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Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Epic - One of 8 Ships Currently Schedule to Sail From New York in 2021 If 2021 proves to be a good year for cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line plans for a total of 8 ships to make at least one sailing from the Big Apple. The cruises range from a single repositioning cruises to multiple New England / Canada, Florida and Bahamas or Bermuda cruises. At this point, NYCruiseInfo has not published the consolidated 2021 cruise schedule from the Port of New York (pending potential updates due to the impact of the coronavirus). Norwegian Cruise Lines ships expected to sail from New York in 2021 include the Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Star and the Norwegian Breakaway. Check back in November for 2021 updates as cruise lines alter plans to re-enter service.   RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseI...

Carnival Maritime's State of the Art Fleet Operations Center - Ship tracking, efficiency, data collection and analysis Health, environment, safety and security (HESS) is paramount to our business and our Fleet Operations Centers (FOC) are an essential component of our HESS strategy. A first in the cruise industry, our FOCs are designed to assist our captains, chief engineers, and deck and engineering officers with support, control and planning of ship nautical and technical operations. We have three regional FOCs in operation. The first FOC was opened in Hamburg, Germany in 2015, the second was opened in Seattle, U.S. in 2016 and the third was opened in Miami, U.S. in 2018. These centers provide real-time support for our fleet of ships. The Miami FOC, opened in May of 2018, is the largest and most technologically advanced in the cruise industry. The 35,000-square-foot facility was custom-designed, and it is anchored by a 74-foot-long video wall compose...

Carnival Cruise Lines Planning a Limited Return to Service August 1st, 2020 Carnival Cruises says it is planning to resuming limited service beginning August 1. Due to  limited customer demand combined with operationalizing its new sterilization and shipboard cleansing policies - Carnival's August  start up will include 8 ships from the following ports:  Galveston: Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Vista. Miami: Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic and Carnival Sensation. Port Canaveral: Carnival Breeze and Carnival Elation. The balance of the  North American and Australian homeport cruises will be cancelled through August 31 and plans post 8/31 will be announced once determined. Hopefully Carnival Cruises will return to New York in 2021 with the Carnival Magic . RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Cal...

Oceania Cruises Insignia Sails Unique Itinerary With New York As a Port of Call This time I figured I would spotlight an unique itinerary that does not depart from New York - but visits New York as a port of call. The 15 day cruise departs Montreal, Canada on October 26, 2020 visiting such great ports as Quebec, Canada; Saguenay, Canada; Sydney, Nova Scotia; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Me; Portland, Me; Newport, RI; New York City, NY; St. George Bermuda and Miami, Florida (where the cruise ends). The sailing is on Oceania Cruises' mid-sized cruise ship, the Insignia. Fresh from a refit this premium ship is ready to provide passengers with a refined upscale experience. - great food, attentive service, excellent entertainment and more. Cruise Only Fares for an inside stateroom start at $2,999 per person all the way to $14,799 per person. For approximately an additional $800/per person - the fare can include ONE of the following: - Round-trip Airfare or 8 Shore excur...

Where is the Norwegian Bliss?  The Ships are continuously moving. 3/22/20 - Although originally reported to be laid up temporarily in Norfolk, the Norwegian Bliss headed from New York directly to Nassau and then on to Miami where she is with the Norwegian Encore, Carnival Pride, MSC Armonia, MSC Seaside, MSC Divina, Explorer of the Seas, Sirena and Scarlett Lady (docked at the container terminal). MSC Mergavilla is anchored off shore. The Norwegian  Bliss will most likely move to a new destination to make room for the next ship. In general, the cruise lines have been alternating ships in ports to give crew an opportunity to go ashore and too take on supplies. The ships are continually moved and refueled.  Onboard plumbing, lighting and air-conditioning is exercised. Idle ships deteriorate more quickly so the cruise lines are keeping them moving. RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInf...

Manhattan Cruise Terminal on a busy day. - NY Economic Development Organization New York Harbor looked sad this Saturday. The temperature in New York City peaked out at 53 degrees and Sunny on Saturday 2/22/2020. People were outside enjoying the warmer weather and as I walked along the river - no cruise ships were in port. None of the busy port traffic was chris-crossing the Hudson River. Only the occasional ferry was sailing between New Jersey and New York. Missing were the excursion boats, tug traffic, yachts, pleasure craft and most of all - the cruise ships. The marine traffic was noticeably missing as the cruise ship piers remained empty. Sunday saw the arrival of the Norwegian Bliss and Anthem of the Seas. The Norwegian Bliss docked alongside pier 88 in Manhattan. The Anthem of the Seas docked in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ. Both ships - surprisingly sailed on time which has been infrequent for the Norwegian Bliss. The Norwegian Bliss and Anthem of the Seas were sailing o...

