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Oceania Cruises’ new Marina exceeds captain’s expectations

07 October 2010

Oceania Cruises’ 1,250-guest Marina, scheduled to launch in January 2011, has successfully completed sea trials, which included three days of sailing the Mediterranean for the first time, exceededing all the expectations of her captain. More...
Cunard takes delivery of Queen Elizabeth - and a peek inside

30 September 2010

Cunard Line has taken delivery of Queen Elizabeth – the second largest Cunarder ever and the third new liner the company has built in six years. More...
New Celebrity Solstice ship to be called Reflection

23 September 2010

Celebrity Cruises is to name the fifth ship in its Solstice class fleet Celebrity Reflection. More...
Unveiled: New official portrait of The Queen

20 September 2010

A portrait of the Queen by the youngest female artist ever to paint her was unveiled tonight for display on Cunard’s new liner Queen Elizabeth. More...
Work begins on Costa Fascinosa after keel laying celebration

10 September 2010

Work has begun at Fincantieri’s Marghera (Venice) yard on the construction of the Costa Fascinosa, the 16th fleet member of Costa Cruises and due to enter service in spring 2012. More...
The Queen to name new Queen Elizabeth ... of course

01 September 2010

The Queen will name the Cunard’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at a ceremony to in Southampton on Monday October 11. More...
Magic ways to get in on the fun on new cruise ship Carnival Magic

25 August 2010

As the countdown continues to the arrival of its newest “Fun Ship,” the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, Carnival Cruise Lines has revealed a peek through the porthole at some of the ship’s unique spaces and fun features. More...
Allure of the Seas to feature first Romero Britto store at sea

24 August 2010

The first Britto Concept store at sea from pop culture artist Romero Britto will feature on Royal Caribbean's new ship Allure of the Seas. More...
Fortnum & Mason at sea ... another first for Queen Elizabeth

19 August 2010

Ever since Queen Mary entered service in 1936 Cunard’s Queens have been famous for offering the best on-board shopping featuring some of the finest luxury brands and gifts from around the world. More...
Carnival orders new 71,300-ton ship for AIDA Cruises

12 August 2010

Carnival Corporation has ordered a 71,300-ton cruise ship for its AIDA Cruises brand, which caters exclusively to the German-speaking market. More...