Launched in Croatia
Polar discovery passenger ship Scenic Eclipse, built for PEC Limited of the Scenic group, was launched into the sea on Wednesday, January 31, in...
February 1, 2018
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VIDEO: Norwegian Encore Steel Cutting Ceremony
Meyer Werft today started the construction of the newest Breakaway Plus ship in Papenburg. Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled the ship will be named...
January 31, 2018
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Carnival Corporation Signs for Second New Ship for P&O Cruises
Carnival Corporation & plc announced it has signed a contract for the building of a 2nd next-generation cruise ship for company's P&O Cruises...
January 26, 2018
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Le Laperouse Enters Final Stages of Construction
The first cruise ship in the new Explorers series of Ponant - Le Laperouse, is entering the final stages of construction. The new expedition...
January 26, 2018
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