Tuesday, May 7, 2019

More Medallions

Princess Cruises has decided they will add six additional ships to Medallion Class next year, in 2020, in addition to the five they will have on the program by the end of this year.

That will bring the service to passengers sailing in the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, California Coast and on the World Cruise.

Details appeared in the May 7 issue of Cruise News Daily.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Like a Trip to Florence

Costa Cruises said today their second new ship dedicated to the Chinese market will be named Costa Firenze. The 135,500-ton vessel will be a sister to Costa Venezia, which entered service on March 1.

Costa Firenze is currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera yard for delivery in October 2020.

The complete story appeared in the May 6 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - May 6, 2019

CND subscribers also read about:
  • A fender bender in Vancouver that damaged Oosterdam and Nieuw Amsterdam
  • Norwegian Cruise Line choosing 30 teacher-winners in their Teacher Appreciate contest
  • A bookkeeper allegedly embezzles from Silversea
Details appeared in the May 6 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Friday, May 3, 2019

Meyer Lays Keel for Odyssey of the Seas - Differently

Meyer Werft laid the first block of Odyssey of the Seas today at their Rostock/Warnemunde yard, Neptun Werft. That marks the beginning of the actual construction phase of the ship which is scheduled for delivery in the fall of 2020.

The complete story appeared in the May 3 edition of Cruise News Daily. 


Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - May 3, 2019

CND subscribers also read about:
  • Oasis of the Seas left the Cadiz yard where it was repaired after "extensive" damage it received in the Grand Bahama Shipyard accident. 
  • Carnival has chosen a name for the big green waterslide that will be added to Carnival Splendor.
  • Carnival Corp has been sued by the Americans who claim ownership to Cuban cruise facilities.
Details appeared in the May 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.