Tag: New Cruise Ships

Work Begins on Costa Cruises First LNG Powered Cruise Ship

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The steel-cutting ceremony for Costa Smeralda, the first of two Costa Cruises ships to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel, was held at Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland. Construction work began today on Costa Smeralda after her steel-cutting ceremony held at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland. The new Costa Cruises ship will be the brand’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the world’s first cruise ship to be broadly marketed to consumers from multiple countries throughout Europe. Construction of…

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Construction Milestone for Seabourn Ovation

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Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn celebrated a major milestone in the construction of their latest ship, Seabourn Ovation. The traditional coin and launch ceremony took palce at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy. Seabourn Celebrates Major Shipbuilding Milestone With Coin and Launch Ceremony for Seabourn Ovation The time-honored coin and launch ceremony is an enduring maritime tradition that calls for a “madrina” to preside over the celebratory events. Serving in this significant role was Jan Stearman, Seabourn’s longest-serving female shipboard team member, who joined the company 22 years ago, and a…

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Carnival Horizon to Debut Teppanyaki Restaurant

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Carnival Horizon Bonsai Teppanyaki

Carnival Cruise Line is planning to expand their popular Asian Restaurant onboard their newest cruise ship Carnival Horizon. The Bonsai Sushi specialty restaurant will be expanded to include a Teppanyaki experience. Carnival Horizon Bonsai Teppanyaki Located on Carnival Horizon’s Promenade Deck, Bonsai Teppanyaki will offer a wide-ranging menu with authentic delicacies from the Far East prepared by highly skilled chefs who will create tantalizing dishes on custom-built stations that form the center of the venue’s two eight-seat tables. In keeping with Carnival’s atmosphere of spirited and participatory fun, dinner at…

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MSC Seaview Cruise Ship Floated Out In Italy

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MSC Seaview, the second Seaside class ship from MSC Cruises was floated out for the first time. MSC Seaview is based on a highly-innovative prototype — bringing guests closer to the sea than ever before; designed specifically for warmer climates; and providing the ultimate sun and sea cruise experience. The ship is set to come into service in June 2018, just six months after her sister ship MSC Seaside. The ceremony, officially marked the first time that the vessel has touched water since beginning construction. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of…

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Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Ship Starts Construction

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A new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean, Spectrum of the Seas has commenced the first major construction milestone. At the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship. With a launch date set for 2019, Spectrum of the Seas will be the next evolution of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Class ships. The ship will specifically be designed for guests in China and the Asia-Pacific region, and will feature cutting-edge and unprecedented experiences…

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