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The new Spectrum of the Seas
Spectrum of the Seas is getting closer to completion as she was floated out of the dry dock on 25 February 2019 to begin
the next phase of her construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Designed specifically for the Chinese
market, Spectrum of the Seas is scheduled for delivery in April 2019. The ship has a rating of 169,300 GT and measures 347.75
m in length and 41.4 m in width, with capacity for 4,188 passengers.
Cunard Unveils World Class Design Team for New Ship
Cunard has announced the world
class team of designers recruited
to create the interiors for its eagerly
anticipated new ship. Award winning
designers Simon Rawlings (David
Collins Studio), Terry McGillicuddy
(Richmond International) and Sybille
de Margerie (Sybille de Margerie Paris)
are already working with the ship’s
globally renowned Creative Director,
Adam D Tihany.
Cunard’s fourth ship, which is set
to join the fleet in 2022, is yet to
be named but will be built at the
Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
“The calibre of talent we have
brought together for this project will
bring to life our vision of creating
a truly world class ship. Working
alongside the legendary Adam D
Tihany, the team is working hard to
ensure that every aspect of our new
ship is exciting and forward-looking,
yet unmistakably Cunard,” Cunard
President Simon Palethorpe said.
The new ship will be the 249th vessel
to sail under the Cunard flag and will
bring the luxury line’s fleet up to four,
for the first time since the 1980s. She
joins Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth
and the flagship Queen Mary 2.
Three Holland America Line Ships for Canada and New England in 2020
In 2020 Holland America Line's Amsterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam will transport guests to the stunning coastlines and
historic cities of Canada and New England on more than 40 cruises. Sailing one of the most robust seasons in the industry
between April and October, guests can select from among 10 itineraries ranging from six to 14 days.
During the northern summer months, cruisers will have even more sailings to choose from when Amsterdam joins Zaandam
to offer additional Canada & New England Discovery cruises between Boston, Massachusetts, and Montréal, Québec
— giving guests more opportunities to explore Maine's spectacular Acadia National Park or Cape Breton's incredible Bird
Islands.
Beginning in April, Amsterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam sail a diverse collection of six, seven, eight, 10, 11 and 14 day
cruises departing from Boston; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; New York City, New York; and Montréal and Québec City, Québec,
in Canada. The cruises will feature calls at some of the region's most iconic destinations, including Canada's Charlottetown,
Sydney and Halifax, as well as Bar Harbor, Maine.
Royal Caribbean Orders Sixth Oasis-Class Vessel
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de
l’Atlantique to order a sixth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the fall of 2023.
“It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Oasis-class ship,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “This order is a reflection of the exceptional performance of this vessel class and the extraordinary
partnership between Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.”
“This is the twenty-third cruise ship that RCL will be building at our shipyard, and we are especially proud of it,” said Laurent
Castaing, General Manager, Chantiers de l’Atlantique. “The order reflects the confidence our customer puts on us, based
on the exceptional quality of our long-term co-operation between the two companies and on our capacity to bring
innovative solutions to meet our customer’s expectations.”
This order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be completed in the second or third quarter of this year.
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