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Viking Cruises takes delivery of its 2nd expedition ship, Viking Polaris
Viking Cruises announced on Tuesday, September 27, that it had taken delivery of its second newbuild expedition ship - Viking Polaris. The delivery...
September 28, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Disney is the last major cruise line to drop COVID vaccine requirement on most USA sailings
DCL-Disney Cruise Line announced it will no longer require COVID vaccinations on most of its sailings beginning in October 2022, marking the final...
September 28, 2022 - Accidents
Death toll rises to 61 after overcrowded passenger ferryboat capsizes in Bangladesh
The death toll from the sinking of the overcrowded ferry carrying Hindu devotees in northern Bangladesh rose to 61 on Tuesday, September 27...
September 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises welcomes passengers with Transport Canada’s removal of COVID requirements
With Monday’s (September 26) announcement from Transport Canada to remove all COVID requirements to enter the country, Princess Cruises...
September 27, 2022 - Accidents
Phoenix Reisen's cruise ship Amera modifies route to avoid hurricane
Phoenix Reisen's ship Amera is currently sailing on a 38-day Transatlantic voyage to Greenland and Canada. The vessel was forced to change her route...
September 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VODEO: Artemis Technologies to launch fully electric passenger ferry
Artemis Technologies Ltd (maritime design and applied technologies company) unveiled the design of its 100% electric EF-24 Passenger ship, targeting...
September 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
The Cayman Islands prepare to host 2023 FCCA PAMAC Conference
FCCA/Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association announced that the UK's Cayman Islands would host the "2023 FCCA PAMAC Conference" as part of the continued...
September 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands 2023 Arctic summer season with 7 new cruises
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands its summer 2023 Arctic season with 7 new adventures taking passengers closer to the local people and communities...
September 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
PONANT's Paul Gauguin Cruises opens bookings for MS Paul Gauguin ship's itineraries 2024
The PONANT-owned company Paul Gauguin Cruises opened bookings for season 2024 - itineraries scheduled for ms Paul Gauguin. MS Paul Gauguin's 2024...
September 26, 2022 - Accidents
32 killed, dozens missing after overcrowded passenger ferryboat capsizes in Bangladesh
On Sunday, September 25th, at least 32 people died after a ferryboat carrying ~50 passengers capsized in a river in Bangladesh. Dozens are still...
September 26, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages partners with 3 Sustainable Marine Fuel Providers
Virgin Voyages announced that it had partnered with independent sustainability experts, RSB-Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, along with 3...
September 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises joins CLIA-Cruise Lines International Association
The new Crystal Cruises rejoined CLIA-Cruise Lines International Association, the industry's largest trade association, as an ocean-going cruise line...
September 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises adds 2nd "cruise and train" itinerary in Europe
Uniworld added a second "cruise and train" (cruisetour package) itinerary in Europe in 2022, a combination growing in popularity for travelers in...
September 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL's Carnival Splendor is the first cruise ship to visit Suva (Viti Levu Island, Fiji)
The Port of Suva (Viti Levu Island, Fiji) on Saturday, September 24, welcomed its first cruise ship, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor...
September 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean opens 1400+ new crew jobs for people in the entertainment industry
A recent survey revealed that according to 40% of emerging musicians, the biggest challenge preventing them from kickstarting their career was...
September 24, 2022