A Year Afloat

2014 is a busy year for the Cruise Industry with new Ocean and River Cruises coming into service here is a look at what 2014 has to offer,

February

Norwegian Cruise Line will be christened by the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders on 7^th Feb before setting sail on her maiden Eastern Caribbean cruise.

March

AMA Waterways new AmaReina sets off on its maiden cruise on the 16 March.

Viking River Cruise new Viking Hemming and Torgil enter service on the 21 March.

April

Ama Waterways new Amasonata sets sail on a seven night Tulip Time Cruise, the ship will be christened in Germany 22 July.

MAY

Cunard’s three Queens will be in Southampton on 9^th May to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of Queen Mary 2.

Cruise &  Maritime Voyages new river cruise programme starts 19 May.

Princess Cruises launches Regal Princess 20 May, 142.229 tons 3560 passengers.

June

Oceania Cruises Insignia will be rechristened in Istanbul on the 11^th June.

August

Swan Hellenic is celebrating its 60^th anniversary.

October

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is in Southampton on Oct 15.

Costa Diadema launches 30 Oct, 132,500 tons 3724 passengers

November

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas launches 02 Nov, 167800 tons 4180 passengers

Costa Cruises Costa Diadema sets off on a 5 night maiden voyage.