AmaWaterways reveals new ship
AmaWaterways recently christened its newest river cruise ship,
AmaLea, at a ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany. AmaLea can
accommodate up to 154 guests. The ship comprises four suites,
connecting staterooms and triple occupancy staterooms designed
for families. Each room includes a twin balcony. There are multiple
dining venues, including The Chef’s Table. Other features include
a heated sun deck swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a fitness
centre and spa, complimentary WiFi throughout the ship and in-room
entertainment.
Cruise line unveils new itineraries
Princess Cruises has released its 2019-2020 Mexico itineraries.
Highlights include the introduction of Royal Princess for a full season,
offering seven-day itineraries from Los Angeles to Mexico and
overnight stays in Cabo San Lucas on every five-day Cabo San Lucas
Getaway. Grand Princess will offer 10-day roundtrips out of San
Francisco and Star Princess will offer a 10-day Baja Peninsula & Sea
of Cortez voyage, with roundtrip departures out of Los Angeles and
an overnight stay in Cabo San Lucas.
Rivieria River Cruises offers solo departures
Riviera River Cruises is offering two departures specifically for solo
travellers. Burgundy, the River Rhone and Provence River Cruise for
Solo Travelers departs on November 6, 2018. The eight-day roundtrip
from Lyon, France takes place on the 140-passenger MS Lord Byron.
The Blue Danube for Solo Passengers departs on November 1 and 4,
2018. The eight-day cruises sail roundtrip from Budapest aboard the
169-passenger MS Oscar Wilde and MS Thomas Hardy.
New features planned for Royal Caribbean’s
latest ship
Royal Caribbean International’s new ship, Spectrum of the Seas,
sets sail in April 2019. It is the first Quantum Ultra class, and
can accommodate 4 246 guests at double occupancy. From June
2019 Spectrum of the Seas will homeport in Shanghai, sailing new
itineraries that visit ports such as Hakodate and Niigata, Japan;
Ilocos, Philippines; and Vladivostok, Russia.
MSC Seaview unveils environmental tech
MSC Seaview’s overall design, the hull, the rudder, and the bulbous
bow have been configured for optimal hydrodynamics, aerodynamics,
and maximum energy and fuel efficiency. The ship will also feature
an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS). The EGCS removes up
to 97.1% of sulphur dioxide and other particulate matter from
emissions. The ship will also be able to receive shoreside power and
have an advanced waste water treatment system, trim optimisation
software, energy-saving LED lighting, smart heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning systems.
