Cruise News - May 2010
Cruise news and cruise travel news in May 2010 – the updates are right here at Prow’s Edge Cruise Magazine
In May 2010, the crew aboard Prow's Edge sifted through the press releases from and about the cruise lines and cruise ports to find the latest news about cruises – from news of special features with Royal Caribbean International to news of two new ships for Princess Cruises.
This archive paints a picture of cruise news that was current in May 2010.
If it happened in the world of cruising in May 2010 – you will read about it here.
May 31, 2010: SEADREAM YACHT CLUB LAUNCHES HONEYMOON CONTEST
SeaDream Yacht Club believes that romance and yachting go together like love and marriage and has launched a honeymoon contest for those couples planning to be married this summer. The winning couple will receive a $20,000 honeymoon sailing in the Greek Isles aboard the ultra-luxurious, mega-yacht cruiser SeaDream I.
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May 28, 2010: VIKING RIVER CRUISES ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION FLEET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Viking River Cruises, the world leader in the river cruise industry, today released details of its fleet development program, which includes eight new builds and two comprehensive refurbishments: a $250 million commitment over the next three years.
Adding eight new vessels will bring the total number of ships operated by the company to 26, an increase in capacity of more than 40%, thus reinforcing Viking’s position as the world’s largest river cruise line. The first new ship, Viking Prestige, will premier in Europe in 2011. Also making its debut in 2011, Viking Emerald will sail in China as a replacement for Viking Century Sun. Additional European vessels will follow in 2012 and 2013.
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May 27, 2010: SILVERSEA CRUISES' SILVER WHISPER
COMPLETES MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
Silversea Cruises' Silver Whisper sailed from Rome this week on her first voyage following a successful 14-day dry-dock project in Genoa, where extensive renovations were made to most areas of the ultra-luxury ship.
"The enhancements aboard Silver Whisper represent our ongoing commitment to delivering a luxury travel experience that is unsurpassed," said Amerigo Perasso, Silversea's president and CEO. "We made a significant investment in this renovation to ensure our guests continue to enjoy the very finest comforts and amenities in a totally refreshed and updated shipboard environment."
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May 26, 2010: HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ANNOUNCES COMPLETE 2011 AND WINTER/SPRING 2012 SOUTH AMERICA CRUISE SEASON
In 2011 and 2012, three Holland America Line ships –– ms Veendam, ms Rotterdam and ms Prinsendam –– will explore South America’s rugged natural beauty, indigenous cultures and contrasting cities during unforgettable cruising expeditions. The itineraries range from 12 to 37 days and include two extended, port-intensive Collectors’ Voyages aboard Veendam. A 66- and 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage aboard the Prinsendam is also part of the line’s 2011 and 2012 cruise schedule.
The recently upgraded Veendam and Rotterdam will sail a combined eight South America itineraries, featuring 44 ports of call.
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May 25, 2010: The ultimate Voyage of Discovery:
79 day Grand South American Discovery - 3rd January – 22nd March 2011
Less of a cruise and more of a nautical odyssey, this is an adventure of truly epic proportions. From only £7,499 (or about £95 a day), Grand South American Discovery represents one of the best opportunities to explore a world of varied cultures and landscapes in one fascinating continent – and all for fantastic value for money.
Home to a wealth of celebrated and captivating treasures, South America is also something of a mystery to many of us. Its varied landscapes make it challenging to travel across and with the population concentrated around its margins, travelling by ship is a perfect way to experience the very best the continent has to offer.
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May 14, 2010: Royal Caribbean To Bring Signature Oasis-Class Experiences to Life on Freedom-Class Ships –
Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas to Feature Popular Groundbreaking Innovations
After revolutionizing the cruise industry with the debut of Oasis of the Seas last fall, Royal Caribbean International continues to set the standard in guest experiences and satisfaction by introducing select Oasis-class amenities and features on the popular Freedom-class ships, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. Rolling out in early 2011, guests of Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas will soon have some of the top-rated features from Oasis of the Seas, including new dining, entertainment, children’s programming, and other enhancements.
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May 05, 2010: CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC FINALIZES CONTRACTS FOR TWO NEW CRUISE SHIPS FOR ITS PRINCESS CRUISES BRAND; VESSELS TO ENTER SERVICE IN 2013 AND 2014
Princess Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today announced that contracts to build two 3,600-passenger ships have been finalized with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard.
The new ships – which each will have an all-in cost of approximately €155,000 per lower berth – are scheduled to enter service in spring 2013 and spring 2014. At an estimated 141,000 tons, the as-yet-unnamed ships will be the largest in the Princess Cruises fleet.
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