A champion of cultural discovery and human connection, Chef Compton’s values align with those at the heart of Silversea’s immersive S.A.L.T. culinary program (IN SHORT) Silversea announced that acclaimed chef Nina Compton, known for her culinary expertise and TV appearances, will serve as the Godmother of their newest ship, Silver Nova. This announcement was made… Read the full press release
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Royal Caribbean Unveils Star of the Seas, a Next-Generation Cruise Ship Set to Debut in 2025
The Latest in the Lineup of the World’s Best Vacations Debuts August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its latest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, which will debut in August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. The ship will offer 7-night vacations to the Caribbean and the cruise… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean Unveils Spectacular Entertainment Lineup for Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship
The First-of-its-Kind Vacation Introduces Firsts, like “The Wizard of Oz” and Skateboarders, and More Live Music and Comedy Than Ever (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International is gearing up to debut its groundbreaking cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, in January 2024. The ship will offer an impressive array of entertainment options across its four signature stages:… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean Group Unveils Silver Nova: The Most Environmentally Conscious Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship
Jason Liberty, Richard Fain, and Barbara Muckermann embarked Silver Nova in Eemshaven, Netherlands, to pay thanks to the Meyer Werft team and see the ship’s progress Miami, FL, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Embarking the ship in Eemshaven, Netherlands, on July 11, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Richard Fain,… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism welcomed MSC Cruises’ most environmentally advanced and largest ever cruise ship, the MSC World Europa
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani officially named the ship MSC World Europa in grand ceremony accompanied by live performances and events on the Doha Grand Terminal Port, where air and sea transport come together Qatar continues to be a top destination for tourists with one of the world’s most modern ports Doha,… Read the full press release
MSC Cruises offers football fans new accommodation opportunity as MSC Opera becomes a cruise ship hotel in Doha
High-end MSC Cruises ship to offer 1,075 passenger cabins for visitors to Doha from 19 November to 19 December Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises announced today (10 October 2022) that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel in Doha working in cooperation with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy…. Read the full press release
Accor takes over operations of world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2, joining the MGallery Hotel Collection
The Group will be operating the first and only floating hotel in dubai starting from May 2022 Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Taking… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean announces keel-laying ceremony for its highly anticipated cruise ship, Icon of the Seas
April 2022 – Construction on Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Icon of the Seas reached a new milestone. A keel-laying ceremony took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to celebrate the progress on the revolutionary cruise ship. MIAMI, FL, 2022-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The building of Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has reached… Read the full press release
Silversea Cruises’ ‘Project Evolution’ to be First Cruise Ship to Use Fuel Cells to Provide 100% of Power While at Port
MIAMI, FL, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cruise industry’s first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as part of Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) ultra-luxury brand Silversea Cruises. The new class of ships, known as ‘Project Evolution,’ will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system,… Read the full press release
World’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Sea to debut in the U.S. and Europe
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas Invites Families to Reimagine What’s Possible starting March 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set… Read the full press release
MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam team up to design and build the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship
Partnership will initially conduct feasibility study to examine requirements to build the ship and its supply infrastructure Aim is to bring attention to the need for the take up of hydrogen fuel in shipping to achieve decarbonisation and to attract much-needed public and private investments to make this possible at scale Initiative part of MSC’s… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas welcomed guests and the first cruise ship to do so from PortMiami
Freedom of the Seas Kicks off an Adventure-packed Summer of Family Vacations with Fourth of July Weekend Cruise from Miami MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official, Royal Caribbean International is back in the U.S. and delivering the long overdue cruise vacations that families and travelers of all ages have missed. A nearly 16-month journey… Read the full press release
MSC Grandiosa set to host the world’s first fine art experience on board a cruise ship
Discover Edgar Degas’ Original Danse Dessin Drawings On Board MSC Grandiosa Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Grandiosa, the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet set to launch in November, will host the world’s first fine art experience on board a cruise ship. The immersive art and dining experience featuring “Degas Danse Dessin”… Read the full press release
Regent Seven Seas Cruises orders another stunning cruise ship from Italy’s Fincantieri S.p.A.
MIAMI, FL, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the leading luxury ocean cruise line, today (Jan. 15, 2019) announced an order with Italy’sFincantieri S.p.A. to build another stunning cruise ship that will continue to set the standard for defining elegance at sea. With delivery scheduled in late 2023, the new vessel will be a… Read the full press release
Ferries del Caribe becomes the first-ever cruise operator in the world to install border control kiosks onboard a cruise ship or ferry
Ferries del Caribe Install BorderXpress to Improve Passenger Experience Richmond, B.C., 2018-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 29, 2018), Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions(ITS) and Ferries del Caribe celebrated the installation of two BorderXpress kiosks onboard its cruise ship, the MV Kydon. This marks a milestone for the industry as Ferries del Caribe becomes the… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean International celebrates the delivery of its newest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas
It Is All Hands (4,200) on Deck Onboard the World’s Largest and Newest Cruise Ship MIAMI, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today honored the crew and project team of the new Harmony of the Seas at a traditional delivery and flag changing ceremony in Saint Nazaire, France. Following 32 months of construction… Read the full press release