Cruise news (new ships-tagged)

Seabourn's 5th Ship Completes Final Sea Trials
Seabourn's newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, has achieved another major milestone with the completion of her final round of sea trials held in the...
March 23, 2018
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MSC Bellissima to Be Christened in UK
MSC Cruises will officially name a ship in the United Kingdom for the first time in over a decade in 2019. MSC Bellissima will be christened in...
March 22, 2018
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TUI Announces Fleet Expansion and Modernisation
The Executive Board of TUI Group has decided to increase TUI Cruises' capacities. Because of the continued increase in demand, the group has...
March 21, 2018
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Hanseatic Inspiration to Be Named in Antwerp
Hapag-Lloyd will hold the naming ceremony for its 2nd expedition ship, Hanseatic Inspiration, on October 13, 2019 against the backdrop of Belgian...
March 19, 2018
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Construction Begins on China's First Polar Expedition Cruise Ship
China has started building its first ever polar expedition cruise ship, according to state news agency Xinhua. The country looks to shipping lanes...
March 19, 2018
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National Geographic Endurance Keel Laid
A major milestone in the construction of the most sophisticated expedition ship in the world was marked on Saturday, March 17, via the keel laying at...
March 18, 2018
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Virgin Voyages and Ritz Carlton Unveil Details of New Ships
Two of the newest names in cruise industry soon unveiled details of their new products. Ritz-Carlton initially announced its new 3-ship yacht cruise...
March 17, 2018
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HAL Nieuw Statendam to Boast Stateroom Enhancements
Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam is due to debut in December. When the cruise ship sets sail from Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, it will...
March 17, 2018
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First Steel Cut for New Regent Ship
The steel-cutting ceremony for Seven Seas Splendor took place at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona on Wednesday, March 15. Splendor is the 2nd ship...
March 15, 2018
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Norwegian Bliss Departs Meyer Werft
The Norwegian Bliss cruise ship departed Meyer Werft in Papenburg last night, Tuesday, March 13, for her conveyance along Ems River. The ship will...
March 14, 2018
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American Cruise Lines Introduces Second River Boat
American Cruise Lines announced the name of the 2nd ship in line's new Modern Riverboat Series (a sibling to the upcoming American Song) - American...
March 13, 2018
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Avalon Waterways Unveils NEW Suite Ship 2019
The award-winning river cruise operator Avalon Waterways announced plans to introduce a new Suite Ship in 2019. The newbuild, Avalon Envision marks...
March 11, 2018
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First Rendering of Disney's New Cruise Ships
Disney Cruise Line is popular for the classic cruise liner styling of its ships. A trio of new ships will be added to the fleet of Disney in 2021...
March 11, 2018
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Crystal River Cruises Welcomes Crystal Debussy
Crystal River Cruises on Thursday (March 8) welcomed Crystal Debussy to its fleet. The latest addition to Crystal brings the river fleet to 4 luxury...
March 10, 2018
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VIDEO: MV Werften Begins Construction on First Global Class Ship
Construction work started on the first Global Class ship on Thursday, March 8, at MV Werften in Germany. Manuela Schwesig, Minister President of...
March 9, 2018
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