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The Bahamas want cruise ships back to Nassau
The Bahamas Tourist Minister announced he wanted cruise ships to not only visit private islands but the major Bahamian cities as well. According to...
August 13, 2020
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Marella Explorer to set sail from Corfu, Greece on October 2
Marella Cruises announced its plans to welcome passengers back onboard their liners when the Government travel advice changes. Clients can book and...
August 13, 2020
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Silversea Cruises charters its Silver Spirit ship to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Silversea Cruises has chartered its Silver Spirit ship to Red Sea Cruises for a couple of months beginning August 27. The vessel will offer 3...
August 13, 2020
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False positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test cancels 2020 Alaska cruise season
A week after the first cruise ship in Alaska for 2020 returned to port with a guest who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) aboard, follow-up...
August 13, 2020
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Viking cancels all cruises for the rest of 2020
Viking Cruises cancelled its sailings through the end of 2020, citing the ongoing uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a letter...
August 13, 2020
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U by Uniworld introduces new 2021 itineraries
In 2021, the new brand U by Uniworld will provide "completely new, first-of-its-kind experiences." The river cruise company is reimaging the...
August 12, 2020
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Crystal River Cruises launches Crystal Clean+ 2.0 health and safety protocols
Crystal Cruises announced the expansion of its Crystal Clean+ (safety and health protocols) to the sisterships of Crystal River Cruises. Crystal...
August 12, 2020
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Viking announces new Panama Canal cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises announced two brand-new Panama Canal itineraries that are now open for sale. These are an 18-day "Panama Canal and Coastal...
August 12, 2020
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Silversea Cruises introduces revised collection of 157 expedition voyages
The ultra-premium brand Silversea Cruises revealed a total of 157 new/revised expedition voyages departing between January 2021 and July 2022. The...
August 12, 2020
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Holland America Line extends suspension of cruises through December 15
With the continuation of port and travel restrictions (due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis), HAL-Holland America Line is extending its...
August 12, 2020
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Seabourn announces upcoming cruise cancellations for 3 ships
The Carnival Corporation-owned ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn announced that it will cancel upcoming sailings for 3 of its superyachts as a part...
August 11, 2020
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Crystal Endeavor cruise ship's delivery delayed 'by about a year'
The Asia-based Crystal Cruises' owner GHK is delaying the launch of new cruise ships while issuing a profit warning because of the Coronavirus (COVID...
August 11, 2020
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Costa Cruises resumes sailings from Italy on September 6
The Carnival Corporation-owned mainstream cruise shipping line Costa Cruises announced it will gradually restart voyages from Italian homeports on...
August 11, 2020
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P&O Cruises UK extends suspension of voyages until mid-November
The Carnival Corporation-owned company P&O Cruises UK extended the suspension of operations until mid-November due to the ongoing Coronavirus...
August 11, 2020
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Heritage Expeditions introduces new cruise inspired by the first transit of the Northern Sea Route
Pioneering small ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions (under-charter ship operator) released a new voyage named “In the...
August 10, 2020
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