MSC Lirica Returns from China to New Med Itinerary

MSC will expand their capacity in China next spring by sending MSC Splendida there to replace the smaller MSC Lirica. MSC has decided to return MSC Lirica to the Mediterranean, and they created a brand new itinerary for her.

The seven-night eastern Mediterranean program not only has an unusual collection of ports, but it's also going to offer more time ashore than normal in some of the destinations.

The complete story appeared in the October 20 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

First Down and 300 to Go

Carnival Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the New Orleans Saints, and they have partnered with the Brees Dream Foundation to send Saints fans on Carnival Cruises.

Every time the Saints pass for more than 300 yards in a game, Carnival will send one lucky fan on a Carnival Cruise.

Details appeared in the October 20 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Princess Selects Chefs for Culinary Cruise

The chefs have been chosen, and the pieces are falling into place for Princess' third annual Culinary Cruise. This year it will be aboard Regal Princess as it sails from Port Everglades on February 11 (2018) to the western Caribbean.

The complete story appeared in the October 19 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - October 19, 2017

CND subscribers also read about:

• Two more ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet get scrubbers
• Carnival raises its quarterly dividend
• Fincantieri begins construction on the sixth of eight ships for Viking Ocean Cruises. 

Details appeared in the October 19 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Fincantieri began work on the sixth ship for Viking Ocean Cruises

Photo courtesy of Fincantieri. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission. 

Can You Catch an Early Symphony?

Royal Caribbean had some surprising news about Symphony of the Seas today. The fourth Oasis-class ship was to have been delivered next spring and started her service in the Mediterranean in April. Royal Caribbean now says they will put the ship into service three weeks earlier than originally scheduled.

The complete story appeared in the October 18 edition of Cruise News Daily.

As you can see from the photos below, which were taken last Friday, the ship is nearing completion and looks like will easily be ready in five months.

Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.