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Norwegian Joy Sets Sail on Inaugural Preview Cruises
After a more than US$50 million renovation to make her nearly identical to Norwegian Bliss, the successful sistership, Norwegian Joy on Thursday...
April 26, 2019
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Ulstein Verft Welcomes National Geographic Endurance
On Tuesday, April 23, the workers at Ulstein shipyard closely followed the hull arrival of the new polar expedition cruise ship National Geographic...
April 25, 2019
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Construction Begins on 5th Oasis-Class Cruise Ship
Construction on the next Royal Caribbean cruise ship started this week at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. The cruise line announced that the first...
April 25, 2019
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SCH Extends Contract to Handle All Cruise Ships Calling at LCT
Stevedores and port terminal management specialists SCH (Southampton Cargo Handling) were awarded the contract for a further 3 years with the City...
April 25, 2019
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Port Piraeus Welcomes Two of the World's Largest Cruise Ships
Port Piraeus recently welcomed one of world's largest passenger vessels - Royal Caribbean's liner Spectrum of the Seas, and also ...
April 25, 2019
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Coral Adventurer Christened in Singapore
Coral Expeditions launched its 4th and biggest expedition cruise ship, Coral Adventurer. The official christening ceremony of Coral Adventurer was...
April 24, 2019
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Port of Wellington Expects Another Record-Breaking Cruise Season
As the last cruise ship of Wellington port's record-breaking season docks in the capital, 2020 numbers are expected to rise higher. Over 220,000...
April 24, 2019
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Azamara Announces 2021-2022 Itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises announced the complete list of its 2021 and winter/spring 2022 cruise itineraries. Committed to its Destination Immersion...
April 24, 2019
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Ferry of the Year 2019 Announced
The newest cruiseferry plying the Irish waters - WB Yeats - received "Ferry of the Year 2019" award at Ferry Shipping Summit. The Irish...
April 24, 2019
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VIDEO: Celebrity Flora Completes Sea Trials
Last Saturday, April 13, Celebrity Flora started sea trials at the North Sea. Speed, safety, and manoeuvrability were some of the features that...
April 23, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Partners with Intelligentsia Coffee
When the first Virgin Voyages ship - Scarlet Lady - startssits inaugural season 2020, the cruise line's Sailors will benefit from...
April 23, 2019
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VIDEO: Royal Caribbean Opens New Attractions on CocoCay
Over the weekend, Royal Caribbean International expanded Perfect Day at CocoCay soft opening via providing guests access to the new Splashaway Bay...
April 23, 2019
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Celestyal Cruises Announces 2020 Adriatic Itineraries
Celestyal Cruises announced it is taking its cruise program west in 2020 fall for 6 departures in the Adriatic, calling at 7 new destinations in...
April 23, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Unveils a Strategic Sustainability Partnership
Virgin Voyages and Emerald Brand announced a strategic sustainability partnership in order to deliver Virgin Voyages’ Sailors a Tree-Free and...
April 22, 2019
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Carnival Announces New Kids' Program
Carnival Cruise Line announced it is expanding its onboard youth programming via an exclusive partnership with Zumbini to offer high-energy early...
April 22, 2019
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