In 2006, Amadeus Waterways built its first river ship from the keel up. One year later, it built a second vessel. Now, the Chatsworth, Calif.-based river cruise company is investing $100 million to triple its fleet size.
Royal Caribbean International will name the largest cruise ships ever commissioned the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. The names were submitted by a USA Today reader for a contest asking the public to name the ships.
Itineraries released by Princess Cruises show that three of its ships cruising the Caribbean will visit St. Kitts for the 2009-2010 season. The 3,110-passenger Caribbean Princess will sail from alternating seven-day itineraries out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share payable on June 20 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 6.
MSC Cruises is a sponsor of CowParade 2008 in Capri, Italy, so two artist-created fiberglass cows bear the MSC logo. The open-air art event is being held in Capri through July 11.
Crystal Cruises’ new “Theater at Sea” on Crystal Serenity will feature a variety of recognizable performers during the 12-day “Italian Treasures” itinerary from Venice to Monte Carlo departing September 12.