My, What Big Lips You Have

Ships have several milestones when they are being built, such as the float out, or the installation of the funnel, but AIDA ships have another milestone - the day they get their artwork on the bow - the trademark lips, eyes and waves.

AIDAprima is under construction at the Mitsubishi yard in Nagasaki, and it has passed just such a milestone.

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

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

The Seats Aren’t Even Warm Yet

There’s more maneuvering on the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings board of directors. Genting Hong Kong’s two members, Blondel So King Tak and Kevin Jones, have resigned effective immediately. In the SEC filing they stipulated, “The resignations did not involve a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.”

The resignations and other changes, of course, are related to Genting's acquisition of Crystal Cruises, a major competitor of NCLH's top tier brands.

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

Revving up at Trieste

Costa has opened a new home port in Italy - Trieste. Costa Mediterranea is shown here arriving the port on Friday for the first of 33 cruises during the summer season.

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

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

If You Liked That One, You’ll Like This One

Meyer Werft delivered the 167,800-ton Anthem of the Seas to Royal Caribbean today at Bremerhaven. The ship is the second in the Quantum-class. Shown below are the two companies' senior officers and the ship's top officers wishing they had worn their heavier coats while Richard Fain speaks.

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

What a Tangled Web Disney Weaves

The production shows aboard Disney Cruise Line are a big deal, more so than on other cruise lines, because they appeal every passenger - from the kids to the adults. They’re a highlight for everyone.

So when a new show is created and introduced, it comes highly anticipated, and Disney has announced a new show is set to debut aboard Disney Magic in November.

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