MSC Cruises announces MSC World America
MSC Cruises is building another ship coming to America.
Steel was cut yesterday for MSC World America, which will be the second in the world-class LNG-powered line. The steel cutting ceremony also served as the handover ceremony for the first ship in the class, MSC World Europe, which is scheduled to enter guest service this December.
Many elements of MSC World America it will be the same as world europe, but some will be tailored for the North American market.
MSC World America it will be 22 decks long and have 2,600 guest cabins. It is scheduled to debut in 2025.
HISTORY: MSC Cruises announces the name of its largest-ever US-based ship
Carnival offers a glimpse into the new Italian experience
Carnival is giving a glimpse of what its two Costa-branded ships will look like.
Venice Carnival AND Florence Carnival both will get new paint jobs that reflect the vibrancy of the carnival and take on some of the carnival experiences.
Speaking about the partnership, Carnival President Christine Duffy said: “Like their Carnival sisters, entertainment will be at the heart of Venice Carnival AND Florence Carnival, but they will also have a unique experience – including the spectacular Italian atmosphere and the rich culture they embody.”
Venice Beach is the first ship to arrive at Carnival next spring when it sails from Manhattan, followed by Costa Florence in 2024, debuting in Long Beach.
This means that three ships have been transferred from Costa to Carnival in the space of just a few years, as Costa Luminosa it was done recently Bright carnival. Both brands are owned by Carnival Corporation.
Hosts and crew from ‘The Real Love Boat’ meet the cast of the original ‘The Love Boat’
It is a mixture of past and present. The hosts and crew of the new CBS reality show “The Real Love Boat” met the cast members of the original “Love Boat” in Princess of discovery this past weekend.
Love Boat cast members, including Jill Whelan, Bernie Kopell and Ted Lange, are sailing this week as part of a special Love Boat-themed Mexican Riviera cruise. While together, they will celebrate the life of the original Love Boat captain, Captain Stubing, played by actor Gavin McLoud, who died last year.
The Real Love Boat airs Wednesdays at 9/8 central and is also streaming on Paramount+.
HISTORY: The host and crew of “The Real Love Boat” meet the cast of the original “The Love Boat” show.
