MSC Divina now in Italian hands after official flag ceremony in France - Examiner.com

MSC Divina now in Italian hands after official flag ceremony in France
Examiner.com
On Saturday morning at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, the MSC Divina was officially delivered to MSC Cruises. In maritime tradition, when a ship is transferred from the shipyard to the cruise line, there is the formal flag ceremony.

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Sibling Serenity Canal Day Two - USA TODAY (blog)


USA TODAY (blog)
Sibling Serenity Canal Day Two
USA TODAY (blog)
I think that there is a tremendous effort to give cruise companies a sense of security in this part of Mexico. There are some ships that will only go to Cabo. Serenity is one. We'll skip Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, with our next stop being in Costa ...

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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Introduces New Hotel in Texas: Royal ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Introduces New Hotel in Texas: Royal ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The hotel offers 50000 square feet of function space, several dining options, a swimming pool and a 24-hour health club. This 23-story modern hotel is located near the Museum and Theater districts and is just minutes from Downtown Houston.

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A banner year for grand new cruise ships - Vancouver Sun

A banner year for grand new cruise ships
Vancouver Sun
If used properly, the studio will be a welcome addition to a cruise ship. Also, Princess has announced its big-production theatre will be "pole-free," something you don't see on all ships. That, plus poolside cabanas, a glass-bottomed walking area over ...

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First look at Oceania Cruises' newest gem - Fox News

First look at Oceania Cruises' newest gem
Fox News
I believe there is a ship for everyone, but not everyone will like the same ship. For me, a great ship first of all is one built primarily for travel – I cruise to see the world, not to sit by a pool. And the best cruise travel also includes excellent ...

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Norwegian Sky Day 1: Cruising like a Norwegian - eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition

Norwegian Sky Day 1: Cruising like a Norwegian
eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition
Embarking the vessel formerly known as Pride of Aloha in stormy Miami, I am impressed with the streamlined operation at the port and am escorted swiftly aboard the ship. Having expected much warmer weather this time of the year, I'm disappointed to ...

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Heavy metal cruise planned aboard Royal Caribbean - Royal Caribbean Blog (blog)

Heavy metal cruise planned aboard Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Blog (blog)
Bands signed for the cruise include Napalm Death, Behemoth, Enslaved and Sepultura. Onboard the ship, the group has set up a few events already... The luxurious "A Chorus Line" theater where we spare no expense to have the benches removed on the floor.

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