- Holland America's Koningsdam is nearing handover to the line. In the seventh video in the Countdown to Koningsdam series, Hotel Director Stan Kuppens talks about the officers and crew arriving at the shipyard.
- P&O's Britannia will be skipping it's call at Zeebrugge (Belgium) this weekend due to the tragic events in Belgium earlier this week.
- Century Casinos will expand to operate the casino aboard Thomson Discovery.
Showing posts with label Britannia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Britannia. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Queen Elizabeth Names P&O's Britannia
In a splendid ceremony this morning, Queen Elizabeth II officially named P&O's newest vessel, the 143,000-ton Britannia, which celebrates the best of Britain.
These photos show Her Majesty at the ceremony and visiting the crew. The short video perfectly captures the essence of the day.
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| It always seems Her Majesty's visit with the junior officers and crew is as much a highlight of the day for her as for them. |
Photos and video courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not not be copied or used without permission.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Britannia Arrives Southampton
P&O's newest ship, Britannia, arrived Southampton this morning for the first time to await her official naming on Tuesday by Her Majesty The Queen.
Photos courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Photos courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Queen Elizabeth to Name Britannia
P&O Cruises said this morning that HM Queen Elizabeth will name Britannia at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton on March 10.
Details to follow in the February 27 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details to follow in the February 27 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Monday, January 5, 2015
More Best of British
P&O's theme of "Best of British" expands further aboard Britannia with a unique venue. Internationally acclaimed cheese judge and expert Charlie Turnbull will have a cheese shop aboard the new vessel when it debuts featuring the best of British cheeses, as explained in this video.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for December 15, 2014
* Things You’ll Want to Know
Today we have a collection of shorter, but interesting items our readers probably won’t want to miss.
+ Hot time on Luminosa
Last Thursday there was an electrical fire in the engine room of Costa Luminosa during its transatlantic crossing to Miami.
+ The dates are set
The first of MSC's annual baseball cruises is only weeks away.
+ All that’s missing are the Clydesdales
One British ship will carry more British beers than any other. Which one could it be?
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Today we have a collection of shorter, but interesting items our readers probably won’t want to miss.
+ Hot time on Luminosa
Last Thursday there was an electrical fire in the engine room of Costa Luminosa during its transatlantic crossing to Miami.
+ The dates are set
The first of MSC's annual baseball cruises is only weeks away.
+ All that’s missing are the Clydesdales
One British ship will carry more British beers than any other. Which one could it be?
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for December 3, 2014
* Where to Find the Best of British Art
When P&O’s Britannia enters service in March, it is going to be filled with everything British and represent the best of Britain. That includes the art that will be included in the collection aboard. Actually, it will be Britain’s largest floating art collection.
* Did You Miss It?
The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended last Sunday. It did so without seeing much activity.
* Schettino Testimony Continues
Francesco Schettino, the captain of Costa Concordia, continued testimony in his trial in Grosseto, Italy today, in much the same way as it did yesterday.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
When P&O’s Britannia enters service in March, it is going to be filled with everything British and represent the best of Britain. That includes the art that will be included in the collection aboard. Actually, it will be Britain’s largest floating art collection.
* Did You Miss It?
The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended last Sunday. It did so without seeing much activity.
* Schettino Testimony Continues
Francesco Schettino, the captain of Costa Concordia, continued testimony in his trial in Grosseto, Italy today, in much the same way as it did yesterday.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Britannia to Have Best of British Art
Earlier this year P&O Cruises launched a national campaign to find out what the general public thought embodied the spirit of Britain. Then they teamed up with renowned British artist Johnny Bull, to commission a piece of art incorporating his favourite suggestions. The piece will find it's home on Britannia. Find out how he made it in this new video....
The Johnny Bull piece is just one small part of of the British art that will be aboard Britannia. Britannia's design and decor will feature some of the most promising art talents in Britain. In this video, renowned curator Tom Tempest-Radford explains just what that means...
The Johnny Bull piece is just one small part of of the British art that will be aboard Britannia. Britannia's design and decor will feature some of the most promising art talents in Britain. In this video, renowned curator Tom Tempest-Radford explains just what that means...
Friday, November 14, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 14, 2014
We’re closing out the week with five smaller stories that you probably haven’t heard about, but we hope our subscribers will find them interesting:
+ Just in time for the holidays
Your shopping worries are over, at least for the Princess passengers on your gift list.
+ Keeping it British
When you’re naming a ship with the name of Britannia, it just wouldn’t do to use champagne, which must be from France, so P&O cruises has chosen a British sparkling wine with which to name the ship.
+ Cuba cruise surge continuing
The island nation of Cuba has been trying to rebuild their cruise industry (for port calls) since 2006, and this year they are experiencing a boom.
+ The perils of celebrity partnerships
Norwegian Cruise Line is learning the perils of having celebrity partnerships today as their “master baker” Buddy Valastro went to court in a first appearance on DWI charges in New York.
