The ship consistently scores in the mid-to-upper 90's and only three times has it slid a point or two below 90.
The complete story appeared in the March 18 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Monday, March 18, 2019
If Only This Were Horseshoes
Norwegian Breakaway scored 84 points on its latest US Public Health inspection, which sounds good until you realize it takes a score of at least 86 to pass. The semiannual surprise inspection was conducted on March 10 at New Orleans during a turnaround between two seven-night cruises.
The ship consistently scores in the mid-to-upper 90's and only three times has it slid a point or two below 90.
The ship consistently scores in the mid-to-upper 90's and only three times has it slid a point or two below 90.
Friday, March 15, 2019
A “Flood” of Excitement in Finland
Meyer-Turku celebrated the float out of Costa Smeralda today at their yard in Finland, marking the first time the ship has touched water, when Meyer and Costa officials opened the valves that let water into the dry dock.
Actually, it was more of a float up because it will take about 24 hours to fill the giant dry dock and tow the ship to an outfitting pier where its interior will be completed in time for delivery in October.
This is also an important milestone because Costa Smeralda is the first Costa ship, and the first to be sold globally, that will be powered both at sea and in port by clean-burning liquified natural gas (LNG).
Actually, it was more of a float up because it will take about 24 hours to fill the giant dry dock and tow the ship to an outfitting pier where its interior will be completed in time for delivery in October.
This is also an important milestone because Costa Smeralda is the first Costa ship, and the first to be sold globally, that will be powered both at sea and in port by clean-burning liquified natural gas (LNG).
The complete story appeared in the March 15 issue of Cruise News Daily.
Note: Additional photos still being added to this item.
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| Water begins to flood the dry dock |
Photo courtesy of Meyer-Turku and Costa Crociere. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 15, 2019
CND subscribers also read about:
- The Port of Seattle considering an additional cruise terminal
- The Port of Dublin considering cutting cruise capacity
Details appeared in the March 15 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Splendor in Australia
When Carnival Splendor arrives in Australia in December, it won't be the same ship it was when it leaves Long Beach in October. A lengthy stop in Singapore for refurbishment will change a lot.
We've already told you about the new waterslides that will be added. Now Carnival is announcing four new restaurants that are being added to the ship, specifically to appeal to Aussie tastes.
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise 'Line. All rights reserved.
We've already told you about the new waterslides that will be added. Now Carnival is announcing four new restaurants that are being added to the ship, specifically to appeal to Aussie tastes.
The complete story appeared in the March 14 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Tandori Chicken at the new Masala Tiger Restaurant aboard Carnival Splendor |
Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 14, 2019
CND subscribers also read about:
Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved.
- MSC finalizing their order with Fincantieri for four small luxury ships to be delivered beginning in 2023.
- Meyer Werft schedules Spectrum of the Seas' river transit to begin March 19.
Details appeared in the March 14 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Spectrum of the Seas ready for river conveyance |
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