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Kagoshima Islands Linked by Ferry
Amami-Oshima and Yakushima, two of the most popular tourist islands in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, are already more easily accessible together. In...
March 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's Faster to the Fun Price Raised
When sailing onboard most of Carnival Cruise Line's ships, passengers can still purchase Faster To The Fun package. However, on many of those vessels...
March 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Construction Begins on China's First Polar Expedition Cruise Ship
China has started building its first ever polar expedition cruise ship, according to state news agency Xinhua. The country looks to shipping lanes...
March 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic Endurance Keel Laid
A major milestone in the construction of the most sophisticated expedition ship in the world was marked on Saturday, March 17, via the keel laying at...
March 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Announces Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises
Holland America is introducing line's Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises during 2018 that showcase the talents of its esteemed Culinary Council...
March 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Boudicca Undergoes Extensive Refit
Fred Olsen’s cruise ship Boudicca is undergoing an extensive refit from Saturday, March 17, at Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg. The cruise...
March 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Funding Secured to Upgrade Portland Ferry Terminal
Officials figured out a way to fund US$2 million in upgrades to the terminal which houses ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia. Bay Ferries...
March 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Scanship Awarded Retrofit Contract by Norwegian
Scanship Holding ASA via its subsidiary Scanship AS, was awarded a retrofit contract by NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings). The contract is to...
March 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Announces Bon Appetit Partnership
Princess Cruises announced its new culinary shore excursion program via collaboration with the popular food lifestyle brand Bon Appetit, ...
March 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages and Ritz Carlton Unveil Details of New Ships
Two of the newest names in cruise industry soon unveiled details of their new products. Ritz-Carlton initially announced its new 3-ship yacht cruise...
March 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
HAL Nieuw Statendam to Boast Stateroom Enhancements
Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam is due to debut in December. When the cruise ship sets sail from Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, it will...
March 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Announces Ex-UK Sailings 2019
Royal Caribbean released details of line's 2019 ex-UK cruises for Explorer of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. Both liners will operate a...
March 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
MSC Adds Miami for Cuba Cruises
MSC Cruises will sail for the first time to Cuba from the United States. The Geneva-based cruise line unveiled its plans to launch regular, 7-day...
March 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Launches $900 Million Refurbishment Program
RCCL announced it had budgeted US$900 million for new refurbishment program which covers 10 cruise ships over the next 4 years. The program of Royal...
March 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Steel Cut for New Regent Ship
The steel-cutting ceremony for Seven Seas Splendor took place at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona on Wednesday, March 15. Splendor is the 2nd ship...
March 15, 2018