+ Quantum of the Seas named
Actress Kristin Chenoweth named Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas at Cape Liberty Cruiseport tonight in New York Harbor.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
+ Just in time for the holidays
Your shopping worries are over, at least for the Princess passengers on your gift list.
+ Keeping it British
When you’re naming a ship with the name of Britannia, it just wouldn’t do to use champagne, which must be from France, so P&O cruises has chosen a British sparkling wine with which to name the ship.
+ Cuba cruise surge continuing
The island nation of Cuba has been trying to rebuild their cruise industry (for port calls) since 2006, and this year they are experiencing a boom.
+ The perils of celebrity partnerships
Norwegian Cruise Line is learning the perils of having celebrity partnerships today as their “master baker” Buddy Valastro went to court in a first appearance on DWI charges in New York.
+ Quantum of the Seas named
Actress Kristin Chenoweth named Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas at Cape Liberty Cruiseport tonight in New York Harbor.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| Olly Smith with a glass of Brut NV |
Friday, September 26, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 26, 2014
* Painting on the Outside
P&O sent along some outstanding pictures yesterday. It seems they have come to the point in Monfalcone where they are painting P&O’s new livery on Britannia’s hull.
* Painting on the Inside
Cunard has something unique coming aboard a November crossing on Queen Mary 2. It’s better than watching paint dry. On this crossing, you’ll be able to watch a world renowned artist apply the paint and create an entire work of art during the voyage and then create cash for a worthy charity.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about getting a break ... and not yet.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Sketch courtesy of Cunard Line. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
P&O sent along some outstanding pictures yesterday. It seems they have come to the point in Monfalcone where they are painting P&O’s new livery on Britannia’s hull.
* Painting on the Inside
Cunard has something unique coming aboard a November crossing on Queen Mary 2. It’s better than watching paint dry. On this crossing, you’ll be able to watch a world renowned artist apply the paint and create an entire work of art during the voyage and then create cash for a worthy charity.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about getting a break ... and not yet.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| Pencil sketch of Queen Mary 2 by Robert Lloyd |
P&O's Britannia Receives New Hull Livery
Yesterday, Fincantieri painted P&O's new livery on the hull of Britannia, which is under construction at their Monfalcone (Italy) yard. The stunning new design is a giant, stylized Union Jack flowing back on the hull from the bow. It leaves no mistake P&O is a British brand. The line's other seven ships will eventually also carry the new livery.
Britannia will enter service in March 2015.
The complete story appeared in the September 26 (2014) edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photos courtesy of James D Morgan/P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Britannia will enter service in March 2015.
The complete story appeared in the September 26 (2014) edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photos courtesy of James D Morgan/P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 8, 2014
* Ladies, Start Your Engines
The day that a cruise ship starts its engines for the first time in the yard is a big deal because they generate the electricity for the ship so from that time on, they are seldom ever all completely shut down.
Today was that day for the 141,000-ton Britannia, the largest ship ever built for the British market. Photos
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a Princess bus overturning ... earning more than $3,300 per minute ... and Australia exploding.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
The day that a cruise ship starts its engines for the first time in the yard is a big deal because they generate the electricity for the ship so from that time on, they are seldom ever all completely shut down.
Today was that day for the 141,000-ton Britannia, the largest ship ever built for the British market. Photos
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a Princess bus overturning ... earning more than $3,300 per minute ... and Australia exploding.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| Carnival chairman Micky Arison and P&O's David Dingle tour Britannia at the Fincantieri yard in Monfalcone |
Photo courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Fincantieri Starts Britannia's Engines
P&O's Britannia started its four engines for the first time today at the Fincantieri yard at Monfalcone (Italy). Chosen to start the giant engines was Formula One race commentator Suzi Perry.
At 141,000 tons, Britannia is the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market. Britannia will enter service for P&O from Southampton on March 14, 2015.
Photos courtesy of James Morgan and P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
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| Captain Paul Brown assists Ms Perry in pushing the button in front of Britannia |
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| Chief Engineer Sinclair Ross shows Ms Perry one of the engines she started. |
At 141,000 tons, Britannia is the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market. Britannia will enter service for P&O from Southampton on March 14, 2015.
Photos courtesy of James Morgan and P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for February 14, 2014
* 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
CND subscribers also read about the big business of Allure ... and a rogue wave claiming the life of a cruise passenger.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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
CND subscribers also read about the big business of Allure ... and a rogue wave claiming the life of a cruise passenger.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Fincantieri Floats Britannia
Fincantieri floated P&O Cruises' 141,000-ton Britannia today at their Monfalcone yard.
Photos courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
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| Before opening the valves to float the ship, it was christened with a bottle of Italian prosecco. |
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| The P&O Executive Team at the Britannia Float Out |
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| Once the valves are opened, it takes approximately 24 hours to fill the dry dock. |
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| Once floating on Saturday, Britannia will be towed to a finishing dock for completion. |
P&O had an event in London Wednesday evening to give the trade a taste of the Britannia Experience. This video should do the same for you.
Photos courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
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