Norwegian Cruise Line’s F3 ships in limbo
There has been a lot of buzz in European shipyards the past two weeks about a dispute between Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Aker Yards S.A. of France regarding NCL’s order for the first of two F3 vessels. The 150,000-ton, 4,200-berth ships are the biggest ever commissioned by NCL. Reports say the building has stopped and other cruise lines are showing interest in taking over the F3 project.
Is the cruise ship building party over?
High gasoline prices and a slumping economy have put a damper on leisure travel. The timing couldn’t be worse for the cruise lines. With 35 vessels on order over the next four years at a total cost of 22 billion some cruise lines are cutting back and repositioning their fleets, laying off employees, and holding off from ordering new ships.
The new megaships: wavy, crazy — and a little pricey
It’s a tale of two cruise lines, both with very different visions for their customers. Last week, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled the latest onboard amenities for their new ships. What can customers expect? Would you believe a zip-line, ice bar, neighborhoods, curved staterooms, carousel and outdoor amphitheaters? And that’s just for starters.
These blazing hot summer cruise deals are unsinkable
The economy is slumping and cruise lines are scrambling to fill their berths. What does that mean for you? Great deals on a cruise vacation — and a good excuse for spending that tax rebate check. Anita Dunham-Potter has the details.
Norwegian to once again make runs from Miami to Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line has said that the previously troubled Pride of Aloha will be moving from Hawaii to Miami in July for three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas.
Hawaii five, oh no!
What happens if you book a cruise, then the cruise line unexpectedly pulls your ship from its fleet? Anita Dunham-Potter tells how five friends from Wisconsin navigated the frustrating, fee-filled waters when Norwegian Cruise Line removed a ship from its Hawaii fleet.