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Alaskan Dream Runs Aground North of Sitka
The small cruise ship Alaskan Dream ran aground Saturday morning, June 30, north of Sitka (Baranof Island, Alaska). All passengers and crew were...
July 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VARD to Design and Build New Ship for Hapag-Lloyd
Vard Holdings Ltd announced it had secured a new contract for the design and building of a luxury expedition cruise ship for German cruise line Hapag...
July 4, 2018 - Accidents
VIDEO: At Least 12 Killed as Ferry Runs Aground off Sulawesi
At least 12 people died and frantic rescue operation was underway today, July 3, off the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia for dozens of passengers...
July 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Ferry Link in 6 Years Sets Off Between Mainland Portugal and Madeira
The first ferry link between mainland Portugal and Madeira in 6 years set off on Monday, July 2, from Funchal, en-route to Algarve. The ferry is due...
July 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Announces Letter of Intent for 2 Ultra-Luxury Expedition Ships
Seabourn announced it had signed a Letter of Intent for the building of two new ultra-luxury expedition vessels with new partnership between...
July 3, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Cunard QM2
An elderly woman has been medevaced by medical helicopter from a Cunard cruise ship off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard said its Air...
July 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
MS Prinsendam Leaves HAL
Holland America announced that its ms Prinsendam had been sold and leaves the fleet on July 1, 2019 to become part of the German cruise line Phoenix...
July 3, 2018 - Accidents
B.C. Ferry Ship Stuck in Prince Rupert Terminal
The BC FERRIES ship Northern Adventure (formerly Korais) experienced mechanical problems and was stuck in Prince Rupert terminal Sunday...
July 2, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises Introduces New Vegan Menu
Luxury cruise line Oceania expanded its vegan offerings onboard all 6 of its ships, making the company one of the most vegan-friendly on the high...
July 2, 2018 - Accidents
Carnival Glory Saves Norwegian Getaway Crew Member
A Carnival cruise ship came to the rescue of a Norwegian crew member who went overboard on Saturday. According to multiple reports, Norwegian...
July 2, 2018 - Cruise Industry
India Boosts Cruise Tourism Industry
In India, rising household incomes and robust economic growth are giving a boost to cruise industry. Currently, more people are opting to spend...
July 2, 2018 - Cruise Industry
CMV Astor to Depart Australia March 2019
After 6 years of cruising from Adelaide and Fremantle and carrying more than 115,000 passengers, CMV Astor is due to depart in March 2019. Before...
July 2, 2018 - Accidents
Crew Member Goes Overboard from NCL Ship
The U.S. Coast Guard is still searching for an NCL Norwegian crew member who fell overboard on Saturday, June 30, off the coast of Cuba. The 33-year...
July 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Announces Sip & Sail Promotion
Princess Cruises announced its newest Sip & Sail promotion offering free beverages onboard. 6 to 56 day cruises to various destinations around...
July 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
New Ferry Route Now Links Sporades to Thessaloniki
For the first time in 10 years, a ferry service was launched on Saturday, June 30, connecting Thessaloniki (northern Greece) with Crete and the...
July 1, 2018