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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 of Southampton (England UK) welcomes NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Prima
Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port, the Port of Southampton (England UK) welcomed NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian...
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
Accidents
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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Phoenix Reisen's cruise ship Amera modifies route to avoid hurricane
Phoenix Reisen's ship Amera is currently sailing on a 38-day Transatlantic voyage to Greenland and Canada. The vessel was forced to change her route...
September 27, 2022
Accidents
VODEO: Artemis Technologies to launch fully electric passenger ferry
Artemis Technologies Ltd (maritime design and applied technologies company) unveiled the design of its 100% electric EF-24 Passenger ship, targeting...
September 27, 2022
Cruise Industry
The Cayman Islands prepare to host 2023 FCCA PAMAC Conference
FCCA/Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association announced that the UK's Cayman Islands would host the "2023 FCCA PAMAC Conference" as part of the continued...
September 26, 2022
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Hurtigruten Expeditions expands 2023 Arctic summer season with 7 new cruises
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands its summer 2023 Arctic season with 7 new adventures taking passengers closer to the local people and communities...
September 26, 2022
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