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Meyer Turku Floats Out Carnival's Newest Addition
The float-out ceremony of the coming flagship of Carnival Cruise Line, Mardi Gras, was celebrated on Friday, January 24, at Meyer Turku shipyard...
January 25, 2020
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Port Nelson to See the Arrival of 2 Simultaneous Cruise Ships
In a first for the region, Port Nelson NZ will see the arrival of 2 simultaneous cruise ships on Sunday, January 26. The two liners, RSSC-Regent's...
January 24, 2020
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Bora Bora Calls for Cruise Ship Ban
The mayor of Bora Bora Island (Society Islands, French Polynesia) is pushing for a ban of large cruise liners from entering the lagoon from 2022...
January 24, 2020
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Adventures by Disney Provides More Opportunities for the Whole Family
Families will have the opportunity to embark on more Adventures by Disney river cruises in 2021 - a total of 30 cruisetours along 4 European rivers...
January 24, 2020
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Cruise Companies Increase Passenger Screening Following Coronavirus Outbreak
Major cruise line companies boosted their passenger screening procedures and issued travel advisories in order to ensure that their customers are not...
January 24, 2020
Accidents
What You Need to Know About Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is considered an established water sport that originated from snowboarding, surfing, and skiing. During wakeboarding, the rider is...
January 23, 2020
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Uniworld Brings Suit Against MSC Cruises
Luxury river cruise company Uniworld has brought suit against MSC Cruise Management Ltd (UK) seeking reimbursement for damages incurred after the...
January 23, 2020
Accidents
Busselton Cruise Call Cancelled for Second Time Due to Bad Weather
For the second time in less than 2 weeks, poor weather prevented 2000+ cruise tourists from making a scheduled call in Australia's South West. Local...
January 23, 2020
Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Grand Princess off San Diego
The Coast Guard medevaced a 28-year-old woman from a Princess Cruises' ship approx 160 miles (257.5 kilometres) west of San Diego CA on Tuesday...
January 23, 2020
Accidents
Royal Caribbean Passenger Dies After Falling Overboard
The body of a 46-year-old man the USCG said had apparently jumped from a cruise liner docked in San Juan Puerto, was recovered Wednesday night...
January 23, 2020
Accidents
First Steel Cut for Star Pride's Mid-Ship Section
Last week at Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo Italy, John Gunner - Windstar’s VP of Expansion Projects, participated in a traditional steel...
January 22, 2020
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TUI Group Considers International Partner for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
TUI Group is currently looking into capital growth options for TUI's subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, including an eventual joint venture with an...
January 22, 2020
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Aranui Introduces New Cruise Ship
The company Aranui Cruises will be building a new cruise ship for Tahiti's southern part. The newbuild (Aranui 6 / AraMana) is planned for launch in...
January 22, 2020
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Palma Expects 586 Cruise Ships
A total of 586 cruise ships will be visiting Palma de Mallorca in 2020. Costa Cruises will make 100 port calls, AIDA Cruises - 94, MSC Cruises...
January 22, 2020
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Star Clippers’ Cruise Takes in Cannes Film Festival and Monaco GP
New for 2021 is a 7-night, Star Clippers’ tall ship sailing from Cannes to Civitavecchia-Rome onboard the flagship Royal Clipper, coinciding...
January 21, 2020
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