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Viking Cruises extends suspension of voayges through August 31
Viking announced it will not operate any ocean and river voyages through August 31, 2020 (this way effectively canceling company's entire summer...
May 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises cancels maiden voyage of Spirit of Adventure
The UK-based luxury travel brand Saga Cruises announced that the delivery of the newbuild Spirit of Adventure will be delayed and the inaugural...
May 29, 2020
Accidents
Hawaii may not see cruise ships until 2021-H2
Hawaii USA may not see any cruise ship calls until the second half of 2021, according to a report by Hawaii’s Department of Business...
May 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Iona ship to enter drydock in Rotterdam
P&O Cruises' newest ship - MS Iona - will be relocated from Germany to Holland (Rotterdam) for inspection work. The newbuild (by Meyer Werft) was...
May 29, 2020
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VIDEO: Crystal Cruises 2023 World Voyage of Crystal Serenity
The themed "Wild Kingdoms and Exotic Discoveries" world voyage of Crystal Serenity is packed with 73 destinations, including 5 maiden ports and 16...
May 28, 2020
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TUI's Marella Cruises extends shipping suspension through July 30
Due to the ongoing travel restrictions, TUI UK & Ireland (Marella's managing company) confirmed that is extending the cancellations of all...
May 28, 2020
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AQSC cancels the entire 2020 season for Victory Cruise Lines ships
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company cancelled the entire 2020 season for its Victory Cruise Lines ships, Victory I and Victory II, and pushed back...
May 28, 2020
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AIDA and Costa cruise lines extend shipping suspension through July 31
AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruises both cancelled all of their scheduled itineraries through and including July 31, and plan to resume operations on...
May 28, 2020
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Celestyal Cruises extends suspension of sailings until July 30
Celestyal Cruises is the latest passenger shipping company to extend cruise suspension due to the pandemic until July 30, 2020. Operations are...
May 27, 2020
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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line resumes operations on July 25
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced that its sailings will resume onboard Grand Celebration on July 25 and onboard Grand Classica on October 2...
May 27, 2020
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Vantage Travel Cruise Line charters Ocean Odyssey in 2022
The Boston MA-based premium river cruise brand Vantage Travel announced that its new 162-passenger Ocean Odyssey ship is scheduled for launch in...
May 27, 2020
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Shipyard De Hoop delivers Amadeus Imperial to Luftner Cruises
Shipyard De Hoop (shipbuilder in Lobith, Holland)) delivered a newbuild riverboat - Amadeus Imperial - to Luftner Cruises. In special conditions...
May 27, 2020
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5 CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ships arrive at Port Durban, South Africa
South Africa allowed five CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ships to dock at Port Durban, South Africa, this week. The liners have been given permission to...
May 26, 2020
Cruise Industry
200 Mauritian crew stranded onboard NCL-Norwegian Epic begging to return home
About 200 crew (Mauritius nationals) are currently stranded on the Norwegian Cruise Line-owned ship Norwegian Epic, waiting for a charter flight to...
May 26, 2020
Accidents
CCL-Carnival Breeze sails into Dubrovnik carrying 93 Croatian crew
Carnival Cruise Lines' ship Carnival Breeze repatriated 93 Croatian crew after docking at Port Gruz (Dubrovnik Croatia) on Tuesday, May 26. The...
May 26, 2020
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