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Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri celebrate float out of all-new Norwegian Aqua ™
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, along with its partners at Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, commemorated on Tuesday (Apr23) the float out of Norwegian Aqua™, the first of the expanded Prima Plus …
Apr 25, 2024 / Cruise
Fincantieri finalises a major agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, reaffirming its leadership in the sector
The two Groups are defining a long-term strategic expansion through a historic agreement that outlines the future new building program for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line brands Fincantieri has announced the …
Apr 10, 2024 / Cruise
Ambassador Cruise Line's 'Ambition' Returns to Bristol Port Amidst Record-Breaking Cruise Figures
The Bristol Port Company looks forward to welcoming Ambassador Cruise Line's vessel, 'Ambition,' returning to Royal Portbury Dock on April 13th for the start of their 2024 season of cruises through the Port. Almost 1,000 passengers will pass through …
Apr 5, 2024 / Cruise
Liverpool Cruise Port Joins Global Ports Holding Network
Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), the world's largest independent cruise port operator announced on Wednesday (Apr03) that it has signed a 50-year agreement with Peel Ports Group’s subsidiary, The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Ltd, to operate cruise …
Apr 3, 2024 / Cruise
Storylines and Brodosplit Shipyard Renew Ship Building Contract to Construct Private Residence Ship
Storylines, a pioneering force in the residential ship industry, has renewed a shipbuilding contract with Brodosplit shipyard based in Split, Croatia, to construct the world's first environmentally sustainable private residence ship. The signing of …
Mar 18, 2024 / Cruise
Virgin Voyages Powers Fastest Internet at Sea with Industry-First Integrated MEO-LEO Service from SES
Virgin Voyages will deploy a new level of “Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi" connected experiences for thousands of its “sailors” (passengers) across its fleet; becoming the first cruise line to deploy SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service. Combining …
Feb 26, 2024 / Cruise
ABB and Carnival Corporation sign strategic partnership for Azipod® propulsion services
Long-term partnership agreement covers service for vessels powered by Azipod® XO electric propulsion system Carnival Corporation to benefit from optimized maintenance plan, service offering and ABB’s digital services around the world …
Feb 21, 2024 / Cruise
Port Everglades Welcomes Azamara to its Fleet
Tuesday (Dec12), Port Everglades officially welcomed Azamara Cruises for the first time and Azamara Onward to its new South Florida winter homeport during a traditional dockside plaque-and-key ceremony. As a portal to the world, the Greater Fort …
Dec 13, 2023 / Cruise
EWE Cruises, Deltamarin And Tillberg Design Of Sweden Receive AIP From DNV For Their New Expedition Vessel Project
A new expedition cruise vessel project, developed by EWE cruises, Deltamarin and Tillberg design of Sweden, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV. The project was published at Marintec Shanghai on December 7, …
Dec 8, 2023 / Cruise
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Opening of New Cruise Terminal at Port Everglades
The magic of Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived at Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line, along with port and community leaders, celebrated the opening of the new dedicated …
Nov 14, 2023 / Cruise