Going Back for More

Princess Cruises said today they would be returning to Japan for a fourth season in 2016. The cruises, which are focused on Japan are as popular in Princess’ traditional markets as they are with Japanese passengers.

In the 2016 season, Diamond Princess will be offering an array of itineraries from four days to 20 nights. The cruises will sail from Tokyo and Kobe and include extensive port calls in Japan while several also include calls in Korea, Taiwan and Russia.

Details appeared in the April 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Interesting Backstory

There is no more information being released about the suspected murder-suicide that was discovered Thursday aboard Holland America’s Ryndam, but a local television station in Ohio has discovered an interesting backstory.

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

Norwegian Captains Learn to Tie New Knots

There’s now one more way to get married aboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The captains of some vessels can now legally marry couples while the ships are at sea.

Details can be found in the April 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 2, 2015

Cruise News Daily readers read about

• A suspected murder-suicide discovered today aboard Holland America's Ryndam.
• Royal Caribbean's choice for a godmother for Anthem of the Seas.
• A fatal accident aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth.
• and a giraffe in a swimsuit (see below)

A Giraffe in a Swimsuit

It's no pink polar bear for Anthem of the Seas. The signature artwork for Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas is a giraffe in a swimsuit wearing an inner tube. The sculpture by Jean-François Fourtou, is shown here being lifted to the ship's top deck while it is in Bremerhaven during the final fitting out. The artist says the whimsical work is to remind you of the people and things one loves and cares for.

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