Princess Cruises announced Majestic Princess
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Princess Cruises announced Majestic Princess
According to Bernews, (Bermuda news source) a police spokesperson said, “At 1:40pm on August 20, 2016, police received a report of a death onboard the cruise ship, Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas which was berthed at Heritage Wharf in Dockyard.
The ship’s doctor certified the death of a 45-year-old male from the United States who was found in his cabin when the ship was docked in Bermuda. “Foul play is not suspected and the Bermuda Police Service is liaising with the relevant ship authorities.”
Cay closed for upgrades
Yesterday Norwegian Cruise Line closed Great Stirrup Cay for refurbishment. The cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas is set to re-open October 20 after receiving upgrades that include new landscaping, new pathways, and a new boardwalk along the beach. There are also plans for two new zip lines, an underwater sculpture garden and a stage for entertainment.
Cheers
European Waterways will be offering five new “Champagne Cruises” in Champagne, France, aboard the Panache luxury hotel barge in 2017. The departure dates are June 11, 18, 25 and July 2 and 9.
Panache can accommodate up to 12 passengers in luxurious comfort and features a crew of six that includes an English speaking guide, gourmet chef and an experienced captain. The 6-night itineraries are all-inclusive and charter bookings are also available.
Majestic Princess announcements
Princess Cruises announced Majestic Princess sails on her inaugural voyage, a five-day Adriatic Sea cruise round-trip from Rome with stops in Kotor and Corfu on April 4, 2017.
Following her maiden cruise, Majestic Princess will tour Europe, offering guests a chance to experience the ship on 7, 14, 21 and 28-day cruises departing from Rome, Barcelona or Athens.
A repositioning voyage will depart Barcelona on May 14, 2017, visiting Dubai and Singapore before arriving in Shanghai, her new home.
Majestic Princess will begin her first cruise from its home-port in Shanghai on July 11, 2017, carrying 3,560 guests to a variety of destinations in Japan and Korea.
Zumba
In the spring Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line is partnering again with Zumba creator Beto Perez to offer a five night cruise full of Zumba activities on the Navigator of the Seas. The sailing departs from Miami and has port stops in Nassau, Bahamas and Cozumel.
On offer, are 300 classes of the popular Latin dance taught by 50 instructors, including Perez.
Passenger jumps off charter yacht
NYPD Harbor Unit responded to a distress call from Riker’s Island last weekend. A 56 year-old man was dead after witnesses said he jumped off a cruise ship in Flushing Bay onboard the Skyline Princess.
It is reported that the man refused help, and eventually died after rescuers managed to get him back on the ship. The cause of his death is unknown.
You will visit the following 4 places:
Japan
Japan, an island and a leading nation in East Asia. It's name mean "sun origin", and it is often called the "Land of the Rising Sun". Home to the world's largest urban metropolis, rugged wilderness, and a culture steeped in ancient tradition, Japan is a travellers dream! It is a developed country with a high standard of living and Human Development Index whose population enjoys the highest life expectancy. Tokyo, the crowded and vibrant capital, is known for its neon skyscrapers and pop culture.
South Korea
South Korea is a sovereign state in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. Three-quarters of South Korea is mountainous, making it a popular winter sport destination in Asia. It’s a land of stark contrasts and wild contradictions, a place where tradition and technology are equally embraced; where skyscrapers loom over ancient temples and where the frantic pace of life is offset by the serenity of nature.
San Miguel de Cozumel
Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen, and close to the Yucatán Channel. The island is covered with mangrove forest which has many endemic animal species. Cozumel is a flat island based on limestone, resulting in a karst topography. There are a number of visitors to the island's balnearios, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The main town on the island is San Miguel de Cozumel. The islands belongs to Cozumel Municipality of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Nassau
Nassau - an attractive harbour, a colourful blend of old world and colonial architecture, and a busy port, is the capital and largest city of The Bahamas. The tropical climate and natural beauty of the Bahamas have made the city a popular tourist destination. Nassau is considered a historical stronghold of pirates.
