Norwegian Cruise Lines newest ship Norwegian Prima made her UK debut when she arrived in the port of Southampton on 20th August.
Norwegian Prima is the first of 6 new “Prima-Class” cruise ships ordered from the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri under the project name “Leonardo-Class”. Theses are the first ships for NCL that are being constructed by the Italian shipbuilder.
Norwegian Prima was handed over on the 8th August and left the shipyard a couple of days later, she made brief stops in Civitavecchia and Barcelona before making her arrival in Southampton early 20th August.
Below are a series of images from arrival to sailing during her visit to Southampton.
Yesterday, Disney Cruise Line released the eagerly awaited itineraries for the Disney Magic at sea staycation sailings. These limited sailings will allow U.K. residents to experiance the magic of Disney Cruise Line much closer to home than usual.
According to the cruise line these new staycation sailings will be limited to U.K residents only and feature multiple layers of health and safety measures considering the guidance from the UK government, health authorities and medical experts.
Disney Magic is scheduled to sail a variety of itineraries which include 2 and 3 night voyages, as well as a limited number of 4-night round-trip sailings from Tilbury, Newcastle, Liverpool and Southampton.
When to Book
As yet no prices have been announced but advance bookings open from 14th April for Castaway Club members with bookings open from 19th April for the general pubic.
14th April 2021: Platinum Members (By Phone Only)
15th April 2021: Platinum and Gold Members (By Phone Only)
16th April 2021: Platinum, Gold and Silver Members (By Phone Only)
19th April 2021: All Guests (By Phone and Online)
Disney Magic at Sea Summer 2021 Sailings
London Tilbury, England
Situated on the north shore of the River Thames, Tilbury (aka ‘the quay to the capital’) is less than 30 miles away from the iconic sights and sounds of London. Depart on 2- and 3-night cruises on selected dates from 11th June – 25th June.
2-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from London Tilbury: 14th June, 16th June, 21st June, 23rd June
Day 1: Departure from Tilbury (London), England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Return to Tilbury (London), England
3-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from London Tilbury: 11th June, 18th June, 25th June
Day 1: Departure from Tilbury (London), England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Return to Tilbury (London), England
Newcastle, England
From its engineering marvels to its scenic gardens, Newcastle is one of England’s greatest cultural centers, and easy to reach from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Depart on 2- and 3-night cruises on selected dates from 29th June – 9th July.
2-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Newcastle: 5th July, 7th July, 9th July
Day 1: Departure from Newcastle, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Return to Newcastle, England
3-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Newcastle: 29th June, 2nd July
Day 1: Departure from Newcastle, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Return to Newcastle, England
Liverpool, England
With convenient transportation links, Liverpool is known for its historic sites, celebrated architecture, fabulous food and rock and roll! Depart on 2-, 3- and limited 4-night cruises on selected dates from 13th July – 30th July.
2-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Liverpool: 13th July, 18th July
Day 1: Departure from Liverpool, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Return to Liverpool, England
3-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Liverpool: 15th July, 20th July, 27th July, 30th July
Day 1: Departure from Liverpool, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Return to Liverpool, England
4-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Liverpool: 23rd July
Day 1: Departure from Liverpool, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Return to Liverpool, England
Southampton, England
One of England’s major ports, Southampton has been called Britain’s “Gateway to the World” and offers everything from a fascinating history to modern art. Depart on 2-, 3- and limited 4-night cruises on selected dates from 4th August to 1st September.
2-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Southampton: 4th August, 16th August, 18th August, 30th August, 1st September
Day 1: Departure from Southampton, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Return to Southampton, England
3-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Southampton: 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August
Day 1: Departure from Southampton, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Return to Southampton, England
4-Night Disney Magic at Sea UK Staycation Sailing from Southampton: 9th August, 23rd August
Day 1: Departure from Southampton, England Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Return to Southampton, England
I will update this post as soon as further information becomes availble.
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