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Poseidon Expeditions’ Sea Spirit Retooled with New Stabilizers
Poseidon Expedition’s 114-guest mv Sea Spirit recently embarked on a series of summer cruises of the Arctic retooled with brand new stabilizers...
June 15, 2019
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Oceania Sirena Boasts After Refurbishment
Oceania Cruises recently introduced its refurbished ship, Sirena. The top to bottom re-build ship is part of the US$100+ million OceaniaNEXT...
June 15, 2019
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Norwegian Cruise Line Partners on a Private Dock North of Ketchikan
Ketchikan could soon become home to a private dock in Ward Cove, north of city limits. Ward Cove Group, which is based in Ketchikan, is partnering...
June 15, 2019
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VIDEO: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ Iona
The keel laying ceremony of the newbuild for the British P&O Cruises with ship number S. 710 was another milestone at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg...
June 15, 2019
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Carnival Corporation Leads Cruise Industry with Panama Canal Sailings
Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner) established its position as the leader in Panama Canal transition cruises, with more...
June 14, 2019
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Carnival Changes Vista Itinerary Due to Propulsion Issues
Passengers who were due to sail on Carnival Vista over the weekend are being informed by the cruise company that due to a propulsion issue, they will...
June 14, 2019
HAL Cruise Passenger Medevaced Near Skagway
The Alaskan US Coast Guard was called on to evacuate an unwell female cruise passenger on Wednesday, June 12. The 62-year-old woman was rescued...
June 14, 2019
Disney Wonder to Boast New Additions
Disney Cruise Line announced it is adding a New Orleans-themed lounge on its Disney Wonder ship to celebrate The Princess and the Frog. Wonder's...
June 14, 2019
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CMV Cancels 12-Night Iceland & Northern Isles Cruise Onboard Columbus
CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages had to cancel the 12-night Iceland & Northern Isles cruise onboard its Columbus, which was due to set sail from...
June 13, 2019
VIDEO: Scenic Eclipse Completes Sea Trials
Scenic Cruises announced that fleet's newest mega-yacht Scenic Eclipse is closer to its official launch (scheduled for August 15) with...
June 13, 2019
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Viking Var Hits Danube River Lock in Germany
On June 5, 2019, the Viking longship Var hit a Danube River lock in Germany. The accident resulted in shutting down to all shipping traffic a section...
June 13, 2019
Virgin Voyages Introduces Captain Wendy Williams and Cuba Updates
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, and Tom McAlpin, Virgin Voyages President and CEO, announced the appointment of Capt. Wendy Williams...
June 12, 2019
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Cunard's Queen Victoria Back on the River Mersey
Liverpool welcomed Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship back to the River Mersey Wednesday morning, June 12. The liner docked at Liverpool Cruise...
June 12, 2019
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Passenger Medevaced from Island Princess
The Coast Guard has medevaced a 61-year-old female passenger with cardiac problems from a Princess Cruises ship close to Bligh Island on the eastern...
June 12, 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Partnership with LDV Hospitality
Norwegian Cruise Line announced an exclusive partnership with LDV Hospitality to bring the acclaimed Scarpetta concept to NCL Norwegian Encore with...
June 12, 2019
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7 Holland America Ships to Transit the Panama Canal in 2019-2020
Travelers who wish to book an affordable Panama Canal transition cruise can now choose from a total of 32 Holland America Line itineraries...
June 12, 2019
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Yachting Tourism in Greece Expected to Surge GDP 2019
The peak season is already on for yachting and the tourists’ traffic is at its high. Why not? Greece has been the favorite place for...
June 12, 2019
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Lindblad Expeditions to Become Carbon Neutral
Lindblad Expeditions announced they will become a carbon neutral company starting in 2019. The announcement continues the line’s legacy in...
June 11, 2019
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Spectrum of the Seas Plans to Overnight in Tokyo in Summer 2020
Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas plans new overnight stays in Port Tokyo Japan in summer 2020. The first Quantum Ultra-Class vessel was built...
June 11, 2019
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India's First Premium Cruise Ship Welcomed in Dubai
Port Dubai UAE welcomed India’s first premium cruise liner - Jalesh Cruises' ms Karnika - to Mina Rashid (homeport for season 2019). ...
June 11, 2019
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Carnival Celebrates Historic Milestone at Port of Baltimore
Port Baltimore and Carnival Cruise Line celebrated a major milestone with a “Decade of Fun” celebration on Carnival Pride on Sunday...
June 11, 2019
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Favendo: Enhancing Guest Experiences on Cruise Lines
While a great number of passengers aboard today’s cruise ships want a break from the hi-tech world they live in, most are thrilled with the...
June 11, 2019
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NCL Celebrates First Season of Cruises from Amsterdam
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated company's first homeporting season from Amsterdam Holland with Norwegian Pearl's European debut - growing brand...
June 10, 2019
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VIDEO: MS Zuiderdam Blocked in Kiel Due to Climate Protesters
About 50 climate protesters blocked the departure of a Holland America cruise ship from the German Port Kiel on Sunday, June 9, trying to call...
June 10, 2019
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American Harmony to Receive Final Touches
American Cruise Lines announced that at 5 am (Friday morning, June 7) its 2nd new modern riverboat - American Harmony, moved under its own...
June 10, 2019
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Aurora Expeditions to Build Second Antarctica Ship
Aurora Expeditions announced that it will be building a 2nd X-bow ship, due to launch in the autumn of 2021. The new vessel on order (sistership...
June 10, 2019
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils Fall 2020 Itineraries
In fall next year, Disney Cruise Line will offer Halloween and winter holiday celebrations on voyages departing from California, Florida, New York...
June 9, 2019
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Norwegian Getaway Completes First Cruise After Renovation
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the completion of the first sailing of Norwegian Getaway after vessel’s extensive refurbishment as part of The...
June 9, 2019
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Passenger Overboard from Norwegian Epic
A search was underway for a cruise passenger who went overboard a Norwegian ship in the Mediterranean Sea. Norwegian Cruise Line received a report on...
June 9, 2019
VIDEO: Thousands Protest Cruise Ships in Venice
Thousands of people took to the streets in Venice Italy on Saturday, June 8, calling for a ban on large cruise ships in the port city following last...
June 9, 2019
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