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Royal Caribbean International Takes Delivery of Independence Of The Seas
MIAMI, April 17, 2008 - Continuing its legacy of creating revolutionary vacation experiences, Royal Caribbean International took delivery of its newest innovative ship - Independence of the Seas - during a ceremony at Aker Yards in Turku, Finland, today. Just days away from her debut in Europe, Independence of the Seas, is the third of [...]
A Regal Celebration To Welcome MSC Poesia
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (APRIL 8, 2008) – MSC Poesia was welcomed into the MSC Cruises fleet in grand style Saturday with a truly regal celebration in Dover.
The ship was christened by Hollywood royalty and godmother Sophia Loren, who has served as godmother for the line’s last four ships. The latest in the line’s “Musica†class [...]
Medley of Talent to Step Onboard for MSC Poesia Launch
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Feb 19 – MSC Cruises’ most exciting and anticipated ship to date, MSC Poesia, will make her debut in Dover on April 5, with a star-studded VIP event to mark the first launch of an MSC Cruises ship outside of Italy. Following MSC Cruises’ tradition, the magnificent launch event will be attended [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Christens New “It” Girl - Norwegian Gem
New York - Dec 19, 2007 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) named Cindy Cardella of Fairfield, NJ, the Godmother of its new “It” Girl, Norwegian Gem, during the ship’s Christening ceremony held today in New York. Cindy was chosen by NCL and the public among five finalists vying for the Godmother crown following an online [...]
Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam to be Named in Rotterdam in July 2008
SEATTLE, Nov. 6 — Holland America Line will hold the official naming ceremony for it’s first Signature-class ship, ms Eurodam, July 1, 2008, in Rotterdam, the city where the 135-year-old Dutch company was founded. Naming ceremonies will be held near the company’s original headquarters, which now operates as the Hotel New York. Numerous events and [...]
Most-Traveled Cruise Passenger Christens New Royal Princess in Portofino
PORTOFINO, Italy (June 15, 2007) — Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess was christened yesterday in the picturesque harbor of Portofino by the most-traveled cruise passenger, Lorraine Arzt, who has in total spent more than 11 years sailing aboard Princess ships. With the words, “I name this ship Royal Princess, may God bless her and all [...]
Liberty of the Seas is Officially Named in Stateside Ceremony
MIAMI, May 18 — With a dramatic smash of the champagne bottle against its brand new hull, Royal Caribbean International’s 21st cruise ship, Liberty of the Seas, was officially named by travel agent godmother Donnalea Madeley today at the Port of Miami. The naming ceremony included performances by the Miami Children’s Chorus, blessings by Rabbi [...]
Costa Serena Delivered and Set to Host ‘Virtual’ Inaugural at Same Time as Actual Inaugural Festivities
MIAMI, May 16 — The Costa Serena, the new flagship of Costa, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, was delivered yesterday by Fincantieri at its Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Like her sister ship, the Costa Concordia, which entered service in July 2006, the Costa Serena is the largest passenger ship flying the Italian flag [...]
Emerald Princess Christened on Mother’s Day
ATHENS, Greece (May 13, 2007) - This morning Princess Cruises officially christened its newest ship, Emerald Princess. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Princess united some of television’s most famous mothers and daughters to serve as the christeners and chose Greece, the birthplace of Mother’s Day, as the site for the naming festivities.
The ship’s godmothers are [...]
Naming Ceremony Plans Change for New Princess Ships Next Month Out of Respect for Recent Tragedy in Santorini
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 17, 2007) - Out of respect for the tragic sinking of the Greek cruise ship off the coast in Santorini, the naming ceremonies of the new Emerald Princess and Royal Princess - previously scheduled to take place in the same location - have been changed to different dates and ports.
Princess had [...]
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