Explora Journeys Takes Delivery of EXPLORA II
Explora Journeys welcomed EXPLORA II at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, marking a major milestone as the cruise line progresses toward a total of six ships by 2028! She will embark on her maiden voyage on September 16, departing from Civitavecchia, Italy, and visiting Sicily, Ma
MSC Seascape’s future homeport under construction
Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to transform a cargo warehouse into a new cruise terminal, set to be the home of MSC Seascape! This $151 million complex at Pier 16 will feature a 165,000-square-foot terminal and a $55 million parking garage, and it is anticipated to open in Novembe
Queen Mary 2 Brings Eternal Flame to New York
Queen Mary 2 arrived in New York today, carrying the Eternal Flame from France after a seven-day North Atlantic crossing. The ship’s arrival was marked by a commemorative ceremony onboard, honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the WWII Normandy Landings. In attendance were French Ambassad
Andrea Bocelli to Perform at Queen Anne Naming Ceremony
Get ready for an unforgettable evening on June 3, 2024, as Andrea Bocelli takes the stage at Liverpool’s Waterfront to celebrate Queen Anne’s maiden call! Joining Bocelli will be a lineup of Liverpool’s finest talent, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and perf
Hannah Waddingham Joins Sun Princess Christening
During a naming ceremony at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham became the godmother of the newest Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess! She christened the ship, wished for blessings and success for all who sailed on her, and broke a Champagne bottle to mark t
Cunard Welcomes Queen Anne to Fleet
Today, Queen Anne officially became the latest addition to Cunard’s fleet during a handover ceremony in Italy. Cunard received the ship at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, where master shipbuilders constructed it. The ship is now on its way to Southampton for its seven-night ma
Sea Cloud Spirit Arrives in Nassau
Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud Spirit has officially arrived at the Nassau Cruise Port! President Mirell Reyes was joined by officials from the Islands of The Bahamas, including Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, for the ceremonial plaque exchange. “Today, we welcome Sea Cloud Cruises
Celebrity Ascent Rises To The Occasion
The new Celebrity Ascent was recently showcased and christened as the newest addition to the cruise line’s popular Edge Class of ships in a celebration in Port Everglades, Florida. The ship retains every amenity and attribute that has made its siblings, the Edge, Apex, and Beyond, so popular,
Cunard Partners With Pop Art Mr. Brainwash On Queen Elizabeth Mural
As Cunard continues to promote artistic excellence at sea, the cruise line announced a partnership with popular pop artist Mr. Brainwash! On August 22, 2023, Thierry Guetta, formally known as Mr. Brainwash joined Cunard executives aboard Queen Elizabeth for an exclusive ceremony where he unveiled a
Sandy Yawn and Michelle Dunham Named Godmothers Of Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has announced the godmothers for its newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, launching in November of this year! Congratulations to Captain Sandy Yawn, known for her appearance on Below Deck, and her sister Michelle Dunham, founder of the Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA), on b
Explora Journeys Takes Delivery Of Explora I
Today, Explora Journeys’ newest ship, EXLORA I was delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy! MORE ABOUT THE CEREMONY Gianluigi Aponte, Founder and Chairman of the MSC Group; Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, the godmoth
Sarah Fabergé Named Godmother Of Seven Seas Grandeur
Sarah Fabergé, founding Member of The Fabergé Heritage Council and great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé, has been named the Godmother of Regent Seven Seas’ newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur! On December 10, 2023, in Miami, Florida, Sarah will perform the customary duties of blessing a
Carnival Cruise Line Welcomes Carnival Venezia
Last night, Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the welcome event of its newest ship, Carnival Venezia with a ceremony in New York! The ship was blessed by Carnival Venezia’s godfather and television personality Jay Leno. Leno also performed a special comedy show exclusively for Carnival
Cunard’s Queen Anne Reaches A Construction Milestone
Cunard’s Queen Anne reached a construction milestone on Friday, April 14, 2023! The ship had her ‘funnel lift,’ an important shipbuilding moment that marks the installation of one of the ship’s most recognizable features, making her one step closer to her maiden voyage in May
Viking’s Newest Ship Named By Astronaut
Viking held a ceremony on Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the official naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune. Godmother Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, blessed the ship for safe sailing. After the ceremony, Viking Neptune left Los Angeles for Honolulu. 
MSC Cruises Holds Naming Ceremony for MSC World Europa in Doha, Qatar
Photo Credit: Ivan Sarfatti Over the weekend, MSC Cruises welcomed the brand’s newest flagship, MSC World Europa, at her Naming Ceremony at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar. With help from Qatar Airways, the national airline of the state of Qatar, MSC Cruises celeb
Terminal V by Virgin Voyages Coming to PortMiami
On a cool, overcast day at PortMiami, a row of bright red shovels waited diligently, their blades stuck in white limestone gravel, for the ceremony to start. Virgin Voyages was hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for their new terminal at PortMiami which will soon be home to their first ship, Scarlet
Nautical Nuptials
Cruise-loving couples looking for a blissfully simple big day should look no further than their favorite vessel or port city for a cruise ship wedding. There’s something incredibly romantic about saying, “I do” with the ocean as your backdrop, and — if you’re already thinking of tying the
Viking Jupiter Float Out Honors Maritime Tradition
Viking Cruises strives to establish an intimate cruise experience for each and every guest. Their newest ship, Viking Jupiter, personifies that commitment in every way possible. Viking Jupiter recently reached a major building milestone as it was “floated out” for the first time since construct
