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Latest News...Fun continues to be on the move as Carnival Cruise Line- Opens in new window today announced exciting new sailings for the 2027/28 season, highlighted by the addition of a second ship in Baltimore and new deployment options for Carnival Firenze- Opens in new window. This marks the first time Carnival will homeport two ships from Baltimore, underscoring the cruise line’s...
This marks the first time Carnival will homeport two ships from Baltimore, underscoring the cruise line’s...
Latest News...Celebrity River Cruises today announced a commitment for 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. The announcement marks the start of construction, with the first steel cut for Celebrity Compass – the line's debut river ship. The expansion will make Celebrity River Cruises one of the largest European river cruise operators, offering more itineraries...
Latest News...Disney Cruise Line is charting a season of unforgettable family vacations around the world with an exciting lineup of summer 2027 itineraries that span Europe, the Caribbean and beyond. From enchanting European escapes to tropical Caribbean adventures, these new offerings give families more ways to explore the world and experience their favorite Disney stories at sea...
Excitement was in the air at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, today, as Royal Caribbean International marked an important milestone in the development of Odyssey of the Seas. Scheduled to be delivered in fall 2020, Odyssey received its first block as the keel was officially lowered and put into place.
The keel laying marks an important milestone in the development of Odyssey of the Seas, as it signifies the beginning of the ship’s physical construction. During the ceremony, a 79-ton block was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane.
Newly minted coins were placed under the keel, which then stays in place until the end of construction. Once the ship is nearing completion, the coins are retrieved and presented to the ship’s Captain and crew, to be placed on board the ship. According to maritime tradition, the coins are said to bring luck to the ship during its construction and then to its Captain and crew when she is at sea.
Odyssey of the Seas’ deployment and itineraries will be revealed later this year.
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