River & Small Ship Cruising News 2008-03-28 18:18:47
Pearl Seas Cruises' new ship met water for the first time at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is the first of several ships the company plans to build for world service. The ship will carry no more than 214 guests and feature 108 suites, all with private balconies. The suites will range in size from 320 to 640 square feet. The ship will be outfitted with Rolls Royce active wing stabilizers, which the company says will create the optimum ship -- small enough to sail to places inaccessible to larger cruise ships while also providing a smooth, comfortable ride in the deep ocean. The 2009-10 schedule is detailed on the company's website and showcases 29 itineraries that will visit more than 100 ports throughout Eastern Canada, New England, Canadian Maritimes, Caribbean, Central America, Panama Canal, and the Great Lakes. The ship will feature a spa, elevators to all six decks, and Internet access throughout the ship. 800-640-4899