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas Passengers Checked for Coronavirus UPDATE So far the results for passengers, thought to possibly have the Coronavirus, have come back negative. Although some additional tests are outstanding, results look promising that the passengers may have had the common flu and NOT the Coronavirus. Royal Caribbean has decided to take caution and wait for all passenger test results to come in. Royal Caribbean has opted to take the additional time to further sterilize the ship and surfaces. With this said the Anthem of the Seas sits tonight (Friday) empty at Cape Liberty Bayonne, while the crew vigourously wipes down and sterilizes all parts of the ship. The Anthem of the Seas is now scheduled to sail from Cape Liberty Bayonne on a 7 day cruise (no longer an 8 day cruise) on Saturday (2/8) at around 5 PM. An added day at sea has been eliminated and the cruise will still visit the anticipated ports in the Bahamas and Florida. Stay tuned to track...

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem A Favorite Among New York Cruisers NYCruiseInfo.com has just  published the cruise profile for Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem. The Norwegian Gem is a favorite of New York cruisers and for years has served New York on the New York to Bermuda ; New York to Florida and The Bahamas , New York to New England / Canada , the Panama Canal and the Caribbean . During the Summer the Norwegian Gem has been sailing from Boston to Bermuda and Canada, but during the off season continues to sail from the Big Apple. The learn about the Norwegian Gem's  public rooms, staterooms, dining options, statistics and more - check out NYCruiseInfo's Norwegian Gem Review .  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cruise Ships Sailing World Wide. =...

Off topic, In an effort to replace its aging fleet - the New York City Department of Transportation has ordered 3 new Staten Island Ferries.  Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla reports that its Allanton shipyard last launched the SSG Michael H. Olli s, the first of three 320 ft Ollis Class ferries for the Staten Island Ferry Division of New York City’s Department of Transportation (NYCDOT). The launch took place in November 2019. The ferry is named for Staten Island native Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 28, 2013, when he stepped into the path of a Polish officer, blocking him from the suicide vest of an insurgent who had raided Forward Operating Base Ghazni. Ollis was 24 years old.  The three Ollis Class double-ended 4,500 passenger ferries, are being built to an Elliot Bay Design Group design.  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites =>...

Royal Caribbean to Restructure Their Adventure Oceans Children's Program Fleet Wide. When Royal Caribbean re-introduced the Oasis of the Seas after her amplification, enhancements were made to the ship's Adventure Ocean's  youth programs. The most obvious change was the combing of the 6-12 year olds in a single group. In addition, each age group will be renamed and have new activities, events and games/electronics  incorporated into the enhanced program. Royal Caribbean is not providing many details at this point and is expected to roll out more information by the Spring. Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will begin sailing from Cape Liberty Bayonne, New Jersey in the Spring of 2020 and sail to Florida, and the Bahamas including the Perfect Day at Coco Cay. Check back frequently for more information and updates to the enhanced kids program.  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseI...

Review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas NYCruiseInfo.com had just released their overview of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. Here we cover all of the stats associated with the ship, the public rooms and staterooms as well as photos, photos, photos. Be sure to check out the review. The Anthem of the Seas will be sailing from New York (Cape Liberty Bayonne, NJ) to Florida & the Bahamas (including a stop at Royal Caribbean's Private Island - "The Perfect Day at Coco Cay"); The Southern Caribbean; or Eastern Caribbean. In the spring, the Anthem of the Seas will sail transatlantic from Cape Liberty to spend the Spring, Summer and Fall in Europe. Check out the Anthem of the Seas Review as well as the reviews of select other ships ! .  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Cor...

  Norwegian Cruise Line has started the count down to the arrival of the Norwegian Encore's arrival in Miami in November. The New Ship is packed with many exciting and new features which makes the ship extremely family friendly. Guests can take a spin around the largest race track at sea, step into a virtual wonderland at the Galaxy Pavilion, or grab a seat to the Tony Award ® winning Broadway musical Kinky Boots. In our 180-degree Observation Lounge, they'll sip handcrafted cocktails while soaking in breathtaking views. Indulge in savory dishes such as Yellowtail Crudo, Branzino, and pastas made in-house daily at the all-new Onda by Scarpetta. And, when they’re ready to chill, they'll enjoy spacious suites, lavish spa treatments, and plush amenities. Most importantly, create moments worth repeating, because memories last a lifetime. After completing her winter season sailing from Miami, the Norwegian Encore will reposition to New York ...

Carnival Cruises Carnival Victory to be Transformed into the Carnival Radiance as part of a $200Million Dollar Refit Next year Carnival Victory will undergo a $200m bow-to-stern transformation to emerge as Carnival Radiance. The 38-day renovation will add all of the line’s food, beverage and entertainment innovations. These include Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse created by Food Network star Guy Fieri, Cucina del Capitano family-style Italian restaurant, Bonsai Sushi, Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub and the first Big Chicken restaurant created by Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal. All of the ship’s spaces will be transformed including the water park, youth facilities, retail shops, Cloud 9 Spa and a new Liquid Lounge, home to Carnival’s high-tech Playlist Productions shows. Carnival Radiance will reposition New York in the Summer of 2020 sailing from New York to New England, Canada, the Caribbean, Florida, Bahamas, Bermuda and private isla...

