Cruise news (curious-tagged)

VIDEO: Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas floated out
On Saturday, November 28, Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas left MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II (hall 6). The 169,000 GT, 347...
November 29, 2020
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Hurtigruten's MS Lofoten to serve as training ship
Hurtigruten's smallest cruise ship MS Lofoten was sold and will be transferred to a Norwegian maritime academy to serve as a training ship (hotel...
November 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
SAGA is the first cruise operator awarded COVID-19 health assurance accreditation
Saga Cruises UK moved closer to restarting passenger shipping operations with the award of new COVID safety accreditation and becoming the first...
November 28, 2020
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VIDEO: NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line launches new global brand campaign
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line launched globally a new brand campaign called “Break Free”. It encourages travelers to look beyond 2020 and...
November 27, 2020
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VIDEO: P&O Cruises Iona ship with Marabelle Gin distillery (first at sea)
The world’s first gin distillery at sea is situated onboard P&O Cruises' newbuild, Iona, situated within Anderson’s Bar and Library...
November 22, 2020
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Atlas Ocean Voyages launches new marketing campaign, “At Last… Atlas”
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages (a brand owned by Mystic Cruises) announced a new marketing campaign called “At Last… Atlas”. Supporting...
November 20, 2020
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Aurora Expeditions unveils the design of its second expedition ship, Sylvia Earle
Following the recent release of Aurora Expeditions’ new external design of Sylvia Earle, the cruise line introduced the interior design of its...
November 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
100,000 sign up for Royal Caribbean's free volunteer cruises
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) President and CEO Michael Bayley said in a Facebook post that 100,000 people had already signed up for the line's...
November 16, 2020
Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line introduces new docuseries, “EMBARK – The Series”
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line introduced a new docuseries, “EMBARK – The Series,” inviting fans to experience the Brand and enjoy a...
November 13, 2020
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RCI-Royal Caribbean International taking "Volunteers of the Seas" for test cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is looking into arranging trial cruises to convince regulators it can successfully run COVID-era sailings. The USA...
November 13, 2020
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34% of ocean cruisers to consider a river cruise vacation in 2021
A new study by Riviera River Cruises (Scylla's main boat charterer) has found that 1/3 (34%) of past ocean cruisers are considering taking a river...
November 10, 2020
Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announces 2021 Special Edition Voyages
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced its 2021 Special Edition Voyages. With itineraries featuring exceptional cruise programming aboard...
November 9, 2020
Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International to pick volunteers for test cruises
Before RCI-Royal Caribbean International can restart sailings with paying passengers, they will have to conduct test cruises and it is not clear yet...
November 5, 2020
Cruise Industry
CLIA cruise lines voluntarily extend ex-USA cruise suspension through 2021
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), which represents 95% of the world's ocean-going cruise shipping capacity, announced on Tuesday...
November 4, 2020
Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises installs first COVID-19 PCR Laboratory at sea
Viking Cruises completed the installation of the first full-scale COVID-19 PCR laboratory at sea on its Viking Star ship. The new facility...
November 3, 2020
Cruise Industry