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Chinese Ship Denied Entry into Subic
Two ships - one from China and another from Hong Kong - docked in Manila (Luzon Island, Philippines) this week, with nearly 800 Chinese cruise...
January 29, 2020
Accidents
VIDEO: MS Nordnorge Hits Harbour Wall in Norway
A Hurtigruten cruise ship captain battled choppy seas and strong winds while docking in Norway but was not able to prevent the vessel from hitting...
January 29, 2020
Accidents
First Steel Cut for Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Cruises announced that its 3rd Edge-Class vessel will be named Celebrity Beyond at an official steel-cutting ceremony. Celebrity...
January 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
Cruise Berth Nearing Completion in Greenock
Work on the new cruise ship berth in Greenock is due to take an important step forward in February with the completion of the floating pontoon's main...
January 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
Hong Kong Ceases Ferry and Rail Links with China
Hong Kong announced it is suspending cross border high-speed train and ferry services as well as limiting flights to mainland China due to the...
January 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Viking Introduces New Expedition Ships
Viking Cruises recently announced its first foray in expedition cruising. The Scandinavian company has ordered 2 adventure-ready ships - Viking...
January 28, 2020
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SeaDream II to Sail to Palm Beach in 2022
For the first time in more than ten years, SeaDream Yacht Club revealed plans to return to South Florida. The SeaDream II cruise ship is scheduled to...
January 28, 2020
Cruise Industry
Disney Magic to Return to Liverpool in September
After wowing spectators in September last year, MS Disney Magic is scheduled to return to Liverpool UK in 2020. The 1754-passenger ship will be...
January 27, 2020
Cruise Industry
Costa Venezia Sails Back to Shenzhen Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The cruise liner Costa Venezia returned to Port Shenzhen China (close to Hong Kong) Sunday morning, January 26, after a 6-day roundtrip to Vietnam...
January 27, 2020
Accidents
Ketchikan’s Ward Cove to Receive 2-Berth Cruise Ship Dock
The US Army Corps of Engineers will build a 2-berth cruise dock on Ward Cove, Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island, Alaska). The permit was issued on...
January 27, 2020
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Port Saint John Announces Record-Breaking Cruise Schedule
Port Saint John (New Brunswick, Canada) is expecting its best-ever cruise season in 2020. With more than 90 cruise ship calls from 15 cruise lines...
January 27, 2020
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Dip in Ferry Bookings Due to Brexit Uncertainty
Uncertainty over UK's Brexit led to a decreased number of passengers booking travel to EU countries. With the UK's withdrawal from the EU just a week...
January 26, 2020
Cruise Industry
Cruises Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
Several cruise companies canceled sailings due to the ongoing situation in China because of COVID. Costa Asia, MSC and Royal Caribbean are 3 of the...
January 26, 2020
Accidents
Sales Open for Silversea's New Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021
Silversea opened sales on a new 59-day Mediterranean grand voyage. The Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 is expected to link unique experiences...
January 26, 2020
Cruise Industry
DIV Group to Take-Over Kleven Verft from Hurtigruten
The Croatian industrial company DIV Group entered into an agreement to take-over Kleven Verft (shipyard in Ulsteinvik Norway) from its current owner...
January 25, 2020
Cruise Industry