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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..
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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,...
Santa Claus took a break from his pre-Christmas festivities to venture down to Finland and take a test run on BOLT, the first-ever roller coaster at sea aboard Carnival Cruise Line's new Mardi Gras which is being delivered at the Meyer Turku shipyard later this week.
With enthusiastic shrieks of delight and a few hearty "ho-ho-ho's" echoing throughout the shipyard, Santa zipped along the 800-foot-long track featuring a hairpin curve around the ship's iconic funnel, all while achieving speeds of up to 40 miles an hour.
The all-electric coaster can accommodate two riders – or one Santa Claus and his bag of toys, perhaps – in motorcycle-like vehicles that race 187 feet above the water line, providing incredible views to the sea below.
"Never in my wildest dreams would I think a rollercoaster could be on a cruise ship. It's something we'll be talking about at the North Pole for a long time!" St. Nick said.
Built in partnership with Germany-based Mauer Rides, BOLT is a first-of-its-kind open-air attraction that take cruise industry innovation to new heights when the ship enters service in 2021 from Port Canaveral, Fla.
[ 12-17-2020: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]
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