AmaWaterways Introduces new MS AmaLotus on the Mekong

 

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways has launched its second new vessel on the Mekong River, the 124-passenger MS AmaLotus. The 7-night maiden voyage set sail this week after a traditional Vietnamese praying ceremony at the shipyard. The MS AmaLotus joins the MS La Marguerite (2009) in providing distinctive river cruises from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as part of the highly-popular “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong” program.

“Vietnam and Cambodia offer an incredible array of interesting, historic and scenic destinations, especially along the Mekong River. We’re extremely proud to introduce a second ship there with the features and amenities of the MS AmaLotus,” said Rudi Schreiner, President, AmaWaterways.

Cunard May Set Sail From Liverpool

The president of ship company Cunard has said "it is quite possible" the firm would begin cruises from Liverpool if thecity built new facilities.

Liverpool has a cruise liner terminal but it does not have facilities for cruises to begin and end in the city.

The city is appealing against a restriction that stops it becoming a turnaround port. The proposals are opposed by Southampton, which could see its port business suffer if they are approved.

Cunard's flagship Queen Elizabeth, which was launched in October, is visiting the port for the start of the city's River Festival and will depart at 20:50 BST after a firework display.

QE2 Anchor Set As Landmark in Home Port of Southampton

(BBC) QE2 anchor set as landmark in home port of Southampton It is one of two steel anchors that were hung on each side of the ship.

A 13 tonne anchor from the QE2 has been set as a landmark in Southampton. The 4.3m (14ft) by 2.7m (9ft) steel anchor has been gifted to the city by the Dubai royal family and Cunard.