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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line commenced cruises with their second cruise ship, the Grand Classica on Friday April 13 from the Port of Palm Beach. Grand Classic joins the Grand Celebration as the only two cruise ships sailing regular two-night cruises to the Bahamas and featuring an option to combine with a land stay in the Bahamas. Grand Classica, formally sailing as the Costa neoClassica for Costa Cruises, was purchased by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and received substantial upgrades and refurbishments in 2014 and 2017 during a dry dock. Grand Classica…

Luxury Cruise Line, Crystal River Cruises has added a fifth vessel to their river cruise fleet. The Crystal Ravel, was officially handed over to the company today in Wismar, Germany. The company is proud to welcome the ship to the award-winning fleet ahead of its maiden voyage next month. In attendance at the handover ceremony for Crystal Ravel which took place at MV WERFTEN shipyard, were Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, chairman and CEO of Crystal’s parent company, Genting Hong Kong (GHK), Colin Au, group president of GHK, and Jarmo…

At the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of the 26th ship in their fleet, Carnival Horizon. The 133,500-ton, 3,954-passenger ship will reposition to Barcelona, Spain, where it will depart April 2 on an inaugural 13-day voyage – the first of four sailings from the European port.  The ship will then operate a trans-Atlantic crossing before arriving in New York May 23, 2018, for a pierside overnight gala and naming ceremony featuring the ship’s godmother, Grammy award-winning musical artist and acclaimed actress Queen Latifah. Carnival Horizon…

Carnival Paradise is back in service after an extensive month-long dry dock that saw a variety of spaces and innovations and many of Carnival Cruise Line’s most favorites features added to the Fun Ship. Highlights include a spectacular water park, 38 new staterooms, 98 balconies added to existing accommodations, and an array of exciting food and beverage concepts. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line said: Download the new Carnival Paradise Deck Plans The new spaces being added include: Guy’s Burger Joint: a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with…

Royal Caribbean has announced plans to make significant transformations on their private Bahamian island of CocoCay. Perfect Day at CocoCay is a reimagined call on the island with seven distinct experiences for the entire family. These changes will take CocoCay from being just a beach day to making it a premier destination for adventure, excitement and relaxation seekers.   Thrill WaterPark – The biggest wave pool in the Caribbean and the tallest waterslide in North America — the 135-foot Daredevil’s Peak — are just two of the thrills your  can…

Disney Cruise Line is known for the classic cruise liner styling of their ships. Three new ships will be added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet in 2021, 2022 and 2023. This first, early rendering depicts the magnificent exterior of the newest Disney ships that will elevate family cruise vacations to a whole new level. In keeping with the distinct Disney Cruise Line style, the new ships will embody the elegance and romance of the golden age of ocean cruising with unique touches all their own. The new vessels will…

Celebrity Cruises’ newest cruise ship, Celebrity Edge, will feature several unique dining experiences when she debuts in November 2018. With 29 world-class, palate-pleasing venues – including four main dining restaurants, two exclusive Suite and AquaClass restaurants, seven brand new specialty restaurants, five complimentary dining venues, and 11 bars and lounges – guests are invited to embark on a cross-continental culinary journey with more restaurant and bar options than ever before. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises said: Celebrity Edge Dining Experiences: Celebrity Cruises will offer traditional early and late…

It seems as though Carnival Cruise Line is making every older ship new again. The next Carnival cruise ship to receive a major refurbishment is the Carnival Paradise. Carnival Paradise is currently undergoing an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will add a wide variety of spaces and innovations, including a spectacular water park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and an a host of exciting food and beverage concepts. Download the new Carnival Paradise Deck Plans The new spaces being added include: Guy’s Burger Joint: a free-of-charge poolside venue…

Norwegian Bliss, the next cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line emerged from her dry dock within the assembly building at the Meyer Werft ship yard in Papenburg, Germany. The ship will remain in the shipyard during the fitting out process, the final stage in the ship’s construction. The construction of the Norwegian Bliss began in October 2016 with the traditional steel cutting ceremony launching the 12th Norwegian Cruise Line ship to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard.  It is the third ship in the Breakaway Plus class, measuring 1,082…