MV Werften Keeps Delivering

MV Werften handed over Crystal Ravel to Crystal River Cruises yesterday. It is the line's fifth river cruise vessel and the fourth newbuild by the Wismar yard.

The complete story appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 13, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Miami approving Norwegian's new terminal
• A second ship enters service for Bahamas Paradise Line
• Vancouver opens largest cruise season ever

Details appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

My Zipper Is Bigger Than Yours

Just when you thought there was nothing new to do on St. Maarten, along comes Rockland Estate. The eco-park attraction was built by Rainforest Adventures with financing from Carnival Corp and contains the world's steepest zip line, as well as other thrilling rides set in a lush eco-friendly location.

Today was the official opening, and it will be offered as a shore excursion on all the ships of the eight Carnival brands calling at St. Maarten.

The complete story appeared in the April 12 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Overboard from Pacific Dawn

A woman went overboard from P&O Australia's Pacific Dawn Thursday afternoon when the ship was 150 nautical miles west of New Caledonia.

Details appeared in the April 12 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Ritz-Carlton Details Their One-of-a-Kind Itineraries

A few weeks ago the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced their inaugural 2019 year program would see their ship move around the world, following the sun, to all the resort destinations you will want to go - the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Northeastern United States. Now the company is ready to detail those itineraries and has published their first brochure.

The itineraries are all seven to ten days in length. No two of the itineraries are alike, so customers can book them back-to-back without repeating ports. They include both intimate and signature ports of call. 

The complete story appeared in the April 11 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 11, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Your ships are now being built by someone who used to design them.
• Fender bender at Roatan
• Carnival dividend

Details appeared in the April 11 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Horizon Even Offers Extra Retail Therapy

Don't put away your wallet once you board Carnival Horizon. Carnival has expanded the shopping - both the amount of space and the scope of the brands.

The complete story appeared in the April 10 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 10, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Quantum of the Seas homeporting at Singapore for six-months from November 2019 to April 2020
• A Frank talk on Bliss

Details appeared in the April 10 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Earth & Ocean to Debut on Seabourn Ovation

A new dining option for Seabourn's passengers will debut with Seabourn Ovation next month.

“Earth & Ocean at the Patio” will offer al fresco dining at poolside by candlelight with an a la carte menu developed by consulting Chef Anton Egger.

The complete story appeared in the April 9 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Costa Ships Getting New Livery

Costa Mediterranea was the first ship in the fleet to get Costa's new livery that pays tribute to the line's home country of Italy with a stylized Italian flag.

The job was completed during a call at Savona last Friday (April 6), as seen in the video below.

Details appeared in the April 9 edition of Cruise News Daily.