In this video, Princess' VP of Entertainment, Martin Hall, talks about the Ultimate Deck Party aboard the new Royal Princess, and how it will make use of the special features of the top decks.
(Even if you're not interested in the deck party, the video has some stunning animation of Royal Princess at sea.)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Just Add Water
Last week we told you that the last piece of Norwegian Breakaway's hull had been put into place. On Sunday (October 21, 2012) Meyer Werft float up the ship for the first time in their covered building dock.
Once floating, the ship was then winched forward making room for another newbuild to be started behind it.
Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft.
Once floating, the ship was then winched forward making room for another newbuild to be started behind it.
Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Norwegian Breakaway Passes Two Construction Milestones
Norwegian Breakaway, under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg (Germany), passed a second milestone this morning in as many days.
In the first photo below, taken yesterday, the bow section was lifted into place, completing the assembly of the ship's hull.
The bow, known to the yard as Block 73, weighed 361 tons and took only 30 minutes to lift into place. The block measured 72 feet long, 101 feet wide and more than 39 feet high. Despite the weight, the process of lifting the bow into place took only about 30 minutes.
That was followed up this morning by another milestone when the last block of the superstructure was put into place. (below)
This is the most forward block of the superstructure that contains the navigational bridge, ports of the spa (the salt room), suites and staterooms.
Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to enter service in April 2013.
In the first photo below, taken yesterday, the bow section was lifted into place, completing the assembly of the ship's hull.
The bow, known to the yard as Block 73, weighed 361 tons and took only 30 minutes to lift into place. The block measured 72 feet long, 101 feet wide and more than 39 feet high. Despite the weight, the process of lifting the bow into place took only about 30 minutes.
That was followed up this morning by another milestone when the last block of the superstructure was put into place. (below)
This is the most forward block of the superstructure that contains the navigational bridge, ports of the spa (the salt room), suites and staterooms.
Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to enter service in April 2013.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Video Shows Royal Princess' Top Deck Features
Princess seems to be taking the top deck of the new Royal Princess in a different direction than most other cruise lines. As they detail their top deck features in this video, you'll see the difference. While most ships are featuring activity, Royal Princess seems to be more about relaxation and enjoyment.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Celebrity Reflection Leaves on Its First Voyage
(New video appears at the end of this item.)
The fifth and final Solstice-class ship, Celebrity Reflection, left Meyer Werft at Papenburg (Germany) this afternoon. The ship is different from the rest in that it is a little larger (one deck higher, one meter wider) than its four sisters.
The ship is traveling very slowly down the Ems River to the Dutch port of Eemshaven from which it will embark on a series of sea trials before delivery. The journey is very precarious due to the shallow clearance and very narrow passage in most places. To improve maneuverability, the ship travels down the river backwards with the assistance of two tugs.
The ship left the yard about 5pm (local time), about twelve hours after the original schedule due to forecasts of windy conditions which would make the ship more difficult to control.
Celebrity Reflection backs away from the finishing dock at Meyer Werft today at about 5pm (LT). It will move backward through the barrier that separates the lagoon at the shipyard from the river (seen here just beyond the ship's stern).
Having cleared the first barrier, Celebrity Reflection can be seen in the first part of the river headed toward the next barrier at Weener. To date, Celebrity Reflection is the largest ship Meyer has ever delivered, all of which must make the transit down the river before delivery.
Photos and video courtesy of Meyer Werft
The fifth and final Solstice-class ship, Celebrity Reflection, left Meyer Werft at Papenburg (Germany) this afternoon. The ship is different from the rest in that it is a little larger (one deck higher, one meter wider) than its four sisters.
The ship is traveling very slowly down the Ems River to the Dutch port of Eemshaven from which it will embark on a series of sea trials before delivery. The journey is very precarious due to the shallow clearance and very narrow passage in most places. To improve maneuverability, the ship travels down the river backwards with the assistance of two tugs.
The ship left the yard about 5pm (local time), about twelve hours after the original schedule due to forecasts of windy conditions which would make the ship more difficult to control.
Celebrity Reflection backs away from the finishing dock at Meyer Werft today at about 5pm (LT). It will move backward through the barrier that separates the lagoon at the shipyard from the river (seen here just beyond the ship's stern).
Having cleared the first barrier, Celebrity Reflection can be seen in the first part of the river headed toward the next barrier at Weener. To date, Celebrity Reflection is the largest ship Meyer has ever delivered, all of which must make the transit down the river before delivery.
Photos and video courtesy of Meyer Werft
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