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Dominican Republic to host the 28th Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association conference in Santo Domingo
On October 11, 2022, the Dominican Republic will serve as host to the 28th Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference in Santo Domingo...
June 25, 2022
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Largest hybrid ship in the world to ferry passengers between Britain and France
A ship set to carry travelers between the United Kingdom and France in the next few years will be the world's largest hybrid vessel, operator...
June 25, 2022
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Carnival Corporation expects bookings for 2023 to be "at the top end of their historical range"
Carnival Corporation on Friday, June 24, forecast a core profit for the current quarter, as the cruise ship operator returns to full operations...
June 25, 2022
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Celebrity Cruises' entire fleet is back in service
Celebrity Cruises will celebrate its complete 15-ship fleet come back when the line's Celebrity Infinity ship sets sail for the Caribbean from Fort...
June 25, 2022
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Viking Ocean Cruises' ship Viking Saturn floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona (Italy)
Viking Saturn, the newest Viking Ocean Cruises ship that Fincantieri is building was floated out on Thursday, June 23, at the shipyard in Ancona...
June 24, 2022
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AmaWaterways launches 2nd river cruise ship in Egypt
AmaWaterways announced it will launch a 2nd river cruise ship to sail in Egypt. AmaLilia is scheduled to debut on the Nile River in 2024...
June 24, 2022
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DCL-Disney Cruise Line cancels 2nd test voyage for Disney Wish
Following the cancellation of the first test cruise of DCL-Disney Cruise Line’s new boat Disney Wish which was scheduled to begin on Tuesday...
June 24, 2022
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A-ROSA SENA departs from Cologne (Koln, Germany) on maiden voyage
On June 18, 2022, the A-ROSA SENA departed from Cologne (Koln, Germany) for her maiden voyage with her first passengers onboard. Prior to this, the...
June 24, 2022
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Right to forced use for up to 2 years of Havila Capella granted to Havila Kystruten
Hordaland District Court has granted Havila Kystruten arrest in Havila Capella ferry, and the right to forced use for a period of up to 2 years. CEO...
June 24, 2022
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Abercrombie and Kent/A&K now owns Crystal Cruises and the ships Serenity and Symphony
A&K Travel Group Ltd (ultra-luxury travel company owned by Geoffrey JW Kent (1942-born, founder of Abercrombie & Kent Ltd) and Heritage Group...
June 23, 2022
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Fincantieri started the construction of TUI's LNG-powered cruise ships Schiff 8 and Schiff 9
The steel cutting of the first of 2 new-concept LNG-powered ships for TUI Cruises took place on Wednesday (June 22) in the presence of Wybcke Meier...
June 23, 2022
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Carnival Cruise Line to bring Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze to the USA
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is teaming up with Costa Cruises to create a new concept for Carnival’s North American passengers when COSTA by...
June 23, 2022
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Voluntary agreement ‘Venice Blue Flag 2022’ signed to reduce the impact of cruise ship emissions
"Reduce the impact of atmospheric emissions from cruise ships arriving and mooring in the ports of the Venice Lagoon"- with this objective, the Port...
June 23, 2022
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Princess Cruises changes Crown ship's itineraries due to engine problems
In early May 2022, Crown Princess restarted voyages for the first time since the global COVID-related pause in operations. However, the ship was...
June 22, 2022
Accidents
VIDEO: P&O UK introduces Arvia cruise ship's Mission Control Escape Room
P&O Cruises UK released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the first-ever escape room experience at sea, Mission Control. Available...
June 22, 2022
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