Cruise news (Canada-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Quark Expeditions' new ship Ultramarine sets sail on inaugural voyage in the Canadian Arctic
Quark Expeditions announced the successful inaugural voyage of its new ship Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic. On August 1, Quark Expeditions&rsquo...
August 12, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Tauck charters Silversea's ship Silver Shadow for ocean cruises from NYC to Quebec City (2023 fall)
The USA-based travel brand company Tauck announced it would offer "small ship ocean cruises" from Manhattan NYC (New York USA) to Quebec City (Canada...
August 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn launches its first purpose-built expedition cruise ship Seabourn Venture
Seabourn's first of two ultra-luxury expedition ships - Seabourn Venture, entered service on Wednesday, July 27, with a 12-day Maiden Voyage...
July 28, 2022 - Accidents
Ferry with 180+ passengers suffers engine room fire off Prince Edward Island (Canada)
A ferry carrying ~200 passengers and crew caught fire and was intentionally grounded Friday morning, July 22, during a crossing from Nova Scotia to...
July 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises is the first major USA company to welcome unvaccinated guests
Carnival Corporation's subsidiary and travel brand Princess Cruises became the first major North American cruise shipping company to welcome...
July 18, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Port of Quebec (Canada) expands cruise ship capacity with new terminal
To meet the growing demand for Quebec City as a cruise destination, the Port of Quebec (Canada) now has a modern cruise ship terminal. The official...
July 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Victoria (BC Canada) cruise season hit by ship cancellations
Victoria’s cruise season is off to a rough start due to cruise ship cancellations. Many in Victoria (BC Canada) hoped for smooth cruising...
July 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Port Vancouver (BC Canada) welcomes 4 cruise ships on a busy Sunday
The Port of Vancouver (BC Canada) had a busy Sunday as it welcomed 4 cruise ships. With only 3 berths available, the port authority had the 4th ship...
June 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
COVID testing no longer required for cruisers flying into the USA
Cruise shipping companies welcomed the latest announcement from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) that testing will no longer be...
June 12, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Halifax (Nova Scotia Canada) welcomes the world's 4th largest cruise ship - Royal Caribbean's Oasis...
The world's 4th largest cruise ship, RCI-Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, arrived at Port Halifax (Nova Scotia Canada) Tuesday morning, June 7...
June 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis OTS to become the largest cruise ship to ever visit Saint John NB Canada
RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas - currently the world’s 5th largest cruise vessel, is scheduled to arrive at Port...
June 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ruby Princess is the first cruise ship in 2 years to visit Prince Rupert (Kaien Island, BC Canada)
The arrival of Ruby Princess in Prince Rupert (Kaien Island, BC Canada) on Tuesday, May 17, marked the start of the season once again. After 2...
May 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America’s ms Zaandam returns to service at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale FL
HAL-Holland America’s ms Zaandam returned to service on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA), leaving...
May 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Pearl Seas Cruises announces the 2022 cruise season aboard Pearl Mist
The travel brand Pearl Seas Cruises announced the beginning of its 2022 season aboard the 210-passenger ship Pearl Mist. The company will celebrate...
May 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic's new 5-star ship SH Vega to launch ahead of schedule in July
Swan Hellenic announced that its second newbuild - SH Vega, would launch ahead of schedule in July 2022, departing Helsinki Shipyard to carry the...
May 7, 2022