Cunard has cut the first steel for its fourth cruise ship, which will be named in early 2020 and will be the 249th ship overall to sail for the 179-year-old line.
Cunard Line begins build of new cruise ship with first steel cutting
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Costa Smeralda finally leaves shipyard for delayed sea trials
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Oceania Cruises to roll out new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center fleet wide
Oceania Cruises has introduced the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, which will be available across its fleet of six ships by the end of January, 2020.
P&O Cruises to introduce the first gin distillery at sea aboard new ship Iona
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Royal Caribbean reveals floating cabanas, available at CocoCay from January
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Princess Cruises’ sixth Royal-class newbuild to be named Discovery Princess
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Andy Stuart to step down as Norwegian Cruise Line CEO after 31 years with company
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Anticipation ‘truly begins to build’ as Norwegian Encore departs for sea trials
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Regent Seven Seas ends Canyon Ranch partnership in favour of own spa concept
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Cruise packing: What to wear on your cruise to Dubai
Dubai is far and away the most liberal city in the Middle East, (almost) anything goes here, but there are important things to keep in mind when it comes to the unofficial dress code.
Cruises to Saudi Arabia another step closer to reality with introduction of tourist visa
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Celebrity Eclipse refit and refurbishment delayed until 2021 for operational efficiency
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Jalesh Cruises and Netflix rival ZEE5 announce cruise deals exclusive to Middle East
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Gender violence, xenophobia and visa regulations could impact South African cruise season
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Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas arrives in Spain for industry’s largest refit project ever
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Costa Cruises confirms major fleet consolidation with five ships to be sold off
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Disney Wonder to homeport in New Orleans, Galveston and San Diego for 2021 season
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