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Fincantieri announced the successful delivery of the Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class, built for Norwegian Cruise Line. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, attended by executives from both companies, including Fincantieri Chairman Biagio Mazzotta, CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, and General Manager of the Merchant Ships Division Luigi... Source link

Explora Journeys is a new lifestyle travel brand with two luxury ships sailing global itineraries and offering travelers an Ocean State of Mind.  Explora Journeys promises guests their own private yacht, with effortless European elegance awaiting them aboard.Explora ShipsExplora Journeys’ ships are designed with European family heritage in mind by owners MSC Group. A sense of style is reflected in its modern, cosmopolitan and boutique hotel vibe onboard the Explora I and Explora II.The ships are designed to be vibrant, yet intimate with a luxurious experience. They feature 461 oceanfront suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies.The[...]

As Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady was delivered by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri five years ago.Built at the yard’s facility in Genoa Sestri Ponente, the 110,000-ton vessel officially joined Virgin’s fleet on Feb. 13, 2020.The Scarlet Lady was then scheduled to embark on a series of introductory events before entering revenue service in Miami in mid-March 2020.While a few events did take place in Europe, the ship’s inaugural season was cancelled due to the pandemic.The Scarlet Lady only welcomed its first paying guests over a year after its delivery, kicking off a series of staycations in[...]

After departing from Fremantle earlier this month, the Pacific Explorer has completed its final voyage for P&O Cruises Australia on Feb. 18, 2025.The 11-night cruise included visits to ports of call in Indonesia and Malaysia before arriving at its final destination in Singapore.Wrapping up an eight-year sailing career for the Australian brand, the 1997-built ship was sold to Resorts World Cruises.Part of P&O Australia’s merger into Carnival Cruise Line, the sale of the ship was announced by Carnival Corporation in late 2024.Joining the Resorts World One and the Genting Dream, the vessel is now scheduled to offer cruises[...]

The next Icon Class ship will carry the name Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International said in a press release.Currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard, the 250,800-ton vessel will debut in the Western Mediterranean in July 2026.Following a summer season in the region, the new Legend of the Seas repositions to the Caribbean for six- and eight-night cruises departing from Port Everglades.“On the heels of celebrating one year of the record-breaking Icon Class and the memories made by vacationers of all ages on Icon, we are thrilled to announce the name of Royal Caribbean’s third[...]