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Argentina and Chile begin reopening for tourism
Argentina and Chile began reopening for tourism which means that travel to the Antarctic could soon be back. Argentina started to make...
November 17, 2020
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Global Ports Holding signs Taranto Cruise Port concession deal
The world’s largest independent cruise port operator GPH (Global Ports Holding Plc) announced that Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea had...
November 17, 2020
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Aurora Expeditions unveils the design of its second expedition ship, Sylvia Earle
Following the recent release of Aurora Expeditions’ new external design of Sylvia Earle, the cruise line introduced the interior design of its...
November 17, 2020
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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ship Grand Celebration sold for scrap
Reportedly, the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ship Grand Celebration (previously named "Carnival Celebration" and "Costa Celebration") has been sold...
November 17, 2020
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When are Disney Cruise Line’s newest ships entering service?
In a recent discussion by Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Chapek, during the company’s 2020-Q4 earnings call about when the 3 newest ships...
November 16, 2020
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Port Lyttelton NZ's new $67 million cruise berth welcomes the first ship amidst pandemic
The Professor Khromov ship (fka Spirit of Enderby) departed from Vladivostok Russia and docked on Monday, November 16, at Port Lyttelton...
November 16, 2020
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100,000 sign up for Royal Caribbean's free volunteer cruises
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) President and CEO Michael Bayley said in a Facebook post that 100,000 people had already signed up for the line's...
November 16, 2020
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Irish ferries to be re-routed from Pembrokeshire, Wales after Brexit
There is a ‘strong likelihood’ Brexit will result in freight and passenger ferries (RoPax ships) re-routed away from Pembrokeshire...
November 16, 2020
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Scenic and Emerald introduce ‘Super Earlybird’ offers on cruises in 2022
Scenic Cruises And Tours and Emerald Cruises released a new "Super Earlybird" promo sale featuring savings of up to 30% on all 2022 itineraries...
November 15, 2020
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US Democrats ask CDC to resume its no-sail order on ship cruises
Two US Democrats asked the CDC agency's Director (Robert Redfield) to resume the "no-sail" order for cruise shipping on Friday, November 13, after a...
November 15, 2020
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Sea Princess becomes MS Charming - China's second large cruise ship
China is currently preparing to launch its second domestic cruise ship operation with a newly acquired large liner. The handover of the former Sea...
November 15, 2020
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Coral Expeditions announces expanded Kimberley Australia 2021 cruise schedule
Coral Expeditions Australia released a revised and expanded cruise schedule for 2021. A total of 40 Kimberley coastal voyages are planned on the...
November 14, 2020
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Palfinger Marine completes Allure of the Seas ship's drydock
Palfinger Marine’s US-based experts were able to attend RCI-Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas ship after the 2020 spring drydock season had...
November 14, 2020
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Public transport authority Skyss to electrify 20 ferries in Western Norway
Public transport authority Skyss will electrify 20 ferries in Western Norway's road network in 2020, allowing the reduction of CO2 emissions by 90...
November 14, 2020
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UK government allows cruises to resume from late-January 2021
The UK government is working on a package of measures that include the restart of cruises from the UK in late-January 2021. The measures include the...
November 14, 2020
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