Daily Archives: July 16, 2018
Viking Sun will go on the longest round-the-world cruise
Cruise company premium Viking Ocean Cruises announced the longest round-the-world cruise. Her Viking Sun on August 31, 2019 will leave London for a sea voyage lasting 245 days!
For the eight-month journey passengers will visit six continents, 59 countries and 113 ports, 22 of which are scheduled for night parking.
The cost of such a grandiose journey starts from $ 92,990 per person when you are accommodated in a cabin with a B2 category balcony, including all tips and service charges.
As a bonus, we offer a free flight to London by business class, a personal transfer from the airport and back, a package of alcoholic beverages on board, free registration of all necessary visas, free high-speed Wi-Fi, one excursion to choose from in each port, a visit to the à la carte restaurant free of charge, free laundry and dry cleaning.
The largest cruise terminal in Europe began to serve passengers
The new Terminal Amerigo Vespucci in the port of Civitavecchia, which is the sea gate of Rome, received the first passengers. The cost of construction was 20 million euros. The new Terminal is the largest in Europe. Its area is 11,000 sq. M, it has 60 check-in counters. If necessary, their number can be increased to 120ti. The new complex is capable of serving the largest cruise ships.
About 90 screens in the registration areas will keep passengers informed of their status, show the route and other useful information. There is a VIP room.
Royal Caribbean buys Silversea Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. buys a private luxury cruise company of the class Silversea Cruises. This was reported by its main owner Manfredi Lefevre d’Ovidio. Under the agreement, the holding will acquire 66.7% of Silversea shares. The transaction amount is approximately $ 1 billion. Royal Caribbean plans to finance the purchase through borrowed funds, the company said.
In addition, Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio will be able to claim dividends from 472,000 shares of the holding, which will be paid upon reaching certain indicators in 2019-2020