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Ferry Runs Aground off Jeju Island
A passenger ferry carrying 199 people onboard became stuck on rocks in the waters south of southern Jeju Island, South Korea on Monday, December...
December 25, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port Tampa Bay Moves Ahead to $10 Million Renovations
Port Tampa Bay is currently moving ahead on a USD 10 million project to renovate its 3 cruise terminals. Construction will start next May and...
December 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils SPA and Fitness Facilities Aboard Its New Expedition Class Ships
The philosophy for the new expedition ships of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, “Inspired by nature”, is reflected in the spa and fitness areas...
December 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Costa Luminosa Guests Get Ready for 2019 Around the World Cruise
2019 will start in a special way for the 2,300 passengers of Costa Luminosa, who are getting ready to depart from Venice on January 5 for an Around...
December 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Unveils New Itineraries for 2020 European Season
Cruisers looking to explore the castles of the British Isles, fjords of Norway, beaches of Greece and flavors of Italy can choose from 6 Holland...
December 23, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: AIDAnova Boat Tour with Captain Boris Becker
Launched in 2018, AIDAnova ship was built at Meyer Werft shipyard (Papenburg Germany). This is the first of three AIDA Helios-class liners. The...
December 23, 2018 - Accidents
Empress of the Seas Rescues 2 Mariners Stranded for 20 Days
A Royal Caribbean ship that was forced to change itinerary due to storms rescued a couple of sailors on Friday, December 21, who had been stranded at...
December 23, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Announces Silver Wind's Additional Refurbishment
Silversea announced plans for a 2nd extensive refurbishment of its Silver Wind, completing a major renovation project (November 26 - December 9...
December 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Alipay and WeChat Pay Available Onboard Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises announced that Chinese passengers aboard Ruby Princess are now able to utilize both Alipay and WeChat Pay payments while shopping in...
December 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises to Explore North America in 2020
Celebrity Cruises’ 2020-2021 season is expected to be the most expansive yet, with more destinations and time to explore North America...
December 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Sea Trials for MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima departed Saint-Nazaire, France on Wednesday, December 19, for first sea trials. Accompanied by tugs, she left the dock yard with more...
December 22, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Anthem of the Seas
A 79-year-old passenger suffering kidney failure symptoms was airlifted off the deck of a Royal Caribbean ship Wednesday night, December 19. The...
December 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 40% by 2030
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced a global industry commitment to reduce carbon emissions' rate fleetwide by 40% by 2030. The...
December 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Liverpool Reports 150% Rise in Cruise Passengers
Liverpool Cruise Terminal reported a 150% rise in cruise passenger numbers this year compared to 2017. Over 60 calls, with around 100,000 crew and...
December 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line Introduces Full Season of Alaska Cruises in 2020
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced it will spend a full season in Alaska between June and September 2020 onboard the newly-refurbished Queen...
December 21, 2018