* Britannia Floats
While much of the world had its attention on flowers and romance today, Britain’s attention was on the Italian port of Monfalcone and a ship. This was the day P&O’s future flagship, Britannia, was being floated for the first at the Fincantieri shipyard.
The 141,000-ton Britannia may be a sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess, but Britannia’s interior design and features will be all her own and reflective of modern British tastes through and through. (More)
* Passenger Assaulted on Nieuw Amsterdam
A female passenger was allegedly assaulted by a crew member early this morning aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
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