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Heritage Expeditions Returns to the Russian Arctic’s Northeast Passage in 2020
After the first-ever back-to-back Northern Sea Route's transit back in 2017 by small-group polar company, Heritage Expeditions, the conservation...
October 22, 2019
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MSC Cruises Signs The Marseille ‘Blue Charter’
As part of the commitment to the sustainability of the cruise industry, Mr Erminio Eschena, MSC Cruises France Director of Institutional Affairs and...
October 22, 2019
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Sky Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise
The newest member of Princess Cruises' royal family, Sky Princess, set sail on her inaugural voyage from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona through the...
October 22, 2019
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Cyprus-Greece Ferry Link to Be Established in Summer 2020
Cyprus Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides announced her Ministry was working tirelessly on the proposal for the European Commission to back a...
October 22, 2019
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Several Tips for Students Dreaming About Traveling
Have you ever wondered why many students take advantage of a gap year and embark on fascinating trips to far-away places? We guess it’s our...
October 21, 2019
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Cheapest Ways to Travel Around the World
Do you have dreams of seeing the world but fear that your finances will stop you from jet-setting around the globe? Explore the cheapest ways to...
October 21, 2019
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Alexandria Port Welcomes First Cruise Ship from Cyprus After 10-Year Hiatus
Port Alexandria (Egypt) welcomed on Saturday, October 19, its first cruise ship between Egypt and Cyprus following a 10-year halt. The Salamis...
October 21, 2019
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Two Dead Bodies Found on Tallink Silja Europa Ferry
Two dead bodies have been found Saturday night, October 19, on the TALLINK-owned cruiseferry Silja Europa while the ship docked in homeport Tallinn...
October 21, 2019
Accidents
Victoria City Council Approves Controversial Motion Seeking to Limit Cruise Ship Numbers
Victoria city council approved a controversial motion in an attempt to limit the number of cruise ships coming into the port over environmental...
October 21, 2019
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Silver Dawn Itineraries Announced
Silversea Cruises introduced 5 new itineraries for the 10th ship in the line’s ultra-luxury fleet, Silver Dawn. The Fincantieri-built, 596...
October 21, 2019
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Port of Toronto Closes Its Strongest Cruise Season
A growing hub for tourism, Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal welcomes thousands of cruise passengers to Toronto per year. This season, extending...
October 20, 2019
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Steel Cut for the First Chinese-Built Cruise Ship
On Friday, October 18, CSSC's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding got underway on a project to build the first fully China-made cruise ship (TBN). ...
October 20, 2019
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Passenger Medevaced from Adventure of the Seas
A cruise passenger suffered a stroke onboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas and had to be medevaced to AtlantiCare Regional Medical...
October 20, 2019
Accidents
Royal Caribbean Announces New SPA Staterooms
RCI-Royal Caribbean International announced plans for brand new spa staterooms and a new feature that is expected to make it easier for travel...
October 19, 2019
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VIDEO: Carnival Issues a Cruise Ship Safety Briefing Video
Taking safety seriously, Carnival Cruise Line debuted an entertaining safety briefing video outlining its safety regulations. Produced with the goals...
October 19, 2019
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Princess Cruises Introduces Epic 108-Day World Cruise 2021
Princess Cruises introduced an epic 2021 world voyage. The cruise line announced details of an unprecedented 108-day journey from Australia that will...
October 19, 2019
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Royal Caribbean Passenger Banned for Life After Dangerous Photo Shoot
A passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was slammed for climbing over a balcony railing in order to get a better shot of herself in a swimsuit...
October 18, 2019
Accidents
AIDA Cruises Pioneers First-Ever Trial of Fuel Cell Technology
AIDA Cruises partnered with leaders from the engineering and maritime sectors to pilot the first fuel cell system in the world designed to power...
October 18, 2019
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Port of Galveston Going Green with Green Marine
The Port of Galveston announced it is going green via a number of environmental initiatives, such as membership in Green Marine, a leading voluntary...
October 18, 2019
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Port of Newcastle Commences 2019-2020 Cruise Season
The arrival of Celebrity Solstice to the Port of Newcastle, Australia on Wednesday, October 16, marked the beginning of the city’s 2019-2020...
October 18, 2019
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Star Breeze Cut in Half to Receive New Section
Windstar Cruises is making the final cut to Star Breeze's hull to stretch/rebuilt the first of its 3 Star Ship liners and begin the process of...
October 18, 2019
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Two Cruise Ships Wait Off Gloucester Due to Storm
Two cruise liners have made their way into Ipswich Bay (Essex County, Massachusetts USA) in order to wait out the stormy weather off Gloucester MA on...
October 18, 2019
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P&O Cruises Announces Summer 2021-Winter 2022 Programme
P&O Cruises unveiled its biggest launch of itineraries to date via the line's summer 2021 and winter 2021-2022 voyages. The cruise line has over...
October 17, 2019
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Grandeur of the Seas Leaving the Royal Caribbean Fleet
After 23 years in service, Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas is scheduled to leave the cruise line’s fleet in 2021. The vessel is...
October 17, 2019
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Holland America Introduces Grand World Voyage 2021
The “Grand World Voyage” aboard Holland America's liner MS Amsterdam will be circling the globe for 128 days. The epic world cruise is...
October 17, 2019
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Carnival Adds Fourth Cruise Ship in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will have 4 liners homeported in Galveston TX for year-round passenger shipping operations, beginning 2021...
October 17, 2019
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Plan a Perfect Girlfriends' Getaway! The 6 Best Girls Trips to Take This Year
Looking to get away with your girlfriends this year? Click here to find out about the best girls trips to plan right now! Are you planning a...
October 17, 2019
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VIDEO: Keel Laid for AIDAcosma in Rostock
On Tuesday, October 15, the first building-block for AIDA Cruises’ 2nd LNG-powered ship (Cosma) was put in place at Neptun Werft shipyard in...
October 16, 2019
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VIDEO: Royal Caribbean Introduces Perfect Day at Lelepa
One of the Vanuatu Islands - Lelepa (South Pacific Ocean) - will become a Royal Caribbean private island destination – "Perfect Day at Lelepa...
October 16, 2019
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Sky Princess Delivered at Fincantieri Monfalcone Shipyard
The 4th Royal Princess class ship built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises, Sky Princess, was delivered on Tuesday, October 15, at the Monfalcone...
October 16, 2019
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