Carnival Horizon to sail from NYC in summer 2018

Posted on 26 January, 2017 by Spacejunkie2

Carnival Horizon to sail from New York

After a debut in the Mediterranean, the Carnival Horizon will spend the summer of 2018 cruising from New York.

The Horizon, the second ship in Carnival’s Vista class, is scheduled to arrive in New York on May 23, 2018, after a 14-day repositioning cruise from Barcelona. It will sail from the Big Apple through Sept. 5 on eight-day cruises to the Caribbean, before redeploying to Miami on Sept. 22.

Carnival said the 4,000-passenger ship will make its maiden voyage on April 2, 2018, with a 13-day Mediterranean cruise round trip from Barcelona. A couple of seven-day Med cruises follow.

In addition to the new features introduced on the Carnival Vista, such as an IMAX theater and the SkyRide bicycle ride, there will be “a variety of unique dining and bar concepts and spectacular outdoor spaces found only on Carnival Horizon,” Carnival said.

The Titanic sails again:

Posted on 7 September, 2016 by Spacejunkie2

Inside the lavish £300million replica of doomed ocean liner, which is due to set sail in 2018

Planned by Blue Star Line, the Titanic II will stick to the incredible detail of the original ship which sank in 1912
Titanic II’s launch has been pushed back to 2018, with a maiden voyage planned from Jiangsu, China, to Dubai
Amenities include a small swimming pool, Turkish baths, a gym with Edwardian equipment and a squash court

If this replica of the RMS Titanic ever sets sail, it will look eerily similar to the ill-fated ocean liner that remains the most famous ship of all time.

These captivating side-by-side images show how the planned Titanic II will stick to the incredible detail of the original ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean more than 100 years ago.

Even though today’s massive cruise ships have on-board amenities such as robot bartenders and giant slides, the Titanic replica will be toned down in comparison and stay true to its namesake with a small swimming pool, Turkish baths and an Edwardian gym.

The grand staircase, recreated in this rendering, remains one of the most famous features of the original ship, which set sail in April 1912

The grand staircase on White Star Line ships, including the Titanic and Olympic, was reserved for first class passengers only

The first class smoking room was a private space for male passengers and was meant to resemble gentlemen’s clubs in London

Café Parisien, one of the original Titanic’s dining options for wealthier passengers, will be recreated on the replica ship

Café Parisien, for first class passengers, was designed to have the appearance and feel of a sidewalk cafe in the French capital

Titanic’s 6ft deep pool (left) was filled with salt water after the ship had set sail from Southampton en route to New York

The original Titanic was the largest ship in the world when it set sail on its ill-fated maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912

Disney Magic arrives in Liverpool

Posted on 27 May, 2016 by Spacejunkie2

Disney Magic cruise ship in Liverpool

It’s here! The spectacular Disney Magic cruise ship has arrived in Liverpool.

The visit is the luxury liner’s maiden voyage to the city – and it has brought some of Disney’s best known names with it.

The stunning vessel entered the Mersey this morning carrying 2,700 guests and an incredible 950 cast and crew members.

Packed with Disney characters – from princesses to super heroes – the cruise ship showcases the famous film-maker’s magical history.

Guests on board can enjoy Disney inspired dining, theatre, leisure and entertainment designed for children of all ages (and their big kid parents!).

Weighing 84,000 tonnes it boasts 10 different restaurants, five pools and two nightclubs.

You can even meet Disney royalty on board- from introducing yourself to Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to playing in a giant recreation of Toy Story Andy’s bedroom.

Today’s visit to Liverpool is one of only a handful of UK stops being made by the 12 night transatlantic cruise, which started in Florida.

And while Merseyside’s biggest Disney fans may not be able to taste the experience today fear not – it returns next month.

And on when it does, on June 12, a host of events will celebrate its arrival.

There will be an outdoor cinema that will show Frozen, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Mary Poppins in full.

A bandstand in front of the Cunard Building will play host to live music, with the Royal Marines Bands playing a Disney medley and performances from opera singer Danielle Thomas and Liverpool’s Ukulele Orchestra.

Youngsters will also be battling it out to be named Liverpool’s Young Town Crier.

A ‘magic garden’ event will run at Pier Head, themed with potting sheds, toadstools, giant flowers and fairy houses.

And, at around 10.15pm, a firework display will signal the moment the vessel leaves for Dublin.