January 31, 2013

Celebrity Solstice

Externally, Celebrity Solstice looks very different from previous Celebrity Cruises ships. In original exterior renderings, the hull was shown as all-white with powder blue funnels and blue glass upper decks. In a more recent update, the light blue color had been changed to Celebrity's normal dark blue color and the hull was shown having a resemblance to the current fleet's livery, with the promenade deck painted dark blue. Similarly, the large dark...

January 29, 2013

Independence of the Seas

MS Independence of the Seas is a Freedom-class cruise ship operated by the Royal Caribbean cruise line that entered service in April 2008. The 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,370 passengers and is served by 1,360 crew. She was built in the Aker Finnyards drydock in Turku, Finland, builder of Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, her sister ships of the Freedom class. At 154,407 gross tons,[4] she joined Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the...

January 28, 2013

Hamburg

MS Hamburg is a 15,000 ton, 420 passenger, luxury cruise ship owned by the Hapag-Lloyd cruise line; but is now operated by Plantours. She was built in 1997, in Wismar, Germany. Her relative size allows her to transit the Great Lakes in North America, one of the few modern cruise ships and the only German one able to do so. However, she is flexible enough to cruise worldwide as well, for example travelling the Mediterranean for cultural cruises with...

January 27, 2013

Grand Mistral

O Grand Mistral é um navio de última geração (de 1999) está elaborado de acordo com as mais modernas tecnologias, tanto de construção como de desenho. De facto, notará que só a recepção tem 200 metros quadrados. A partir daqui só tem de desfrutar das magníficas e modernas instalações deste hotel flutuante. O Grand Mistral tem 3 restaurantes, 6 bares, galeria comercial, 3 piscinas, 2 jacuzzis, centro de beleza e bem-estar, discoteca, casino, shows...

January 26, 2013

Funchal

Foi construído pelo estaleiro Helsingør Skipsværft A/S, na Dinamarca, por encomenda da Empresa Insulana de Navegação, com projeto de Rogério de Oliveira. Foi a maior embarcação construída por aquele estaleiro, tendo sido lançado ao mar a 10 de fevereiro de 1961. Tinha então como função a ligação marítima entre Lisboa e as ilhas dos Açores e da Madeira. Integrava uma frota constituída à época pelos navios "N/T Santa Maria", "N/T Vera Cruz" e "N/T...

January 25, 2013

Celebrity Constellation

She boasts spectacular style and ambience. From the minute you enter the magnificent Grand Foyer, or savor a flavorful steak in the Tuscan Grille, or sip your favorite vodka at the ultra-cool, ice-topped Martini Bar you'll feel pampered and transformed, too. Sumptuous suites and staterooms offer stunning new décor and flat-screen TVs, and a level of personal service that's intuitive with a keen eye for detail. What a wonderful way to travel. More...

January 24, 2013

Costa neoRomantica

Costa neoRomantica is the jewel in the fleet! The renamed ship is the result of an innovative total restyling project that transformed Costa Romantica. Costa neoRomantica is designed to be a 5-star resort. It features refined and sophisticated decor that is both elegant and understated. The ship offers a unique atmospheres that creates renewed excitement at every turn. The new Costa neoRomantica will impress you with the contemporary, stylish design...

Europa

All the passion for the most beautiful way of travelling manifests itself in the EUROPA. With her, you will experience a customised cruise, as you yourself will become the measure of all things. A thousand incitements and even more fulfilled wishes await you. Individuality is the key word. And a meticulously compiled programme provides the opportunity to experience something extraordinary every single day. The EUROPA is prepared to be reassessed...

January 23, 2013

Explorer of the Seas

Is it adventure you seek, or a restful retreat from life on land? Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas is home to an array of innovations that give you whatever type of vacation you desire. Climb a rock wall that overlooks the sea, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa. Liven up your nights on the Royal Promenade, with parades,...