May 2023
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Explora Journeys Newest Ship Completes Sea Trials
EXPLORA Journeys has announced that EXPLORA I has successfully completed her sea trials. This will be the first of a fleet of up to six luxury ships to be built for Explora Journeys by Fincantieri in Italy, one of the finest shipbuilders in the world. Following the successful sea trials, EXPLORA
I will now undergo final preparations before embarking on her maiden journey in July 2023. Construction of the 63,900 GT vessel began
MAKING every hour the happiest of hours on the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has unveiled more than 15 of the bars and nightlife experiences that will light up the world’s best holiday when the sun sets. Parents, couples and friends can make a toast to holidays and celebrations at new and returning hot spots for every type of adventurer. Whether travellers are looking for live music, like two pianists going head-to-head, or to bar hop for sips of coffee-infused cocktails or bubbly at a new walkup champagne bar, Icon will debut an unrivalled lineup when it sets sail in January 2024. Across the newly revealed venues, which are among 40-plus ways to dine, drink and
be entertained, grownups are in for all-new experiences and favourites
from end to end
and even day to night. Serving up brand firsts are venues all about the tunes, like Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues in Central Park and Dueling Pianos in Royal Promenade, and spots to grab a drink and mingle before a show like the Rye & Bean coffee bar in AquaDome and the Bubbles champagne bar in Central Park. When it comes to favourites, from Trellis Bar and its first menu of bites to more ways to play in Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, every place has a sense of new – whether it’s a new look and location or signature cocktails exclusive to Icon. “We’ve set out to introduce a new kind of holiday in every sense and taken a blank slate to
create an unparalleled blend of ways travellers can celebrate and make memories whatever their mood, vibe and style,” said Linken D’Souza, vice president, food and beverage, Royal Caribbean International. “From all-new venues and bolder favourites to new iconic drinks on every menu, zero-proof cocktails and twists to classics, there’s something for everyone to make the most of their nights out on Icon of the Seas.” Wherever travellers go on Icon, they will find cheers-worthy vibes, music to their ears and a variety of ways to savour it all. burg, St. Maarten; and Roatan, Honduras. More details about the first Icon Class ship will be revealed in the coming
months.visit on
www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Icon.
Viking Marks Float Out of Newest Egypt Ship
VIKING have announced its newest ship for the Nile River— the 82-guest Viking Aton—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2023, the
Viking Aton will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships. Viking has seen very strong demand in Egypt, with the 2023 season now sold out and many 2024 sailing dates already sold out. The surge in demand has led Viking to open 2025 sailing dates sooner than originally expected.
EXPLORA I will take place in Civitavecchia near Rome, Italy on 8 July, followed by her maiden journey departing on 17 July from Southampton, UK for a 15-night sailing into Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle to Copenhagen, Denmark. Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys said, “Our vision and purpose from day one has
on 10 June 2021 at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
The naming ceremony for
been to create an ocean travel experience like no other and we are thrilled that the first of our ground-breaking new class of ships, EXPLORA I will start sailing in July 2023. The sea trials are a critical part of the process, and we’re pleased that EXPLORA I passed with flying colours. Our team has worked tirelessly to design and build a ship that offers the perfect combination of luxury, adventure, and sustainability, and we can’t wait to share it with our guests.”
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