Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Norwegian Joy Christening In Shanghai

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has christened its new custom-designed ship for the Chinese cruise market, Norwegian Joy.   In a lavish ceremony held onboard while she was docked in Shanghai, invited guests and members of the media were treated to a phoenix-themed performance by renowned dancer and choreographer Wang Yabin that pays homage to the ship’s … Continue reading

Ritz-Carlton Ventures Into Luxury Yachting

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, one of the foremost names in luxury travel, is set to expand to the high seas with a new small ship, luxury cruising operation.   Set to launch in time for the 2019 cruise season, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will focus on visiting smaller ports in popular cruise regions with a … Continue reading

Revealed: Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the details of the new Celebrity Edge, set to debut next December in Fort Lauderdale and prompting a rethink in cruise ship design.   Boasting design names including Kelly Hoppen MBE of Kelly Hoppen Interiors and visionary architect Tom Wright of WKK, together with American designer Nate Berkus serving as design … Continue reading

Royal Caribbean Confirms Symphony Of The Seas Name, Deployment

Royal Caribbean International has confirmed its fourth Oasis-class ship will be named Symphony of the Seas, while also unveiling deployment details and information of its upcoming PortMiami development.   Mediterranean Debut, Caribbean Year-Round Deployment Currently under construction in St. Nazaire, Symphony of the Seas will be delivered to the line in April 2018. Like her … Continue reading

Oceania Cruises Releases Details Of 180-Day World Cruise

Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its world cruise for 2019, a 180-day voyage covering over 45,000 nautical miles onboard the elegant and intimate Insignia.   The Route Embarking the full world cruise either in New York (departing 11 January 2019), Miami (departing 14 January 2019) or Los Angeles (departing 30 January 2019), guests will … Continue reading