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Cruise ship passengers to pay an extra $2 in Ketchikan
In case cruise ship passengers stop in Port Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island, Alaska) in 2021, they are likely to pay an extra US$2 in head taxes...
October 31, 2020
Cruise Industry
Why Virgin Voyages selected DeCurtis Shield?
Virgin Voyages announced it had selected DeCurtis Shield as a core component in the line's “Voyage Well” program. Virgin's “Voyage...
October 31, 2020
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RCC-Royal Caribbean Cruises makes using FCCs easier
RCC-Royal Caribbean Cruises changed a rule about how passengers can use their FCC (future cruise credits) to make it easier if a guest has leftover...
October 31, 2020
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VIDEO: P&O Cruises Iona timelapse
P&O Cruises released a timelapse video showing its largest-ever cruise ship being built. Viewers can see the 2-year build process for the US...
October 31, 2020
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Cruise ships and yachts allowed to dock in Thailand
Cruise ships and yachts will already be allowed to dock in Thailand. Visitors will be allowed to disembark under the Special Tourist Visa. The new...
October 31, 2020
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Silversea Cruises' Silver Moon delivered in Ancona, Italy
The contractual delivery of Silversea Cruises' Silver Moon - the 2nd of 3 new ultra-luxury cruise ships Fincantieri is building for the Royal...
October 30, 2020
Cruise Industry
CDC lifts no-sail order, cruise stocks rise
Cruise stocks rose on Friday, October 30, after the USA's CDC agency announced it would replace the nearly 8-month old "no-sail" order with the less...
October 30, 2020
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Rising COVID-19 cases force cruise lines to cancel sailings in Europe
New lockdown measures in France and Germany this week due to fast-rising numbers of COVID cases forced at least 6 cruise shipping companies to cancel...
October 30, 2020
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Costa Cruises updates upcoming winter 2020-2021 sailings
Considering the limitations in place in some European countries, and in light of the epidemiological situation due to the pandemic, Costa Cruises...
October 30, 2020
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TUI River Cruises and Marella open bookings for 2022 summer sailings
TUI River Cruises and Marella Cruises UK announced they will open bookings for their 2022 summer programmes on November 5, 2020. TUI also revealed...
October 30, 2020
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Big cruise ships banned from Canada at least until February 2021
According to Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau, big cruise ships will be banned from Canadian waters until at least the end of February 2021...
October 30, 2020
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Port Canaveral reports US$18 million loss in 2019-2020 budget year
Port Canaveral (Orlando City, Florida) ended its 2019-2020 budget year with USD 18,36 million loss, attributing much of it to the pandemic. The CDC...
October 29, 2020
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AIDA Cruises cancels all November sailings
AIDA Cruises today announced it is temporarily pausing its sailings for November, canceling all voyages planned between October 31 and November 30...
October 29, 2020
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Atlas Ocean Voyages includes complimentary pre-cruise tours for summer 2021
The Mystic Cruises-owned brand Atlas Ocean Voyages announced a limited-time promo offer providing travelers with a complimentary pre-cruise tour with...
October 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Group trademarks names for new cruise ship venues
On October 23, 2020, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group filed 4 trademarks with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Vue Bar (October 23) under the category...
October 29, 2020
Cruise Industry