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Genting HK Trims Down Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line
GHK-Genting Hong Kong Ltd and two other shareholders of NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd are currently offering for sale a total of 15 million...
August 13, 2017
Cruise Industry
Seabourn Unveils New "Extended Explorations"
The finest ultra-luxury cruise line in the world, Seabourn, offers new Extended Explorations cruises onboard Seabourn Sojourn during her fall 2018...
August 12, 2017
Cruise Industry
AIDAperla and AIDAprima to Offer Canary Islands and Mediterranean Cruises
From November 2017, cruise passengers will soak up plenty of sun on the sister ships of the new AIDA Cruises generation. Travellers aboard...
August 12, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Dream Forced to Skip Visit to Cozumel
Carnival Dream guests were forced to forgo Friday's (August 11) planned visit to Cozumel due to a "technical issue" which sent the New Orleans...
August 12, 2017
Accidents
Construction of New Shipbuilding Hall Started at MV Werften
The symbolic first cut of spade, carried out by Genting Group Chairman & CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Rostock’s senior mayor Roland Methling...
August 11, 2017
Cruise Industry
Penang Overwhelmed by Cruise Passengers
An unprecedented number of cruise ship arrivals in 2017 is showing that Penang's tourism business is changing, especially for retail...
August 11, 2017
Cruise Industry
Cruise Ship Struck by Lightning
The video below shows a Croisières de France/CDF ship being struck by lightning at port Genoa and then bursting into flames followed by thick...
August 11, 2017
Accidents
Quebec City Announces First Ever Cruise Month
Quebec City announced its first ever Cruise Month. It will kick off on September 16, 2017 and run through October 16. The cruising community and...
August 10, 2017
Cruise Industry
Gastro Outbreak Hits Princess Cruises Ship
Almost 100 cruise passengers on Sun Princess have suffered norovirus symptoms during a 10-day South Pacific voyage. A spokesperson for parent...
August 10, 2017
Accidents
Dead Humpback Whale Found on Bow of Princess Cruises Ship
Grand Princess has pulled into Ketchikan with a marine mammal lodged on her submerged, bulbous bow, which is a device specifically designed...
August 10, 2017
Accidents
PONANT Kimberley Expedition Drone Footage
The following spectacular drone footage was taken by acclaimed Australian photographer Nick Rains and features Kimberley highlights from new...
August 9, 2017
Cruise Industry
Costa neoClassica Leaves Costa Cruises Fleet
Costa Cruises soon announced that its Costa neoClassica ship will leave the fleet in 2018. The ship's last Costa cruise itinerary is scheduled...
August 9, 2017
Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten to Debut 2018 Explorations
The world's leader in exploration travel, Hurtigruten Cruise Line, is famous for its unique destinations. The company released exciting...
August 9, 2017
Cruise Industry
Sea Princess Prepares for Pirates
Sea Princess guests were veiled in darkness for ten days as the cruise ship prepared for a pirate attack. The ship of Princess Cruises...
August 8, 2017
Accidents
Disney to Buy a Second Caribbean Island?
Disney Cruise Line is reportedly looking for a 2nd Caribbean island for its new ships. In recent years Disney has been expanding non-Florida...
August 8, 2017
Cruise Industry