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Carnival Cancels 3 Caribbean Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line was forced to cancel 3 Carnival Vista itineraries due to ongoing propulsion issues impacting the cruising speed of the ship...
June 20, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Sapphire Princess to Extend Season in Asia 2020
Princess Cruises announced that the liner Sapphire Princess will have an extended season in Asia in 2020 following ship's 6th homeporting season in...
June 20, 2019 - Accidents
Carnival Cruise Line Addresses Concerns about Dominican Republic
John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, addressed concerns about voyages to the Dominican Republic following multiple media...
June 20, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Azamara Club Cruises Rebranded as Azamara
The luxury cruise operator Azamara Club Cruises announced on Tuesday, June 18, it is rebranding to Azamara and "shifting the focus even further...
June 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
First-Ever Ferry Services Launched Between Bulgaria and Turkey
The first sea bus transportation between Bulgaria and Turkey was started on Tuesday, June 18, as a ferry carried passengers from the Bulgarian port...
June 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Endeavor to Make 3 Japan-Based Cruises from Tokyo 2020
The expedition ship Crystal Endeavor, designed to cruise to Antarctic Peninsula, Adelie Coast, Ross Sea, South Georgia (UK), Falkland Islands...
June 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Rainforest Cruises Announces the Addition of Mekong Jewel
Rainforest Cruises (luxury travel brand) introduced the new river cruiser - RV Mekong Jewel, which is due to sail on Mekong River through Vietnam and...
June 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Celebrates Grand Opening of New Addition at McKinley Chalet Resort
Holland America Line held a grand opening ceremony for the line's new luxury guest accommodations at McKinley Chalet Resort (Denali Park, Alaska) on...
June 19, 2019 - Accidents
5-Year-Old Medevaced from Ovation of the Sea
A 5-year-old girl has been medevaced from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing in the Gastineau Channel outside of Juneau, Alaska Sunday afternoon...
June 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Coin Ceremony Held for Carnival Mardi Gras
Construction officially started on Carnival Cruise Line’s biggest ship ever, Mardi Gras. The 180,000 GT vessel is scheduled to debut in 2020...
June 18, 2019 - Accidents
At Least 18 Dead After a Ferry Sinks Near the Indonesian Island of Java
The death toll from a sinking Indonesian ferryboat rose to 18, authorities said on Tuesday, June 18, the latest maritime tragedy to hit the...
June 18, 2019 - Accidents
Air Force Major Drowns in Caribbean Princess' Pool
A US Air Force major drowned in a pool aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship. According to a statement by the medical examiner's office, 37-year...
June 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
US Military Planes Allowed to Operate from Galapagos Island Airfield
Ecuador will enable US military aircraft to utilize the Galapagos Island airport. US planes will be operating from San Cristobal airport according to...
June 17, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines Announces 2020 Itineraries
Victory Cruise Lines, which is committed to small-ship cruising on the Great Lakes and along the North American coasts, announced their 2020 cruise...
June 17, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Nanaimo Welcomes First of 3 Cruise Ships in 2019
A Monaco-based luxury cruise line received a welcome in Nanaimo (Vancouver Island, BC Canada) on Sunday, June 16. Season's first cruise vessel...
June 17, 2019