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Azamara Club Cruises Rebranded as Azamara
The luxury cruise operator Azamara Club Cruises announced on Tuesday, June 18, it is rebranding to Azamara and "shifting the focus even further...
June 19, 2019
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First-Ever Ferry Services Launched Between Bulgaria and Turkey
The first sea bus transportation between Bulgaria and Turkey was started on Tuesday, June 18, as a ferry carried passengers from the Bulgarian port...
June 19, 2019
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Crystal Endeavor to Make 3 Japan-Based Cruises from Tokyo 2020
The expedition ship Crystal Endeavor, designed to cruise to Antarctic Peninsula, Adelie Coast, Ross Sea, South Georgia (UK), Falkland Islands...
June 19, 2019
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Rainforest Cruises Announces the Addition of Mekong Jewel
Rainforest Cruises introduced the new luxury cruise ship, Mekong Jewel, which is due to sail the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia next year...
June 19, 2019
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Holland America Celebrates Grand Opening of New Addition at McKinley Chalet Resort
Holland America Line held a grand opening ceremony for the line's new luxury guest accommodations at McKinley Chalet Resort (Denali Park, Alaska) on...
June 19, 2019
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5-Year-Old Medevaced from Ovation of the Sea
A 5-year-old girl has been medevaced from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing in the Gastineau Channel outside of Juneau, Alaska Sunday afternoon...
June 18, 2019
Accidents
Coin Ceremony Held for Carnival Mardi Gras
Construction officially started on Carnival Cruise Line’s biggest ship ever, Mardi Gras. The 180,000 GT vessel is scheduled to debut in 2020...
June 18, 2019
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At Least 18 Dead After a Ferry Sinks Near the Indonesian Island of Java
The death toll from a sinking Indonesian ferryboat rose to 18, authorities said on Tuesday, June 18, the latest maritime tragedy to hit the...
June 18, 2019
Accidents
Air Force Major Drowns in Caribbean Princess' Pool
A US Air Force major drowned in a pool aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship. According to a statement by the medical examiner's office, 37-year...
June 18, 2019
Accidents
US Military Planes Allowed to Operate from Galapagos Island Airfield
Ecuador will enable US military aircraft to utilize the Galapagos Island airport. US planes will be operating from San Cristobal airport according to...
June 17, 2019
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Victory Cruise Lines Announces 2020 Itineraries
Victory Cruise Lines, which is committed to small-ship cruising on the Great Lakes and along the North American coasts, announced their 2020 cruise...
June 17, 2019
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Nanaimo Welcomes First of 3 Cruise Ships in 2019
A Monaco-based luxury cruise line received a welcome in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island, BC Canada) on Sunday, June 16. Season's first cruise vessel...
June 17, 2019
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VIDEO: Hundreds Evacuated Off Tampa's Yacht StarShip
A Father's Day (party) cruise in Tampa FL was cut short on Sunday, June 16, after a fire erupted in the ship's engine room. No injuries were...
June 17, 2019
Accidents
Bookings Open for Ponant’s Le Commandant-Charcot Arctic Cruises in Summer 2021
Ponant opened bookings for its Le Commandant-Charcot Arctic cruises in summer 2021. Guests will be able to sail completely new itineraries at the...
June 16, 2019
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Bruges to Limit Cruise Ship Passengers
Its exquisite architecture and winding waterways have attracted travelers for over a hundred years but currently, the riverport city Bruges Belgium...
June 16, 2019
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AIDA Cruises Announces New World Cruise Routes in Winter 2020-2021
AIDA Cruises announced new world cruise routes aboard its AIDAaura in winter 2020-2021, that can be already booked. Passengers can look forward to...
June 16, 2019
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Passenger Medevaced from Anthem of the Seas
The United States Coast Guard successfully airlifted a 55-year-old Canadian passenger from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Friday, June 14, after...
June 16, 2019
Accidents
Poseidon Expeditions’ Sea Spirit Retooled with New Stabilizers
Poseidon Expedition’s 114-guest mv Sea Spirit recently embarked on a series of summer cruises of the Arctic retooled with brand new stabilizers...
June 15, 2019
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Oceania Sirena Boasts After Refurbishment
Oceania Cruises recently introduced its refurbished ship, Sirena. The top to bottom re-build ship is part of the US$100+ million OceaniaNEXT...
June 15, 2019
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Norwegian Cruise Line Partners on a Private Dock North of Ketchikan
Ketchikan could soon become home to a private dock in Ward Cove, north of city limits. Ward Cove Group, which is based in Ketchikan, is partnering...
June 15, 2019
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VIDEO: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ Iona
The keel laying ceremony of the newbuild for the British P&O Cruises with ship number S. 710 was another milestone at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg...
June 15, 2019
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Carnival Corporation Leads Cruise Industry with Panama Canal Sailings
Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner) established its position as the leader in Panama Canal transition cruises, with more...
June 14, 2019
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Carnival Changes Vista Itinerary Due to Propulsion Issues
Passengers who were due to sail on Carnival Vista over the weekend are being informed by the cruise company that due to a propulsion issue, they will...
June 14, 2019
Accidents
HAL Cruise Passenger Medevaced Near Skagway
The Alaskan US Coast Guard was called on to evacuate an unwell female cruise passenger on Wednesday, June 12. The 62-year-old woman was rescued...
June 14, 2019
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Disney Wonder to Boast New Additions
Disney Cruise Line announced it is adding a New Orleans-themed lounge on its Disney Wonder ship to celebrate The Princess and the Frog. Wonder's...
June 14, 2019
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CMV Cancels 12-Night Iceland & Northern Isles Cruise Onboard Columbus
CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages had to cancel the 12-night Iceland & Northern Isles cruise onboard its Columbus, which was due to set sail from...
June 13, 2019
Accidents
VIDEO: Scenic Eclipse Completes Sea Trials
Scenic Cruises announced that fleet's newest mega-yacht Scenic Eclipse is closer to its official launch (scheduled for August 15) with...
June 13, 2019
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Viking Var Hits Danube River Lock in Germany
On June 5, 2019, the Viking longship Var hit a Danube River lock in Germany. The accident resulted in shutting down to all shipping traffic a section...
June 13, 2019
Accidents
Virgin Voyages Introduces Captain Wendy Williams and Cuba Updates
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, and Tom McAlpin, Virgin Voyages President and CEO, announced the appointment of Capt. Wendy Williams...
June 12, 2019
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Cunard's Queen Victoria Back on the River Mersey
Liverpool welcomed Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship back to the River Mersey Wednesday morning, June 12. The liner docked at Liverpool Cruise...
June 12, 2019
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