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Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the inaugural itineraries for Norwegian Bella, the sixth and final vessel in the Prima Class, which will begin sailing seven-day Mediterranean voyages roundtrip from Barcelona in May 2028. The deployment outlines the ship’s first season in Europe and marks the completion of NCL’s newest class of vessels. The 2028 program features weeklong sailings to major Mediterranean ports..
Latest News...Holland America Line has unveiled Bar 1873, a new two-story atrium venue debuting aboard Oosterdam as part of the ship’s Evolution transformation. The space is designed to blend contemporary aesthetics with elements drawn from the line’s 150-year maritime heritage, featuring curated historical displays, live music and a signature illuminated tulip sculpture visible throughout the atrium...
Latest News...Cunard has released its 2028–29 schedule, outlining 93 voyages operating between October 2028 and May 2029. The deployment spans 104 destinations in 49 countries and includes extended port stays, 18 overnight calls, and 18 late-evening departures. The program also features visits to 64 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Queen Mary 2 will operate transatlantic, Caribbean, Northern Europe,...
With this week's delivery of Carnival Panorama at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Cruise Line officially welcomes its 27th ship and the third vessel in the popular Vista class. Carnival Panorama will now head to Long Beach, Calif. for its naming ceremony and inaugural sailing in December.
"Carnival Panorama is the 15th ship built by Fincantieri for Carnival Cruise Line and once again, the skill and hard work of hundreds of talented craftspeople are on display here aboard the beautiful Carnival Panorama," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Our guests absolutely love Carnival Vista and Horizon and we are certain they are going to love their sister Carnival Panorama."
Carnival Panorama will launch year-round service from Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 11, becoming the line's first new ship homeported on the West Coast in more than 20 years.
As the name implies, Carnival Panorama reflects design inspiration with more opportunities to connect with the sea. The ship features a number of innovations including the first Sky Zone trampoline park at sea as well as a first-in-fleet culinary studio where guests can participate in hands-on cooking classes, tastings and other food-related activities hosted by the ship's chefs.
Carnival Panorama also offers a variety of longtime guest favorites such as a massive WaterWorks aqua park, Sky Ride, the popular bike in the sky with breathtaking views, a suspended ropes course and dining venues like Bonsai Teppanyaki and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse with barbecue favorites from Food Network star and longtime Carnival partner Guy Fieri along with craft beers brewed on board.
A wide range of staterooms and suites are available as well, including spa staterooms with exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa, extra-spacious staterooms in Family Harbor and tropical-inspired Havana staterooms with access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.
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