‘Valiant Lady’ Announced by Virgin Voyages
Soon Scarlet Lady will have a twin sister cruising the Mediterreanean. Virgin Voyages announced in a press release this morning that their second ship will be named Valiant Lady and will sail the Mediterreanean upon her completion in 2021. The line’s first ship has yet to debut but is one of the m
$100 Million in Renovations for Norwegian Spirit
In early January 2020, Norwegian Spirit will sail to Marseille, France not for a cruise vacation, but rather an expensive facelift. The ship, part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, is undergoing $100 million in renovations over a 40-day dry dock period. Crews will work to update nearly everything
Viking Orion Cruise Ship Review
Viking Cruises Viking Orion by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Viking Orion offers new wrinkles and distinct characteristics that point to a willingness to innovate and pay attention to even the smallest details in an effort to further refine and redefine the cruise exper
Sky Princess Getting Rave Reviews
The newest member of Princess Cruises’ royal fleet took its first round of guests for a cruise earlier this week and the reviews coming in have been rave. Sky Princess set sail from Athens for a cruise around the Mediterranean and became the first Princess MedallionClass vessel in service for the
Kelly Clarkson Named Godmother to Norwegian Encore
What’s better than music and cruise ships? Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Grammy Award winning recording artist and television show host Kelly Clarkson has been named the Godmother of the new Norwegian Encore, which is set to debut this fall. As godmother, she will perform at the christening
Introducing Disney Wish (VIDEO)
When you wish upon a star, you could end up on board the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line! Disney Wish was announced over the weekend at the D23 Expo by Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and we couldn’t be more exited. The fifth ship from the family cruise line wil
What Would You Name Virgin Voyages’ New Craft Beer?
What happens when you mix one of Miami’s most popular brewing companies with one of cruising’s newest brands? Magic in a bottle. In collaboration with Wynwood Brewing Company, Virgin Voyages is brewing up an English Pale Ale to be sold exclusively on Virgin’s new ship, Scarlet Lady. The a
Costa Smeralda: Made for the Mediterranean
Few places in the world embody beauty, style and hospitality quite like Italy. The island of Sardinia, the 2nd largest in the Mediterranean Sea, couples rich history with fabulous scenery and is home to the ultra-luxury Costa Smeralda region on the island’s northern coast. For Costa Cruises, it on
MSC Cruises Reaches 20 Millionth Passenger
Raul Bonachea and his family booked a cruise thinking it would be a great vacation. They had no idea just how great it would be. When MSC Cruises first began sailing in 2003, the world’s largest privately owned cruise line had lofty goals. This week, the cruise line announced they had hit a m
Introducing Costa Firenze
At Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera, Costa Firenze is more than a year away from completion, but the buzz around the newest ship from Costa Cruises grows by the day. The sister ship of Costa Venezia, Costa Firenze is the second ship designed specifically for cruising in China. Meet Costa Firenze Lik
Quark’s New Ship Will Have 2 Helidecks
If spending a week in a deck chair doesn’t sound like a fun vacation, Quark Expeditions may have something for you! Steel-cutting began on their newest adventure vessel, a ship set to launch the cruise line into the next era of adventure cruising. The ceremony took place at the shipyard and museum
Cruise Exec: Tom McAlpin, Virgin Voyages
A Day in the Life of Tom McAlpin, president and CEO of Virgin Voyages By Fran Golden Tom McAlpin, a 30-year cruise industry veteran, is now overseeing the creation of a whole new cruise line from the ground up. It’s no small task for the president and CEO of Virgin Voyages. The first of the [&hell
Royal Caribbean Begins Construction, Names New Ship Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Begins Construction, Names New Ship Spectrum of the Seas Cruise News – Aug. 16, 2017 Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship. Th
Crystal River Cruises Unveils Culinary Concepts for Crystal Bach
Crystal River Cruises Unveils Culinary Concepts for Crystal Bach Cruise News – Jul. 5, 2017 Crystal River Cruises has unveiled detailed highlights of the culinary concepts and offerings to be featured aboard Crystal Bach, the first of the company’s “Rhine Class” river yachts, which debu
Virgin Voyages Cuts Steel for First Ship, Reveals Design Teams
Virgin Voyages Cuts Steel for First Ship, Reveals Design Teams Cruise News – Mar. 22, 2017 This afternoon, while streaming on Facebook Live, Virgin Voyages’ president and CEO, Tom McAlpin, ordered the first piece of steel cut for the line’s first ship at the Fincantieri shipyard in Geno
Norwegian Pearl Emerges with Shipwide Enhancements
Norwegian Pearl Emerges with Shipwide Enhancements Cruise News – Feb. 28, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl has returned to her seasonal homeport of Miami following a two-week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were revitalized to provide a fr
Norwegian Cruise Line to Build Four (Maybe Six) New Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line to Build Four (Maybe Six) New Ships Cruise News – Feb. 16, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced it has reached an agreement with Fincantieri S.p.A. to construct the “next generation of extraordinary ships” for Norwegian Cruise Line. Four ships are on order
Viking Cruises Founder Commemorates Five Norwegian Ports for New Ship
Viking Cruises Founder and Chairman Celebrates Five Norwegian Ports with New Ship Cruise News – Jun. 21, 2016 Viking Ocean Cruises founder and chairman Torstein Hagen recently commemorated the arrival of the company’s new cruise ship, Viking Sea, in five Norwegian ports of call. Hagen
Mediterranean Moments: Seabourn Quest
Rediscovering romance, adventure, and relaxation aboard Seabourn Quest By Jodi Ornstein Only parents of two young children would look forward to a 10-hour flight. Hours with nothing to do but read, sleep, and plan out the adventures that were ahead of us once we landed in Rome. It had been 10 years