You may notice a new look around here. CruiseInd is currently transitioning to an updated theme to improve readability, navigation, and overall performance.
Just like all my coverage of the Norwegian Epic, I will also follow the construction and deployment of the Oasis of the Seas. Interesting to note from the below picture from 4/15/2009, only one set of pipes are in place…
RCI announced today that the Independence of the Seas will be based year-round in Europe. She will sail from Southampton starting in April 2010. It has already been announced that she will sail to Europe for the Summer 2010, RCI…
News from PR Newswire may suggest that. Ambassadors International, Inc., the parent company of Windstar Cruises, may be on the brink actually. Today Ambassadors sold its Travel and Events division to Lakeview Equity Partners, LLC, a Milwaukee Equity Fund. It…
Source: Shipspotting.com (Photo by Gilbert Cailler)
These photos come from NCL. They are located on the bottom of the site, but I was able to get a little bit bigger versions of them.
Digging around the Epics site and looking at the code, I was able to get larger layout’s of the cabins. ENJOY!
As I previously reported in MSC Newbuilds Being Renegotiated on March 26, Lloyds List is also reporting that the contracts are being renegoiated. The main issue is cost. MSC wants bigger and better, but they dont want to over pay.…
Well not a total end, but drastic changes. The US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, is working on a resolution that would have limits placed on these cruises. Possible limitations include the size of ships, number of passengers allowed ashore,…
Got this info from Cruise Critic: No Fee Restaurants Taste The Manhattan Room O’Sheehan’s Cafe Jardin/The Great Outdoors Epic Club/Courtyard Grill (only for suite and villa guests) For-Fee Restaurants Cagney’s Le Bistro La Cucina Shanghai’s/Wasabi/Teppanyaki No word yet on pricing.
So far that appeard to be it except this one last big thing. The last reveal will take place in New York City on May 20. The ship will also go on sale to the general public on that date.…
More details are still flowing in. It looks like this is the biggest release of info yet. Under childrens areas: The geek in me is comming out and noticing that they have XBOX 360’s next to what appears to be…
The mail pool area onboard will incude a waterpark. Here’s the scoop: There are three water slides A Children’s that flows straight through the rock climbing wall An adventurous slide, twisting and turning down three stories Last is the Epic…
I will be updating this page with new pictures from the webcast event. It looks like they will e releasing quite a bit. Dining 14 different dining options. They are: The Manhattan Room Aft Main Dining Taste Atrium Main Dining…
Carnival announced this week that the worlds largest cruise line will now take part in a flexible dining option. From my understanding, you can choose from early seating, late seating, or Your Time Dining. With the latter option guests can…
Cunard announced today that the maiden voyage of Queen Elizabeth sold out in a record 29 minutes. That’s right, 29 minutes. This beats out the pace the origional Queen Elizabeth sold at. Also remember to check out my maiden post…
When the Ecstasy emerges from drydock in September she will not only have the Evolutions of Fun features, she will also have these Balconies added. Yes they are not the most attractive thing, and yes they ruin her profile, but…
Royal Caribbean announced today Allure of the seas (sister ship to Oasis)itineraries. Nothing really big here. It’s the same as Oasis, sailing Eastern and Western Caribbean. The big difference; Sunday Departures. Allure will also sail from Port Everglades and needs…
Disney Cruise Line announced today that the Disney Wonder will sail year-round starting 2011.The deal is not exactly finalized, as it need port commissioners approval. No word yet as to the Itineraries. As soon as I find out, I’ll let…
According to the British newspaper the Guardian, 600 passengers on the P&O Cruises vessel Aurora, are fuming over their world cruise. The ship had to postpone the departure of its South Pacific from New Zealand leg for repairs. Subsequently, the…
NCL announced that the latest reveal for their highly anticipated Norwegian Epic, is set for Friday April 3rd at 10:00am EST. The news will be initially released online via webcast by their marketing firm. I will post any further details…
from meretmarine.com
According to Cruise Industry News, MSC’s order of the Favolosa and Meraviglia, is not necessarily set in stone yet.
These released today:
On July 2, 2009, Carnival Elation, currently sailing on 3 and 4-Night trips to Ensenada, Mexico and Catalina Island out of San Diego, will be adding Cabo san Lucas to the itinerary. Cabo will be featured on a modified 4-Night…
Rumors are buzzing around the web this morning about the possible deployment of Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas to Baltimore for year-round cruises. Rumors are that as early as tomorrow RCI (Royal Caribbean International) will make the announcement. If…