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NCL Getaway Inaugural Arrival Miami

September 25, 2016August 8, 2014 by Len Kaufman

This is the first sighting in South Florida of NCL’s new Getaway, shown on its inaugural arrival to the Port of Miami on 6 February 2014. It’s the largest cruise ship to call Miami home port. Have you had the opportunity to sail on the NCL Getaway yet? Or do you hope to soon? Please leave your thought and reviews in the comments below.

Regal Princess sets sail on inaugural voyage-New ship welcomes guests on maiden Mediterranean cruise

May 20, 2014 by Editor

The newest cruise ship to join the Princess fleet, Regal Princess, arrived in Venice today to welcome guests on the maiden voyage. Sister ship to the acclaimed Royal Princess, her seven-day inaugural cruise includes stops in Corfu, Mykonos and an overnight call in Istanbul. “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome another addition to the Princess family with Regal Princess,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. “This new ship now expands our fleet to 18 vessels that visit worldwide …

Silversea’s Silver Discoverer embarks on inaugural voyage

April 2, 2014 by Editor

Silver Discoverer, Silversea’s latest addition to its award-winning expedition fleet, welcomes her first guests today, exactly 20 years to the day since the company launched its first ultra-luxury cruise ship. Setting sail at 4:30 p.m. on her inaugural voyage from the port city of Broome, in northern Western Australia, the 120-guest, all-suite expedition ship will spend 10 days exploring the Kimberley Coast’s jaw-dropping landscapes and ancient human history. A vast, rugged region, Kimberley is home to towering …

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