Posted by travelwerke on May 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment
MSC Cruises has welcomed the latest addition to its fleet of modern cruise ships with an elaborate ceremony in Marseille celebrating the company’s Mediterranean heritage. The 139,000-GRT MSC Divina was christened last night by Italian screen legend and longtime MSC Cruises godmother Sophia Loren, amidst a gala extravaganza planned to reflect the colours, scents, history and culture of the … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on May 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Cruising giant Royal Caribbean International has announced the deployment of a second large ship to Asia, signaling its confidence in the region’s cruise market. Beginning June 2013, the 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas will offer sailings out of China and Singapore, taking the place of the smaller Legend of the Seas, which will return to Europe after 3 … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
As river cruising continues to gain popularity with travellers, operators are introducing new vessels plying European rivers. Avalon Waterways launched the 166-passenger Avalon Vista and the 128-passenger Avalon Visionary, while AmaWaterways christens the new AmaCerto today. 2 More Suite Ships for Avalon Waterways Named at a dual ceremony in the Netherlands, the Avalon Vista and Avalon Visionary … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on May 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Italian cruise line Costa Cruises has announced it will raise capacity in Asia for the 2013 cruise season, sending the 85,700-GRT Costa Atlantica to the region. The 2,680-passenger ship joins the Costa Victoria, which is being deployed to the Far East this year together with the Costa Classica, to double the line’s offering as it … Read more
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Posted by travelwerke on May 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Oceania Cruises yesterday christened the newest addition to its fleet of luxury cruise ships, the 1,250-passenger Riviera. Celebrity Chef Cat Cora served as the vessel’s godmother in a Catalan-themed christening ceremony held along the Barcelona waterfront, attended by city officials, the line’s executives and the godmothers of its other ships Regatta, Nautica and Marina. … Read more
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