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Artists Rendering of AIDA Cruises Newest LNG Powered Cruise Ship and Sister Ship to the AIDAnova As early as 2023, half of all AIDA guests will be sailing on ships operated with low-emission liquefied natural gas. On August 15, 2019, the first steel cut took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg for the sister ship of AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship that is fully powered with low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG). Just a few days ago, AIDA Cruises was awarded the Blue Angel, the German Federal Government’s eco-label for AIDAnova’s environmentally friendly ship design. With the official start of construction for the second ship of this innovative AIDA ship generation to be put into service in spring 2021, the company is continuing its course and making a further contribution to reduced emissions in cruising. As early as 2023, the third LNG cruise ship of AIDA Cruises, “Made in Germany,” will set sail. Through the use of LNG emissions of particulate m...

Preparing for her inaugural 3-daycruise from Long Beach California to Ensenada Mexico, the third Vista-class cruise ship is in the final stages of construction. To be the first new Carnival ship to be based on the West Coast in 20 years, her arrival is to be a celebrated event.  The ship Carnival Panorama weighing in at 133,500 gross tons with a guest capacity of 3,900+ double occupancy is expected to leave Italy's Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in November 2019. Select crew members and shipyard laborers are working in parallel as the ship is receiving her final touches to both public spaces and staterooms.  Staffing a ship the size of the Carnival Panorama is not an easy feat, loading some 6,000 mattresses, 13,000 pillows, 43,000 sheets, and 100,000 towels takes allot of manpower and time. As construction continues, more  staff will join the ship to make sure everything is just right for the ship's introduction in December. It is expected that the...

Artists Rendering of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wish Debuting in 2021 At the D23 Expo today,   Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek revealed   the highly anticipated name of the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, as well as a first look at the ship’s elegant, three-story atrium and the iconic Disney character that will adorn the ship’s stern. Chapek and Imagineer Joe Rohde also shared new details about plans for a second island destination for Disney Cruise Line in The Bahamas. With a little help from Tinker Bell, Disney fans were the first to hear that Disney Wish will be the name of the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship. The Disney Wish is scheduled for delivery in late 2021 and is expected to set sail beginning in January 2022. By 2023, three additional new cruise ships will join the Disney fleet. And when they join, they will be the largest in the family, each weighing approximately 140,000 gross tons and with a capacity of about ...

Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, will be christening the world’s first hybrid electric–powered expedition cruise ship this fall in Antarctica. MS Roald Amundsen was named after polar hero Roald Amundsen who led the first expedition to cross the Northwest Passage, the first expedition to the South Pole, and the first expedition proven to have reached the North Pole. The ship’s naming ceremony is set to honor his legacy with a ritual invented by Amundsen.  “We can think of no better place to name the truly unique MS Roald Amundsen than the waters of Antarctica, where no ship has ever been christened before,” Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam says. When christening his famed expedition ship Maud in 1917, Roald Amundsen switched from using the traditional bottle of champagne to a chunk of ice. Before crushing the ice against her bow, he stated: “It is not my intention to dishonor the glorious grape, but already now you shall get the taste of...

  Scenic Luxury Cruises Scenic Eclipse Sails on Her Maiden Voyage. Scenic Eclipse sets sail with its first guests on its inaugural voyage, a 13-day discovery itinerary from Reykjavik to Quebec, before heading to NYC for its Sept 10 christening by Godmother Dame Helen Mirren. And presenting to the world for the very first time are images of its luxurious interiors, showcasing some of the reasons this vessel sets a new standard in exploration and luxury cruising.  “Today is the fruition of many years of planning and work from a large and dedicated team to create a vessel and an experience which has set a brand new benchmark in ultra-luxury discovery cruising,” offered Glen Moroney, Chairman and Founder, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours. “We are extremely proud of this ship and what it brings to the world of cruising. In terms of innovation, technology and design, it is second to none. The onboard helicopters and submarine and our handcrafted itineraries that t...

Construction of Havila Kystruten's New Ships in Spain has been Temporarily Placed on Hold News out of Spain says that work has temporarily stopped in 2 cruise ships being built for Havila Kystruten by Spanish shipbuilder Hijos de J. Barrera. The two ships are being built for the Norwegian Coastal Market in an agreement with the Norwegian Government. The ships are supposed to be LNG powered and "Green Ships" once completed. The issue is supposedly around the ship's draft and weight - which can negatively impact the speed of the vessels and fuel consumption. Reports indicate that the shipyard has offered a number of solutions to the problem and is awaiting a decision from Havila. There are two addition vessels being constructed in Turkey and those ships are reportedly on schedule.   ---------------------------------------------- Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nic...

  Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship - the Norwegian Encore emerges from Meyer Werft's Covered Building Dock August 17, 2019 - Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that its latest ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed a major construction milestone, when it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Papenburg, Germany.   Norwegian Encore will remain in the shipyard port for the final phase of construction, before her conveyance up the Ems River and towards the North Sea at the end of September. At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of 3,998, the ship will be delivered to the cruise line on Oct. 30, 2019. She will be christened in Miami on Nov. 21, 2019 and will commence seven-day voyages to the Caribbean on Nov. 24, 2019. “To see the ship emerge from the shipyard is always one of the most exciting construction mi...

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas to Undergo $250 Million Dollar Amplification The ship that revolutionized the cruise industry, Oasis of the Seas , marks its 10-year anniversary with a larger-than-ever, $165 million amplification. The first to introduce the unique seven-neighborhood concept and one-of-a-kind AquaTheater entertainment venue, Royal Caribbean International’s original game-changer will set a new standard for family vacations with first-to-brand experiences and the latest Royal Caribbean hits. Guest favorites making their way to Oasis as part of the 63-day modernization include a reimagined, Caribbean-inspired pool deck that will feature a Splashaway Bay kids aquapark and The Lime & Coconut signature bar; famed Quantum Class staple, Music Hall ; the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, and the Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea. Debuting alongside this lineup is the cruise line’s first barbecue concept, Portside BBQ , and dedicated karaoke ven...

Artists Rendering of Quark Expeditions New Sleek UltraMarine Quark Expeditions®, the leader in polar adventures, released new renderings of its game-changing polar expedition ship, Ultramarine , which will set sail in the Antarctic 2020.21 season.   The renderings showcase new livery featuring Quark Expeditions' distinctive yellow "Q" logo spanning the full height of the ship, reflecting Quark's mission to go beyond the predictable. New interior renderings highlight Ultramarine's spacious suites as well as a range of striking public spaces, including the ship's main restaurant, panorama lounge, lecture theater, ready room, polar boutique, spa, sauna and fitness center. "We are proud and excited to see the vision behind Ultramarine come to life," says Andrew White , president of Quark Expeditions. "From the bold exterior to the comfortable, contemporary interior, our interna...

Artists Rendering of the Sleek and Modern Silver Origin - Silversea Cruises  Starting on July 16, 2019, travelers will be able to reserve their suites aboard Silversea’s new ship, Silver Origin , which has been designed entirely with the Galapagos Islands in mind and will be the most elegant ship to ever sail the region when it launches in summer 2020. The all-suite, 100-guest Silver Origin will embark on her maiden voyage in July 2020, unlocking the authentic beauty of the Galapagos by connecting guests with the destination through immersive experiences. “Our unique, industry-leading offering in the Galapagos Islands is being enhanced further still for the benefit of our guests,” says Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO. “From July 16, 2019, we will open sales for Silver Origin , which will enrich guests’ experiences with an unprecedented level of elegance and comfort. After admiring endemic species in the wild and exploring the beautiful landsca...

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has today confirmed it took delivery of Scenic Eclipse on July 26 from the Uljanik Shipyard. Scenic Eclipse departed the shipyard at 8:00PM on Saturday, July 27, on its journey to Valetta, Malta for registration. From there, she will make a number of short stops before arriving in Reykjavik, Iceland, where she will commence operations of her first scheduled cruise. The inaugural voyage is a 13-day discovery sailing via Greenland and Eastern Canada before arriving in Quebec on August 27. And then heading to NYC for its Christening by Godmother Dame Helen Mirren. In addition, Scenic today released footage of the final tests and trials of the state-of-the-art Airbus H130 helicopters. The video shows the helicopters landing on the deck of Scenic Eclipse and being stored in the specially-designed onboard hangars .  As one of the quietest helicopters in the skies, the H130 sets the standard for  tourism operations  world...

Keel-Laying-For-Saga-Cruises'-Spirit-at-Adventure-Meyer-Werft-Papenburg-Germany Saga marked the keel laying of its second new cruise ship for the British market, Spirit of Adventure, with a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Monday, June 3rd. The 999-passenger ship will set sail in summer 2020 and the keel laying marked the official start of construction. A commemorative coin stamped with Spirit of Adventure’s name, keel-laying date and the lettering S715 – denoting the identification marker for the ship during her build and until she is formally handed over by Meyer Werft to Saga in summer 2020 – was placed under the first block in the dry dock where a total of 54 blocks will be used to create the 58,250 gross tons ship. Spirit of Adventure will have an overall length of 774.3ft with a breadth of 102.4ft Speaking at the ceremony, Robin Shaw, CEO Saga Travel said: “These are exciting times for Saga and the occasion m...