Often referred to as a miniature OCEANIC, the ITALIA was the last ship designed by the brilliant Gustavo Pulitzer-Finale and helped firmly establish Princess Cruises as a leading force in the cruise industry. She went on to enjoy many other successful careers, ending her days with Cyprus-based Louis Cruises as…
To say it’s been a challenging time for the few remaining classic liners is a painful understatement. The GEORG BUCHNER (ex CHARLESVILLE) of 1951 sank en route to Lithuanian shipbreakers this past week and time appears to be running out for the long dormant SS UNITED STATES despite heroic measures…
Peter Knego visits with renowned ship photographer Andy Kilk, whose images have graced many cruise and ship-related publications, from Cruise Travel Magazine to SeaBreezes, Ships Monthly and Steamboat Bill/Power Ships. Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here THE SANDS OF ALANG: Peter Knego’s brand new…
Knego heads to Beverly Hills to attend the gala Viking Cruises reveal feting the exciting new upper premium market cruise ship VIKING STAR. Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here Viking Cruises THE SANDS OF ALANG: Peter Knego’s brand new DVD about shipbreaking in Alang,…
As soon as we reached the promontory overlooking Aliaga, I was startled to see an unexpected but very familiar vessel. The sleek, still sparkling 1971-built VENUS lay with a sharp starboard list among a motley collection of coasters, tankers, trawlers and navy ships.…
Peter Knego’s latest trek wraps up in Bari and Katakolon at the end of a six night cruise aboard MSC Cruises’ spectacular 2012-built MSC DIVINA. Part Three visits the Caves of Castellana at the tip of Italy’s heel and Katakalon, in Greece’s Peloponnesos, before the journey ends at Izmir. MSC…
Peter Knego’s latest trek continues in Dubrovnik and Venice in the midst of a six night cruise aboard MSC Cruises’ spectacular 2012-built MSC DIVINA. Part Two reveals more of the ship and illustrates two of the Adriatic’s most beautiful ports despite some weather-related challenges. MSC Cruises USA Keep up to…
Peter Knego’s latest trek begins in Istanbul at the outset of a six night cruise aboard MSC Cruises’ spectacular 2012-built MSC DIVINA. Part One gives a general overview of life in the exclusive Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship and a brief tour of the other public spaces on a day at sea.…
Peter Knego continues his visit to the famed Monfalcone-based Fincantieri shipyard with a press tour of Princess Cruises’ under-construction, 141,000 gross ton, 3,600 passenger ROYAL PRINCESS. Part two covers the massive new ship’s interiors and cabin mock-ups. Princess Cruises Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking…
Peter Knego continues his visit to the famed Monfalcone-based Fincantieri shipyard with a press tour of Princess Cruises’ under-construction, 141,000 gross ton, 3,600 passenger ROYAL PRINCESS. Part one covers the massive new ship’s top deck areas. Princess Cruises Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here…
