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Royal Caribbean orders Sixth Oasis-class Vessel From Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the fall of 2023.

"It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Oasis-class ship," said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "This order is a reflection of the exceptional performance of this vessel class and the extraordinary partnership between Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd."

Golden Girls cruise planned for 2020

Fans of the television show, "The Golden Girls," will be happy to know a five-night Western Caribbean fan cruise is planned for 2020.

The Golden Girls at Sea will sail from Miami on February 24, 2020 on Celebrity Infinity.

Activities will include: 

MSC Bellissima nearly ready for maiden voyage

The first of two new cruise ships for MSC Cruises is expected to be ready to launch soon.

The Meraviglia-class MSC Bellissima's first sailing will take place in March.  Before that can happen, the ship will depart the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France for Southampton for her naming ceremony on March 2.

The ship will be the largest ever to be launched at the port marking a historic moment for the cruise line and port.

The Bellissima's naming ceremony will be hosted by Holly Willoughby, of UK television show This Morning.

Norwegian Cruise Line ship hits pier in Puerto Rico

A video posted online shows the Norwegian Epic struck the pier in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Norwegian Epic went to San Juan after experiencing electrical issues. 

As Norwegian Epic was maneuvering into Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico with a local pilot on board & the help of two tug boats, prevailing winds caused the ship to veer towards the pier, damaging two mooring points at Pier 3 East.

Celebrity Millennium completes multi-million dollar refurbishment

Celebrity Cruises just completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment of Celebrity Millennium.

With more than $500 million in luxurious upgrades planned across the fleet, Celebrity Millennium is the first of seven ships to be revitalised by 2023.

The changes done to Celebrity Millennium include:

Carnival to launch new Bahamas port in 2021

Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will develop a new port in the city of Freeport, Bahamas.

Cruise Critic is reporting that local media outlets are confirming that the cruise line plans were revealed at a public meeting on February 4. The initial plans show the new port will be named "Grand Port" and offer guests dining locations, entertainment and retail spots.

Princess Cruises Announces Leadership Team for New Ship Sky Princess

Princess Cruises has announced the leadership team for its latest ship, Sky Princess, with Captain Heikki Laakkonen to take the helm and bring the ship into services from the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

Sky Princess will debut in October 2019 and feature a team of officers with extensive maritime experience, including more than 140 years' combined service with Princess Cruises.

Carnival Airship Hosts First-Ever Wedding in Las Vegas

Carnival Cruise Line’s #ChooseFun AirShip hosted its first-ever wedding for Amanda Robertson, 32, and Jason Gerken, 37, from Las Vegas who tied the knot aside the colorful, 128-foot-long blimp.

Cruise ship passengers robbed in Antigua

Two French tourists visiting on a cruise vacation were robbed while in Antigua.

According to the Antigua Observer, 70-year-old Jacques Colbert and 62-year-old Christiane Marcelle Drouth had arrived on an MSC Cruises vessel and were sightseeing in Hatton when the alleged crime occurred around 11 a.m. on February 1.

Princess Cruises to add family splash zone pool area

Princess Cruises announced today when Caribbean Princess completes her June 2019 drydock, she will offer The Reef Family Splash Zone on its pool deck.

The newly Designed, kid-friendly water attraction offers an area of the pool deck for adults and kids alike to enjoy fun in the sun together.

Located aft on deck 17, The Reef will offer many enticing features, including:

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