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Wind Blamed for Late Docking at Port of Napier
The wind was blamed for late docking of one of the newest ocean liners in the world at Port Napier on Wednesday, January 2. The 9-deck Viking Orion...
January 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Thailand Resumes Ferry Services and Flights
Thailand resumed flights on Saturday, January 5, to its southern provinces, after the first tropical storm in thirty years slowed and headed to the...
January 5, 2019 - Accidents
Ferry with 26 Passengers Runs Aground off Lombok
The Kalebi ferryboat with 26 passengers and vehicles onboard ran aground at Gili Lebur, located east of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, after leaving...
January 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
South Africa to Maximize Cruise Tourism
South Africa's department of tourism intends to coordinate the development of a strategy to maximize cruise tourism. In a reply to a...
January 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
PONANT Introduces 2019-2020 Itineraries
This new 'must-read' brochure of PONANT features a range of expeditions and voyages to exciting destinations. Zanzibar, Mauritius, Marquesas Islands...
January 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
More Than 50% of Washington State Ferry Fleet to Be Retired and Replaced
More than 50% of Washington state's ferry fleet is to be retired and replaced with newbuilds over the next twenty years under a new long-term...
January 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Announces New Opening Schedule for Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean updated its website with the new timeline for the different phases of the transformation of its private island CocoCay. Perfect...
January 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise and Maritime Voyages Launch 2020 Cruise Program
CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages launched its 2020 cruise program offering a total of 108 different voyages sailing from 15 UK and Ireland ports...
January 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Kingston to Open Mainland Cruise Ship Dock
Wolfe Island mainland ferry dock is due to become a hub of construction activity this year. The ministry of transportation is planning to expand the...
January 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ferries and Flights Canceled in Thailand
Thailand's authorities suspended country's ferry and flight services and started evacuations ahead of powerful tropical storm which is expected to...
January 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Black Watch Enters Newcastle Harbour
The Black Watch cruise ship made her entrance into the harbour of Newcastle (NSW Australia) on Thursday morning, January 3. The Fred Olsen Cruise...
January 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Passengers Who Visit Venice to Be Charged EUR 10
Venice is going to charge day visitors a tax of up to EUR 10 each in a move approved by Italy's government. The new measure, that will bring in tens...
January 2, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line's Star Wars Day at Sea Back for a Short Time
Disney Cruise Line's "Star Wars Day at Sea" is back for a short time. From January through March the Star Wars Day at Sea is returning...
January 2, 2019 - Accidents
VIDEO: Cruise Ship During Storm
Watch the following horrible video showing cruise ships during a storm. Hurricanes usually don't meet cruise ships due to industry's advanced...
January 2, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Removes Free Room Service
Starting in mid-January, Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out a brand new room service menu on which all items come with a charge. The only exception...
January 2, 2019