Cruise news (Canada-tagged)
- Accidents
Two Holland America Ships Collide in Vancouver Port
A cruise ship sailing into Canada Place, Vancouver Harbour on Saturday, May 4, collided with another ship of the same cruise company while berthing...
May 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries Cancels Sailings Due to Strong Winds
Saturday, April 27, was a difficult day for passengers wanting to make a ferry sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. BC Ferries revealed that Spirit...
April 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
2019 Cruise Ship Season Starts in Halifax
Monday, April 8, marks the start of 2019 cruise season in Halifax, with the arrival of Oceania Cruises ship Marina at Pier 31. In 2019, the port...
April 6, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Greater Victoria Harbour Prepares for 2019 Cruise Season
2019 cruise season begins on April 16 with the arrival of Celebrity Eclipse, the first of over 260 ship visits scheduled to visit Victoria BC in 2019...
April 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver Starts 2019 Cruise Season
2019 cruise season in Port Vancouver officially started on Friday, March 29 with the arrival of Emerald Princess to Canada Place cruise terminal...
March 30, 2019 - Accidents
VIDEO: BC Ferry Strikes Dock at Langdale Terminal
Crossings were canceled until 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 26, between Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver, BC) and Langdale (Sunshine Coast, BC) after...
March 27, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Introduces Canada and New England Cruises for 2020
In 2020, Holland America’s ships ms Amsterdam, ms Zaandam and ms Zuiderdam will transport passengers to the historic cities and...
March 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries Adds 2,700 Trips on 10 Routes Cut Back in 2014
More support for the shipbuilding industry of Canada's British Columbia state, the addition of spare ferry boats to the fleet, a commitment to...
February 26, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port Charlottetown Expects Record-Breaking Cruise Season
Port Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island expects the upcoming cruise season to make a greater splash than the one of the record-breaking 2018. A...
January 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Announces Canada and New England Season 2019
Holland America Line introduced 34 Canada and New England cruises to choose from between April-October 2019. Offering more voyages in the region...
November 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Montreal Welcomes More Than 100,000 Passengers in 2018
During 2018 cruise season, Port Montreal welcomed a total of 101,504 domestic and international passengers, surpassing the 100,000-guest mark for the...
November 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Announces Canada & New England Itineraries 2020
Princess Cruises’ 2020 cruise season in Canada & New England showcases fall foliage in iconic destinations situated along the east coast...
November 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Silver Explorer Back to Service After Refit
Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock has completed work on Silversea Expeditions' ship Silver Explorer. Thе vessel has an ice strengthened hull and...
October 29, 2018 - Accidents
Nanaimo Ferry Responds to Distress Call Due to Fire on Whale-Watching Boat
Dozens of people onboard a whale watching tour boat in Georgia Strait had to be rescued on Tuesday, October 23. According to Zoe Ward (Wild Whales...
October 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port of Vancouver Ends Largest Cruise Season
2018 cruise season of port Vancouver wraps up on Friday, October 19, when Emerald Princess leaves Canada Place and sails down the Pacific coast to LA...
October 19, 2018