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Viking Cruises' newest river ship Viking Saigon begins inaugural season in Southeast Asia
Viking River Cruises announced that its newest river ship, Viking Saigon, had begun her inaugural season in Southeast Asia. The 80-passenger ship is...
August 13, 2022
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MSC Cruises' entire fleet achieves ISO 21070:2017 certification for marine environmental protection
MSC Cruises announced that its entire fleet had achieved ISO 21070:2017 certification for marine environmental protection. The certification...
August 13, 2022
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VIDEO: Norwegian Cruise Line's latest EMBARK with NCL Series, “The Evolution of Innovation”
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced the line's latest EMBARK with NCL Series, “The Evolution of Innovation,” which is a showcase of the...
August 13, 2022
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Carnival Australia’s Pacific Explorer cruise ship is the first to dock in New Zealand (Auckland...
New Zealand on Friday, August 12, welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the COVID crisis began, signaling a long-sought restart for the...
August 13, 2022
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AIDA Cruises brings 2 ships to Hanse Sail 2022
AIDA Cruises brings 2 ships of its fleet to the Hanse Sail in 2022. On August 12, AIDAmar and on August 13, AIDAdiva, are guests in Warnemunde...
August 12, 2022
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Quark Expeditions' new ship Ultramarine sets sail on inaugural voyage in the Canadian Arctic
Quark Expeditions announced the successful inaugural voyage of its new ship Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic. On August 1, Quark Expeditions&rsquo...
August 12, 2022
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RCI-Royal Caribbean announces health protocols for cruise ships in Australia during the upcoming...
RCI-Royal Caribbean released its health protocols for ships sailing from Australia during the upcoming cruise season. The protocols include...
August 12, 2022
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1M Carnival Cruise Line passengers have utilized “VeriFLY” free travel app
1 million CCL-Carnival Cruise Line passengers have now utilized “VeriFLY” by Daon, a secure/free travel app allowing vaccinated...
August 12, 2022
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VIDEO: Massive razor blade brawl aboard Block Island Ferry
Reportedly, at least 4 people were injured from razor lacerations following a gunfight that broke out on the Block Island ferryboat between riders...
August 11, 2022
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RCI-Royal Caribbean drops COVID vaccine requirement for certain cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International announced it will not require its passengers to be fully COVID-vaccinated on select voyages beginning September...
August 11, 2022
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Coral Princess is the first cruise ship to dock at Newcastle (NSW Australia) in 2+ years
Port Newcastle (NSW Australia) welcomed its first cruise liner in 2+ years with the arrival of Princess Cruises' ship Coral Princess on her maiden...
August 11, 2022
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Windstar announces new Caribbean & Central America voyages (2023)
The ultra-premium travel brand Windstar announced a new itinerary beginning in winter 2023. The 7-day "Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean...
August 11, 2022
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Tauck charters Silversea's ship Silver Shadow for ocean cruises from NYC to Quebec City (2023 fall)
The USA-based travel brand company Tauck announced it would offer "small ship ocean cruises" from Manhattan NYC (New York USA) to Quebec City (Canada...
August 11, 2022
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VIDEO: RCI-Royal Caribbean launching new video series about Icon OTS
"Making an Icon" is the new video series that RCI-Royal Caribbean International will produce to provide details and insight into the Icon of the Seas...
August 10, 2022
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GPH-Global Ports Holding receives acceptance for the concessions of 3 Canary Islands cruise ports
GPH-Global Ports Holding announced that GPCI-Global Ports Canary Islands, which is an 80:20 joint venture between the Holding and local partner...
August 10, 2022
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