Cruise news (ferries-tagged)

Re-launch of V2V Ferry Delayed Again
The new ferry which links downtown Victoria BC to Vancouver hit another snag. Its relaunch was delayed until early 2018. According to V2V Vacations...
December 25, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: At Least 4 Passengers Killed in Philippines Ferry Disaster
The Philippines' Coast Guard is currently verifying the number of casualties of a ferry carrying 251 passengers which sunk in the waters off Quezon...
December 21, 2017
Accidents
High-Speed Ferry to Carry Passengers Between Japan and South Korea
WA-based shipbuilder Austal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with JR Kyushu Jet Ferry to build a high-speed trimaran to carry travelers...
December 12, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: P&O Ferry Runs Aground in Calais
A ferry carrying over 300 people ran aground at Port Calais in high winds this afternoon, December 10. The P&O ship got into difficulty...
December 10, 2017
Accidents
Condor Ferries Passengers to Receive Refunds for Cancelled Sailings
Approximately 1,000 ferry passengers will be offered full refunds or alternative cruises following strike action by French dock workers. 3 sailings...
December 10, 2017
Cruise Industry
Troubled Cowes Floating Bridge Returns to Service
A chain ferry that was withdrawn following numerous damage to vehicles and technical failures is to return to service. Troubled Cowes floating...
December 10, 2017
Cruise Industry
$1.4 Million Ferry Terminal Opened in Basseterre
After around 6 months of construction, the new Basseterre Ferry Terminal was officially opened on Wednesday, December 6. Mervin Lewis, facilities...
December 8, 2017
Cruise Industry
Ferry Company Launches a Bingo Cruise
A ferry company with cruises from Yorkshire organised a 'bingo cruise' for 2018. P&O Ferries partnered with Mecca Bingo to launch Hull-Amsterdam...
December 7, 2017
Cruise Industry
100 Passengers Rescued After N.Y. Ferry Strikes Submerged Pylon
More than 100 passengers have been rescued Monday evening, November 27, from a ferry that ran aground in New York's East River. The boat got stuck...
November 29, 2017
Accidents
Ferry Services Introduced in Lake Victoria
A Scottish company introduced ferry services in Lake Victoria which are expected to give a boost to transport between Uganda and Kenya. The service...
November 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Car Bumps Into Another on Washington State Ferry
Strong winds which kicked up huge waves in Puget Sound sent one car into another on Washington state ferry out of Friday Harbor to Anacortes...
November 25, 2017
Accidents
Pulau Pinang Ferry Grounded in Penang
A 440-ton ferry has been wedged on a concrete dock on Sunday, November 5, after massive waves were caused by strong winds in Penang. One...
November 6, 2017
Accidents
Handguns Found in Bin on P&O Ferry
Two handguns were found dumped in a toilet bin onboard the P&O ferry Spirit of Britain sailing from Calais to Dover. Ferry's cleaners discovered...
November 1, 2017
Accidents
VIDEO: Cruise Ferry Catches Fire in Java Sea
Dharma Kencana II ferry with 114 passengers and about 40 vehicles onboard caught fire Sunday morning, October 29, in the middle of Java Sea, while en...
October 31, 2017
Accidents
Cruise Line to Connect Vladivostok to Korea and Japan
A regular cruise route starts on November 26th, from Port Sokcho Korea to Vladivostok Russia. The Korean cruise ship Glory Sea, carring up to 1300...
October 18, 2017
Cruise Industry