Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its newest ocean ship—the 930-guest Viking Saturn®—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in April 2023, the Viking Saturn will spend her maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe. The traditional float out ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Ancona…
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Silversea Unveils Eight Enhanced Restaurants for New Ship Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has unveiled eight signature restaurants for its new ship Silver Nova—offering guests unparalleled variety. From spacious, open-seated venues to more intimate dining options, Silver Nova’s diverse range of restaurants will serve a selection of cuisines throughout the day, from international to speciality fare. Diners will benefit from a greater sense of space and stronger connections with the destination,…
Read MoreViking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship – Viking Mars
Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Mars®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The Viking Mars will now make her way to Valletta, Malta, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2022—Norwegian Constitution Day—by her ceremonial…
Read MoreFirst Look at New Superyacht Emerald Azzurra
Emerald Cruises has unveiled stunning first images of the brand new luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, following its launch last month. The 100-guest yacht is the first of the brand’s two ground-breaking superyachts to join the award-winning Emerald Cruises fleet. Featuring designer furnishings throughout, the pool deck boasts Paola Lenti day loungers and Kettal lounge chairs, to complement the infinity-style pool…
Read MoreSilversea Christens Silver Dawn in Lisbon
Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, officially named its 10th ship, Silver Dawn, in Lisbon on March 31. Executives from Royal Caribbean Group®, Silversea Cruises, and Fincantieri, as well as local dignitaries and esteemed guests, celebrated the milestone with a formal ceremony and gala dinner. An expression of Silversea’s rapid expansion, Silver Dawn becomes the cruise line’s third new…
Read MoreEmerald Cruises’ First Oceangoing Superyacht Celebrates Inaugural Sailing
Set to the backdrop of the Jordanian city of Aqaba, Emerald Cruises’ first oceangoing luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, departed on its inaugural sailing at the weekend (12 March). Over two years in the making, Emerald Azzurra marks a milestone for the business as the cruise line’s first ocean-going vessel. Carrying just 100 guests in 50 deluxe staterooms and suites – of which over 80% feature a balcony – the…
Read MoreThe Viking Mississippi Touches Water in Louisiana
Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated that the new 386-guest Viking Mississippi® was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly-anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. The traditional float out took…
Read MoreSilversea Christens Silver Origin with Expedition-Inspired Ceremony in the Galapagos Islands
Leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises, christened Silver Origin on February 25, 2022, during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands. Guests took to the water on Silver Origin’s Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne as Silversea officially welcomed the ship to its fleet of 10, before Johanna Carrión, esteemed conservationist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands,…
Read MoreFirst Look at New Ship Viking Octantis’ Award-Winning Interior Design
Viking® (www.viking.com) is celebrating new milestones in the launch of its expedition voyages, as the new purpose-built Viking Octantis® continues its first Antarctic season. Recently, Viking guests explored at both ends of the earth, when the Viking Octantis crossed the Antarctic Circle at 66°33′ S, marking the southernmost journey in the company’s 25-year history; just a few hours later, the…
Read MoreSilversea Unveils New Suites Debuting on Silver Nova Summer 2023
Silversea Cruises® has unveiled details of its highly anticipated collection of suites set to debut on Silver NovaSM in Summer 2023. With 364 suites across 13 categories, Silver Nova – the first vessel in the cruise line’s Nova class – will feature an entirely new design approach for the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, with an asymmetrical configuration and horizontal layout introducing a new…
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