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Sapphire Princess Returns from Drydock Featuring Fresh Enhancements and New Specialty Restaurants

14/10/2025

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Following a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon, Sapphire Princess has set sail unveiling exciting new guest experiences, including the addition of two popular specialty restaurants - Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill. Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill will be open for guests starting November 16, 2025.

The 115,875-ton ship, which carries 2,670 guests, underwent general refurbishments and enhancements, highlighted by the transformation of two venues into specialty dining experiences.

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​Wonder of the Seas Floated Out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique

5/9/2020

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The new world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, has been floated out of the dry dock at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
 
At high tide on 05 September 2020, the 5,448-passenger ship was transferred from the dry dock where it was built, to a nearby basin for the outfitting to commence, expected to last around six months.

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Wonder of the Seas Prepares for Float Out

28/8/2020

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Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, which is currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France is preparing for its float out.
 
The giant vessel is due to move from the dry dock to a nearby basin at the shipyard. The float out ceremony will be held on 04 September 2020.

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Dream Cruises announces the world’s longest roller coaster at sea on board its new Global Cruise ship

11/10/2019

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Dream Cruises new Global Class cruise ship set to launch in early 2021 will feature the world’s longest roller coaster at sea.
 
The attraction will be the centrepiece of the ‘Dream Park at the Pier’, the first-ever theme park at sea and one of the many new attractions available on board. The 210,000 gross tonne ship is currently under construction in Germany.
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Royal Caribbean International announce name of fifth Oasis-Class ship

10/10/2019

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Royal Caribbean International has announced the name of its highly anticipated fifth Oasis-class cruise ship…Wonder of the Seas.
 
At around 230,000 gross tonnes, Wonder of the Seas will be the world’s largest cruise ship when it debut in 2021.
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​Oriana Returns to Southampton Ready to Leave P&O Cruises Fleet

9/8/2019

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The much loved 1995-built cruise ship Oriana has returned to her homeport of Southampton following her last ever cruise with P&O Cruises.
 
Oriana leaves the P&O Cruises fleet after 24 year of service. The 1,880-passenger ship is heading to China to be re-named and join another cruise line.
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​New Details Revealed For 9,500-Passenger Global Class Cruise Ship

29/5/2019

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Dream Cruises has revealed more detailed about its 204,000 gross tonne Global Class cruise ship, set to launch in 2020.
 
The vessel is currently under construction at the MV Werften shipyard in Germany. When launched, the cruise ship will be the second largest class in the world, only rivalled by Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis Class.
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​Costa Venezia Makes Maiden Call To Shanghai

19/5/2019

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The newest addition to the 135,500 gross tonne Costa Cruises fleet, the Costa Venezia, has arrived in Shanghai as the ship made its maiden call.
 
The maiden call of the vessel saw a group of VIPs take part in a ceremony on board the ship. Amongst the VIP guests was the Vice Mayor of Shanghai and executives from Carnival Corporation and the Costa Group.
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​Costa Cruises Announces Name For Next China Newbuild

6/5/2019

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Costa Cruises have announced the name of its next newbuild cruise ship which is bound for China when it debuts in October 2020.
 
The new 135,500 gross tonne ship will be named Costa Firenze and will be a sister to Costa Venezia, which will also operate in the Chinese cruise market.
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​Royal Caribbean International Take Delivery Of Spectrum Of The Seas

11/4/2019

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Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of its latest brand new cruise ship, Spectrum of the Seas.
 
The delivery ceremony took place at Bremerhaven, Germany on 11 April 2019. The brand new 169,300 gross tonne ship was officially handed over to the cruise line from the Meyer Werft shipyard.
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