Peter Knego enjoys several days on board Princess Cruises' brand new 141,000 gross ton ROYAL PRINCESS during the ship's inaugural festivities at Southampton. A completely new design, the ROYAL PRINCESS incorporates many unique new features along with some favorite Princess elements found on the popular Grand Class design. …
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…
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 visits the famed Monfalcone-based Fincantieri shipyard where so many illustrious Italian liners were “born” to witness the floating out ceremony of Princess Cruises newest ship, the 141,000 gross ton, 3,600 passenger REGAL PRINCESS. Princess Cruises Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here All…
Part Two of Peter Knego ‘s missive from the MSC PREZIOSA in Genoa features the luminous Sophia Loren, the melodious Ennio Morricone and one of the most spectacular ship christenings ever. MSC Cruises USA Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here All photos by and…
Peter Knego heads off to “La Superba”, aka Genoa, for the two night inaugural visit and christening of MSC Cruises’ spectacular new MSC PREZIOSA. Part One gives a general overview of the ship and her public spaces. MSC Cruises USA Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by…
Peter Knego wraps up his latest trek aboard Paul Gauguin Cruises’ intimate MV PAUL GAUGUIN with an overnight in magical Moorea. Paul Gauguin Cruises Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here All photos by and copyright Peter Knego 2013 unless otherwise noted. Thursday, March 7,…
