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SCH Extends Contract to Handle All Cruise Ships Calling at LCT
Stevedores and port terminal management specialists SCH were awarded the contract for a further 3 years with the City Council of Liverpool to...
April 25, 2019
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Port Piraeus Welcomes Two of the World's Largest Cruise Ships
The port of Piraeus recently welcomed a couple of the world's largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas, and Ponant's Le...
April 25, 2019
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Coral Adventurer Christened in Singapore
Coral Expeditions launched its 4th and biggest expedition cruise ship, Coral Adventurer. The official christening ceremony of Coral Adventurer was...
April 24, 2019
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Port of Wellington Expects Another Record-Breaking Cruise Season
As the last cruise ship of Wellington port's record-breaking season docks in the capital, 2020 numbers are expected to rise higher. Over 220,000...
April 24, 2019
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Azamara Announces 2021-2022 Itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises announced the complete list of its 2021 and winter/spring 2022 cruise itineraries. Committed to its Destination Immersion...
April 24, 2019
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Ferry of the Year 2019 Announced
The newest cruiseferry plying the Irish waters - WB Yeats - received "Ferry of the Year 2019" award at Ferry Shipping Summit. The Irish...
April 24, 2019
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VIDEO: Celebrity Flora Completes Sea Trials
Last Saturday, April 13, Celebrity Flora started sea trials at the North Sea. Speed, safety, and manoeuvrability were some of the features that...
April 23, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Partners with Intelligentsia Coffee
When the first Virgin Voyages ship - Scarlet Lady - startssits inaugural season 2020, the cruise line's Sailors will benefit from...
April 23, 2019
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VIDEO: Royal Caribbean Opens New Attractions on CocoCay
Over the weekend, Royal Caribbean International expanded Perfect Day at CocoCay soft opening via providing guests access to the new Splashaway Bay...
April 23, 2019
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Celestyal Cruises Announces 2020 Adriatic Itineraries
Celestyal Cruises announced it is taking its cruise program west in 2020 fall for 6 departures in the Adriatic, calling at 7 new destinations in...
April 23, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Unveils a Strategic Sustainability Partnership
Virgin Voyages and Emerald Brand announced a strategic sustainability partnership in order to deliver Virgin Voyages’ Sailors a Tree-Free and...
April 22, 2019
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Carnival Announces New Kids' Program
Carnival Cruise Line announced it is expanding its onboard youth programming via an exclusive partnership with Zumbini to offer high-energy early...
April 22, 2019
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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
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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
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VIDEO: Carnival Sunrise Departs Cadiz Dry Dock
Carnival Cruise Line gave one of its ships a US$200 million drydock upgrade which includes a new name for the ship. For the past couple of months...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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