Holland America Line’s cruise ship Westerdam has emerged from her frenetic 12-day refit sporting major renovations that added many new public spaces and amenities, including two firsts for the fleet: Explorations Central, or EXC, in the Crow’s Nest and Rijksmuseum at Sea.
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Cunard have emphasised from the start that this dry-dock would be a total overhaul of the ship, a ‘back-to-the-drawing-board makeover’ that would essentially make her a new ship for loyal guests of the line.
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Visual concepts of brand new suites, dining venues and guest services have been unveiled for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity ahead of the ships’ most comprehensive makeovers to date.
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French cruise ship Le Lyrial is the complete package for those seeking intimate luxury aboard a cruise ship that feels like a private megayacht.
Stepping on board the five star cruise ship the subtle hues and extravagant decor immediately set the tone of exclusivity and understated luxury.
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Celebrity Cruises is the latest cruise line to home port a cruise ship in the Middle East for the winter cruise season, offering roundtrip cruises out of Abu Dhabi. During her maiden call to Dubai, Cruise Arabia & Africa was invited aboard to tour this latest addition to the Arabian Gulf cruise market.
Celebrity Cruises sailed its first ever Middle East cruise season in 2016 and Cruise Arabia & Africa was invited aboard to tour the ship as part of our Ship Review series.
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The three Seaside-class cruise ships (MSC has ordered another with one on option) are intended to bring the sea closer to passengers.
MSC Cruises has revealed further details of MSC Seaside, its new class of cruise liner for the North American cruise market.
The cruise industry has high expectations of Carnival Vista, and from what has been revealed about her so far, Carnival Cruise Line seems to be on the right course.
