Virgin Voyages has again released a stunning rendering video of Scarlet Lady, the first Virgin cruise ship which will arrive in 2020.
While interior images were released by Richard Branson’s brainchild Virgin Voyages only a few months ago, the brand new video shows the outer decks and features that will be on them.
During christening ceremony at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages president and CEO Tom McAlpin announced the company will eliminate single-use plastics and focus on opportunities for women in jobs that historically have been dominated by men. Continue reading
Celebrity Cruises to Invest $500M to Renovate Fleet
More than $500 million is to be spent by Celebrity Cruises to upgrade the line’s fleet. The 12 cruise ships will get a refresh to their accommodation and culinary offerings.
The cruise line has engaged the British designer Kelly Hoppen- the mastermind behind the suite-class Retreat and the spa on Celebrity Edge- to design these features on the Millennium and Solstice ships. Continue reading
Royal Caribbean Gets Majority Stake in Silversea Cruises
Royal Caribbean is to acquire a 66.7% equity stake in Silversea Cruises.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is purchasing a majority stake in the ultra-luxury line Silversea Cruises, announced officials for RCL recently.
Under the new partnership, Miami-based cruise line entered into a 364-day Continue reading
Royal Caribbean Invests $120M in a 15-year-old Ship to Attract Millennials
Royal Caribbean has invested $120 million in the Mariner of the Seas, a 15-year-old Voyager-class cruise ship in order to amp its offerings up and attract younger travelers with shorter cruises. The renovation is a part of a $900 million program, called Royal Amplified, and involving 10 ships in a period of four years, including the recently amplified Independence of the Seas.
Мillennials prefer more frequent and shorter vacations, because of that the Mariner of the Seas is expected to meet that demand, according to Michael Bayley Royal Caribbean President and CEO. Continue reading
Royal Caribbean Unveils Spectrum of the Seas Features
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its latest mega-ship.
The cruise line has unveiled some major new things about the upcoming Quantum Ultra class vessel.
The Quantum Ultra class Spectrum of the Seas will be the largest and most expensive ship in Asia when it sails from Shanghai beginning in June 2019. Continue reading