The STX Shipyard in St. Nazaire, France officially began construction on another record size cruise ship for Royal Caribbean. An official keel-laying ceremony for the fourth vessel in hugely successful Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class series was held on Thursday. Continue reading
Liberty of the Seas will receive what Royal Caribbean International is calling a “Texas-sized makeover” from bow to stern in early 2016, says a recent news release.
After spending a month in dry dock during February 2016, the 3,634 guest ship will emerge with a refurbishment featuring an impressive array of exciting enhancements including Continue reading
The international music mega star Armando Chrsitian Perez, also known as Pitbull, has been named honorary godfather of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, the cruise operator has recently announced.
Miami native entertainer Perez, a.k.a. Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide, will be the headline performer at the ship’s christening ceremony in Port of Miami on November 9. Continue reading
Expedia CruiseShipCenters, one of the world’s largest online travel booking sites, is looking to expand its presence in Central Florida. According to a news release, the company is planning to develop nine new retail centers in Central Florida during the next three years.
Under a new development plan, the company is aiming Continue reading
Which cruise line has the best ship for families?
Unveiled in 1998, the 1,754-passenger Disney Magic underwent a massive makeover in late 2013 and recently added AquaDunk, a 37-foot-tall body slide, a new outdoor kids zone- AquaLab, multiple deck-top pool areas and indoor children’s zones covering almost an entire deck. Continue reading