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Carnival Corporation announced a new onboard wi-fi service for their fleet of ships across their family of brands. MedallionNet™, is a revolutionary connectivity service enabled by SES Networks that will deliver the best Wi-Fi experience in the cruise industry. MedallionNet will provide guests with easy-to-access Wi-Fi that features exceptional speeds and bandwidth, pervasive stateroom signal strength and unprecedented service consistency. John Padgett, chief experience and innovation officer for Carnival Corporation said: MedallionNet is another development to emerge from Carnival Corporation’s Global Experience and Innovation Center located in Miami and is…

Holland America Line’s Eurodam has broken the record by earning its 12th consecutive perfect score of 100 on the routine twice yearly health inspections conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This latest unannounced inspection was held Sept. 16, 2017, during a turnaround in Seattle at the start of a seven-day Alaska cruise. The perfect score follows soon after ms Zaandam’s June score of 100 on its USPH inspection. Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line said: Over the past three years, Holland America Line ships have…

Azamara Club Cruises will be adding a third ship to their fleet of small, intimate ships. The new arrival will be named Azamara Pursuit, and will be purchased from P&O Cruises (currently sailing as Adonia). Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises said: Video introduction of Azamara Pursuit from Azamara Club Cruises President The new addition, the Azamara Pursuit, is comparable in size to the Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. As such, it will also allow visits to unique ports that larger ships are unable to reach. Together,…

Celebrity Cruises has announced another new revolutionary space for their upcoming new ship Celebrity Edge. The Meeting Place, is a 1,970-square-foot venue commanding a central location on the ship, complemented by brilliant, awe-inspiring views like no other meeting space on land or at sea. With soundproof dividers, advanced audiovisual capabilities, varied seating options, private office space for event planners, dynamic mobile bars set up for food and beverages, and a fully equipped pantry with a bar, the possibilities for this venue are truly endless. Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President of…

Carnival Corporation has officially launched a new digital steaming channel for guests onboard their cruise ships and globally for viewers via the steaming app OceanView. Original shows from Carnival Corporation’s OceanView channel are now available on major digital streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku. Additionally, as the world’s largest cruise company with nine iconic cruise line brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, OceanView will also debut on more than half of its 103 cruise ships. OceanView content also will be…

Carnival Corporation has announced an agreement to build a new, next-generation cruise ship for their Cunard brand. The yet to be named ship, featuring the iconic livery and red funnels, will be built by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for delivery in 2022. New Cunard Ship The new ship for Cunard will be built at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, with an expected delivery date in 2022. The as-yet-unnamed ship will join Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth as the fourth member of the Cunard fleet, marking the first…

Exciting new experiences designed for guests of all ages are aboard the Disney Fantasy. From Star Wars and the world of Marvel themed kids areas to ice cream treats for families and luxury shopping for adults, these new additions from Disney Cruise Line bring fun-filled experiences for everyone. The Disney Fantasy New Enhancements include: Imaginative Spaces for Kids Star Wars: Command Post In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Star Wars: Command Post takes kids on a journey where they train with heroes of the Star Wars saga and help with missions against the First…

Princess Cruises is introducing a new beverage package that places it more in line with other cruise lines, offering more drink options but with a higher price and daily restrictions. The Premier Beverage Package is offered at $59.99 USD per day plus a 15% service charge (totaling $68.99 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australia-based vessels, the package is $86.99 AUD per day including the service charge. The full amount due for the complete voyage will be charged at the time of purchase. The Princess Premier Beverage…

One of the most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board. The line’s newest vessel, ms Koningsdam, which launched in April 2016, is no exception. With a collection worth $4.1 million, the ship highlights the talents of leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany, working with art curator ArtLink, and YSA Design to procure a thought-provoking collection of diverse works that complements the ship’s design while stimulating conversation. ms Koningsdam Art Collection The result is a floating art gallery with 1,920…