On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Carnival Cruise Line christened its newest ship, Carnival Firenze, at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal in California. The ceremony included a performance of Puccini’s “Nessun…
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Sun Princess Christened in Barcelona
The Port of Barcelona welcomed Sun Princess, her award-winning actress godmother, Hannah Waddingham, and a star-studded cast for the ship’s naming ceremony on Monday, April 22, 2024. The maritime tradition…
Comments closedCelebrity Cruises Visits Perfect Day at CocoCay
Guests aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond visited Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time on Monday, April 22, 2024 and Tuesday, April 23, 2024, respectively. Perfect…
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MSC Group, MSC Foundation and Mercy Ships International have entered into an agreement to construct a brand-new hospital ship. The ship will provide free surgical services and training to thousands…
Comments closedPrincess Cruises’ Star Princess to be Delayed
Princess Cruises and shipbuilder Fincantieri announced the cruise line’s second Sphere-class ship, Star Princess, will be delayed. The cruise line and the shipyard mutually agreed the remaining construction milestones could…
Comments closedCruise News Digest–April 21, 2024
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Here you can catch up on the past week’s cruise news and all things La Lido Loca. Let’s dive in! Princess Cruises announced…
Comments closedCarnival Cruise Line President Receives Prestigious Award
President of Carnival Cruise Line Christine Duffy was awarded the 2024 Cruise Lines International Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Duffy was recognized at the 2024 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry…
Comments closedHolland America Line Debuting “Glacier Day” for Alaska 2024 Season
For the Alaska 2024 season, Holland America Line is ready to offer itineraries from Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle aboard six of the cruise line’s vessels. Kicking off on April…
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TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises, announced the godmother and the christening of its newest ship, Mein Schiff 7, which is currently in the…
Comments closedNorwegian Aqua to Debut New Dining Experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced new culinary and beverage experiences to debut aboard Norwegian Aqua. When she debuts in April 2025, Norwegian Aqua will feature three new offerings–NCL’s first-ever Thai…
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