Carnival Cruises Carnival Radiance to Sail From New York in 2020 (formerly the Carnival Victory) Carnival Cruise Line today announced the diverse inaugural schedule for the totally transformed Carnival Radiance, including 9- to 13-day European voyages, the line’s first to Cuba from New York and Norfolk, four- to nine-day sailings to the Caribbean, Canada/New England from New York, and a winter season of voyages to the Caribbean and Cuba from Port Canaveral, Fla. Carnival Radiance’s Diverse 2020 Inaugural Season Following a $200 million dry dock that will take place in Cadiz, Spain, Carnival Radiance will debut April 29, 2020, with a 10-day Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona followed by nine-and 12-day departures visiting top destinations throughout the region, including Italy, France, Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain. The ship will then embark on a 13-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to New York June 11-24, 2020, positioning the vessel for its inaugural se...

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that its newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed another major construction milestone, when she departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and sailed down the Ems River towards the North Sea. On Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, Norwegian Encore began her conveyance to Eemshaven, Netherlands, with initial crew members on board already preparing to welcome her first guests this November.  At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of 3,998, the ship will be delivered to the cruise line on Oct. 30, 2019. She will be christened by Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson in Miami on Nov. 21, 2019 and will commence seven-day voyages to the Caribbean on Nov. 24, 2019. “Today we celebrate a huge milestone for our history-making ship,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Now is when th...

This time of year many cruise ship invade New York as part of the repositioning from Europe to the Caribbean for the winter. The ships call at New York with the lure of cruises to New England / Canada to see the splendor or the fall foliage. Unique ships calling at the Big Apple either as a port of call or port of embarkation include: German Operator Mein Schiff / TUI's Mein Schiff 1 German Operator AIDA Cruises' AIDAluna - Windstar Cruises' Luxury Small Ship - Star Pride P&O Cruises Aurora Bring British Citizens to New York to See Fall Foliage RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cruise Ships Sailing World Wide. => NewShipNews - Information and News on Cruise Ships being built.    ...

TUI / Mein Schiff's Mein Schiff 1 - Sailing a Series of Cruises From New York to New England / Canada and Florida/Bahamas Today Mein Schiff / TUI Cruises' newest ship - the Mein Schiff 1 arrived in New York as part of her transatlantic voyage. The ship will overnight in Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ. providing her passenger a night onboard and access to New York City. Passengers will disembark the next day, while a new group of passenger fly-in from Germany to board the ship for the next cruise. The new passengers are then treated to a day in New York City, before departing on 9/20 (Friday). The Mein Schiff 1 will sail on a series of  New England / Canada Cruises and Cruises to Florida and the Bahamas before heading to the Caribbean. Mein Schiff caters primarily to German speaking passenger and offers an upscale experience. Mein Schiff is jointly owned by Royal Caribbean and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   -----------------------------------...

Hurricane Dorian approaches Bahamas and Florida (Map CNN) Hurricane Dorian has had limited impact on cruises departing from New York, mainly because we are in the late summer/fall season.  At this time of the year, cruises ships from New York tend to head north to New England and Canada for cruise passengers to enjoy the splendor of the fall colors. Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn, Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas and Carnival Cruise's Carnival Sunrise would normally venture to the Bahamas, Florida and their Private Islands all in danger of suffering the wrath of Dorian. The Norwegian Dawn and Adventure of the Seas headed north to New England / Canada. The Anthem of the Seas is sailing in New England / Canada and will be cruising to Bermuda later in the week. The Carnival Sunrise is well below the storm in the Dominican Republic and will be heading up the coast either behind or around the storm. RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO WEBSITE   --...

Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship - the Norwegian Encore emerges from Meyer Werft's Covered Building Dock August 17, 2019 - Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that its latest ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed a major construction milestone, when it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Papenburg, Germany.   Norwegian Encore will remain in the shipyard port for the final phase of construction, before her conveyance up the Ems River and towards the North Sea at the end of September. At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of 3,998, the ship will be delivered to the cruise line on Oct. 30, 2019. She will be christened in Miami on Nov. 21, 2019 and will commence seven-day voyages to the Caribbean on Nov. 24, 2019. “To see the ship emerge from the shipyard is always one of the most exciting construction milestone...

Norwegian Getaway & Norwegian Breakaway - Two of many Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Ships Sailing from New York in 2020. Norwegian Cruise Line, building upon their success in 2019 will continue to bring new ships to New York to offer cruise passengers variety from the Big Apple. Some visitors to New York in 2020 include the: Norwegian Escape Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Encore Norwegian Getaway Norwegian Gem Norwegian Star Norwegian Breakaway Whether it is a single cruise, transatlantic cruise, or series of cruises from New York to Bermuda or Florida and the Bahamas or New England / Canada. NCL is offering a variety of ships from New York. Also in 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line is offering sailing from Brooklyn - which they experimented with the Norwegian Jade in 2019.  ----------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. ...