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Passenger Medevaced from Costa Luminosa
Saudi border guards have rescued a French female passenger on Friday, April 19, after she broke her leg onboard a Costa Cruises ship in the Red Sea...
April 22, 2019
Accidents
The Embargo on Cruise Ships in Boracay Island Is Strictly Implemented
The Department of Tourism assured the public it was strictly implementing the embargo on cruise vessels in Boracay Island to control the daily...
April 22, 2019
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Carnival Sunrise Departs Cadiz Dry Dock
Carnival Cruise Line gave one of its ships a US$200 million upgrade which includes a new name for the ship. For the past couple of months, Carnival...
April 21, 2019
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Oceania Introduces 2020-2021 Tropics & Exotics Collection
Oceania Cruises introduced its 2020-2021 Tropics & Exotics Collection of itineraries that are now open for sale. Tropics & Exotics Collection...
April 21, 2019
Cruise Industry
Port of Cardiff Gets Ready for 2019 Cruise Season
The Port of Cardiff is getting ready for a busy cruise season which commences with the visit of Cruise and Maritime Voyages' Marco Polo on Monday...
April 21, 2019
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SeaDream Opens Reservations for Innovation
Reservations are already open for the inaugural season of SeaDream's Innovation ship. Scheduled to set sail in September 2021, the luxury mega...
April 20, 2019
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VIDEO: Disney Debuts Captain Minnie Mouse
Disney Cruise Line announced the debut of Captain Minnie Mouse. The cruise company aims to inspire the maritime industry's next generation of female...
April 20, 2019
Cruise Industry
India's First Premium Cruise Ship Christened 'Karnika'
India’s first premium cruise line catering to the domestic and international business, Jalesh Cruises, officially christened ‘Karnika...
April 20, 2019
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Construction Underway of Brisbane's New Cruise Ship Terminal
Work commenced on a new cruise ship terminal in the Port of Brisbane. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk officiated the beginning of work on...
April 20, 2019
Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises Offers 200 Vegan Dishes
By August 2019, Oceania Cruises announced it will add extensive plant-based options to all dining facilities onboard all of its six cruise ships...
April 19, 2019
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: AIDAluna Boasts After Refurbishment
AIDAluna successfully ended her wetdock at Blohm+Voss Shipyard (Hamburg, Germany) between April 3-16. The ship now features diverse technical updates...
April 19, 2019
Cruise Industry
Viking Sea Cancels Visit to Falmouth Due to Strong Winds
A visit by a Viking cruise ship to Falmouth, England was cancelled on Thursday, April 18. The 930-passenger Viking Sea was scheduled to dock in...
April 19, 2019
Cruise Industry
Biggest European Shipbuilders to Develop Connected Vessel Platform
Europe's largest shipbuilding companies announced a new cooperative initiative to develop a connected ship platform. In order to meet...
April 19, 2019
Cruise Industry
Uniworld's Bon Voyage Launched in France
The 6th ‘super ship’ to join the fleet of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection made her debut in France on April 11. SS Bon Voyage...
April 18, 2019
Cruise Industry
Cruise Stocks Fall Due to Tightened Restrictions on Cuba
President Trump's administration tightens travel restrictions on Cuba via new sanctions and a crackdown on tourism disguised as family visits or...
April 18, 2019
Cruise Industry
Cruise Ships Cut Greenhouse Emissions Via Speed Limits?
Cruise ships are currently facing the prospect of cruiseship speed limits under a proposal to cut greenhouse emissions in Europe. France is...
April 18, 2019
Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Expands Facial Recognition Program
Following a successful trial of facial recognition the moment passengers disembark from their cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean is expanding the...
April 18, 2019
Cruise Industry
Riviera Travel Launches Two New 5-Star River Ships
One of the leading river cruise lines in Europe, Riviera Travel, launched a couple of new, 5-star cruise ships this month including the 169-guest...
April 17, 2019
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NCL Announces 2020-2021 Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line announced select 2020-2021 itineraries for 12 of the company's 17 ships. The new itineraries include the debut of Norwegian...
April 17, 2019
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VIDEO: Port of Kalundborg Boasts New Cruise Terminal
The new cruise ship terminal at Port Kalundborg is ready for use. Even the largest ships can now easily call at the new terminal with a 500...
April 17, 2019
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Royal Caribbean to Expand Miami Headquarters
Royal Caribbean unveiled plans for changing Miami City's skyline. The cruise line is making a US$300 million transformation of its headquarters...
April 17, 2019
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Princess Cruises Is Back to Tahiti in Fall 2020
In 2020, Princess Cruises passengers will enjoy the islands of French Polynesia when the cruise company returns to Tahiti with Pacific Princess...
April 16, 2019
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P&O Cruises Aurora Emerges After Refit
P&O Cruises' ship Aurora came back into the fleet of the company after a multi-million refurbishment. The vessel underwent a major...
April 16, 2019
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Passenger Rescued from Seven Seas Navigator
Saudi border guards have rescued an American cruise passenger on Sunday, April 14, after he became dangerously ill aboard a Regent ship in the Red...
April 16, 2019
Accidents
Stena Edda Floated Out in China
Stena Edda cruiseferry, that is due to be used to increase capacity on Liverpool-Belfast route, was floated out from drydock at Avic Weihai Shipyard...
April 16, 2019
Cruise Industry
Silversea Unveils Details of Silver Origin
Silversea unveiled more details of the line's forthcoming Galapagos-specific cruise ship Silver Origin. The newbuild (currently under...
April 15, 2019
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How to Plan a College Spring Break Cruise
Like with all other important endeavors, for your college spring break cruise to unfold as smoothly as you would like, it is crucial that you take...
April 15, 2019
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Passenger Medevaced from Anthem of the Seas
The U.S. Coast Guard along with local emergency personnel have come to the rescue of a 71-year-old female passenger who fell ill on a Royal Caribbean...
April 15, 2019
Accidents
Carnival Cruise Ship Helps Rescue 23 People from a Stranded Boat
A Carnival cruise ship that was returning to port had to make a change of its course to help rescue a total of 23 people from a stranded boat on...
April 15, 2019
Accidents
Chantiers de l’Atlantique Introduces Atlantique+
One of the largest cruise ship builders in the world, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, recently announces at Seatrade Cruise Global the launch of its...
April 15, 2019
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