Some important changes in the management were announced this week by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Oceania Cruises co-founder, president and CEO Bob Binder, is transiting to another role, vice chairman of NCLH. To be more specific, he will now report to Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of NCLH.
Costa Cruises announced it will change the ships sailing for the upcoming Brazilian Season. The company said that Costa Smeralda will be replaced with Costa Diadema. The LNG-powered cruise ship Costa Smeralda, which was due to begin seven-night cruises to Santos, Salvador and Ilhéus, will now sail Mediterranean itineraries.
MSC Cruises latest flagship, MSC Seashore, is getting ready for the grand naming ceremony which will be held at the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve on November 18. The giant new cruise ship has arrived at the new homebase in Miami on Sunday, after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
Norwegian Cruise Line announced changes of the COVID-19 testing policy for guests boarding cruise ships from the U.S. and non-U.S. ports. Starting January 17, 2022, guests will be allowed to board with one negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test result.
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the godmother of the totally revamped Carnival Radiance, the author and philanthropist. Dr. Lucille O’Neal. The mother of the famous former NBA player and current Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal is the “perfect choice”, said Christine Duffy. The naming ceremony will take place in Long Beach, California, on 13th of December, and besides the role of Godmother, Dr.
The boutique cruise line Azamara dedicated to Destination Immersion® experiences –announced the launch of a Five-Month World Voyage aboard the cruise line’s newest ship, Azamara Onward.
Virgin Voyages has informed the public about the investment by Patricof Co. (P/Co), that includes a superstar list of more than 40 entrepreneurial athletes as the latest group of brand’s investors and fans, such as Venus Williams, Blake Griffin, Kemba Walker, Travis Kelce, CC Sabathia, Xavien Howard, George Kittle and Trea Turner. Having a big successful launch in the U. S recently, this new roster of athletes will shape the future of the product in the future.
Celebrity Cruises has chosen an Interesting name looking upward with its latest ship Celebrity Ascent. The name was announced at the steel-cutting ceremony at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique was attended by Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group and Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
After crossing the Atlantic Ocean Seabourn Ovation has arrived at the new homeport Miami, making its debut in the U.S. The ultra-luxury liner will make a series of voyages exploring the Caribbean, Panama Canal and destinations in Mexico and Central America from November 2021 through March 2022.
MSC Cruises celebrated the naming of its latest flagship MSC Seashore, and largest cruise ship built in Italy. The glamorous event took place on November 18, at the private island Ocean Cay Marine Reserve with the icon of Italian class and style Sophia Loren, serving as a Godmother of all MSC Cruises ships since 2003.
