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Uniworld launches 4 new river cruise itineraries across Europe in 2023
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced its new offerings for 2023, including new itineraries, land tours/excursions, and voyage extension options...
September 30, 2022
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MSC Cruises eases boarding requirements from October 1
MSC Cruises announced the easing of boarding requirements from October 1, 2022, part of the company's health & safety protocols. For tourists...
September 30, 2022
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Former Onassis' yacht inspires Four Seasons Yacht design
The exterior design of two cruise superyachts that Four Seasons Yachts is due to operate seems to have been inspired by a yacht that belonged to the...
September 30, 2022
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Pullmantur's ship Zenith arrives at Alang shipyard (India) for scrapping
On September 24th, the former Celebrity Cruises/Pullmantur cruise ship The Zenith (last renamed SINGA) arrived at Alang Shipyard (India) for...
September 30, 2022
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Holland America's ms Volendam returns to cruising after 6-month hotel ship charter for ~1500...
After two and a half years HAL-Holland America Line's ship ms Volendam returned to cruising on September 24 in Trieste/Venice (Italy). The vessel...
September 29, 2022
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Port Southampton (England UK) welcomes NCL's newest cruise ship, Norwegian Prima
Northern Europe’s leading cruise homeport Southampton (England UK) welcomed NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Prima ...
September 29, 2022
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AIDA Cruises unveils shorter legs of AIDAsol’s 117-day World Voyage 2023-2024
As of now, the 117-day World Cruise 2023-2024 on AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAsol can also be booked on shorter legs. The legs' duration varies...
September 29, 2022
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VIDEO: Actress Cassidy Gifford to serve as Godmother of Carnival Celebration cruise ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced that actress Cassidy Gifford would serve as godmother to the line's newest ship, Carnival Celebration, at the...
September 29, 2022
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CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Luminosa sets sail with new livery and funnel
Carnival Luminosa set sail on Monday, September 26, for the first time with her brand new livery and funnel, making her a step closer to being ready...
September 28, 2022
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Cruise lines cancel Florida ship departures due to Hurricane Ian
Major cruise shipping companies canceled voyages and/or adjusted itineraries due to the Caribbean's Hurricane Ian heading toward Florida. JaxPort...
September 28, 2022
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Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship forced to return to Southampton UK after 'security alert'
A Cunard Line ship was forced to return to homeport Southampton (England UK) after a "security alert". MS Queen Victoria had to turn around on...
September 28, 2022
Accidents
Viking Cruises takes delivery of its 2nd expedition ship, Viking Polaris
Viking Cruises announced on Tuesday, September 27, that it had taken delivery of its second newbuild expedition ship - Viking Polaris. The delivery...
September 28, 2022
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Disney is the last major cruise line to drop COVID vaccine requirement on most USA sailings
DCL-Disney Cruise Line announced it will no longer require COVID vaccinations on most of its sailings beginning in October 2022, marking the final...
September 28, 2022
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Death toll rises to 61 after overcrowded passenger ferryboat capsizes in Bangladesh
The death toll from the sinking of the overcrowded ferry carrying Hindu devotees in northern Bangladesh rose to 61 on Tuesday, September 27...
September 27, 2022
Accidents
Princess Cruises welcomes passengers with Transport Canada’s removal of COVID requirements
With Monday’s (September 26) announcement from Transport Canada to remove all COVID requirements to enter the country, Princess Cruises...
September 27, 2022
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