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Princess Cruises Adds MedallionNet to 6 More Ships in 2020
Princess Cruises announced it continues the expansion of its MedallionNet Wi-Fi, giving more passengers the chance to enjoy the fast and unlimited...
August 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Line Adds SIX: The Musical
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled that the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s 6 wives, SIX, will debut onboard the...
August 11, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Dies After Falling Overboard from Sun Princess
The body of a 41-year-old Taiwanese passenger has been recovered from the ocean after the woman fell from the 11th deck of a Princess Cruises ship...
August 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Introduces New Itineraries for Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages, the new adults-only cruise line due to debut in 2020, announced itineraries for the fall-winter season 2020-2021. The new...
August 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Strong Winds Disrupt Channel Ferry Crossings
Passengers are currently stuck on cross-Channel ferries as Port Dover operates a "one ship in, one ship out" policy because of high winds. P&...
August 10, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Overboard from Majestic Princess
On August 7, 2019, a 45-year-old male passenger of Chinese origin has intentionally jumped overboard from Majestic Princess while the liner was en...
August 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Demonstration Zone to Be Established in Shanghai
Shanghai is expected to establish a demonstration zone for cruise tourism. This is part of the plans of the port to become a hub for the industry...
August 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal Scheduled for Expansion
The RM 155 million expansion works at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) are scheduled to begin next month. Upon the planned completion in a year...
August 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises Introduces West End Musical-Themed Afternoon Tea
The Great Musical Afternoon Tea is due to be a weekly offering with everything themed around the biggest shows and songs, from the food names to...
August 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Seattle's Colman Dock Ferry Terminal Building Closes Forever
The Colman Dock ferry terminal building that is in use for over 50 years on the Seattle waterfront is closing forever this month. Crews are preparing...
August 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Fantasy Fails Health Inspection
Carnival Fantasy has failed its most recent health inspection in July. The cruise liner, which is homeported in Port Mobile, Alabama, has scored 77...
August 9, 2019 - Accidents
Holland America Ship Cancels Visit to Devon Due to Storm
A Holland America Line ship with 1,400+ passengers had to cancel a call at Devon on Friday, August 9, due to the inclement weather. MS Rotterdam...
August 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Scenic Eclipse Helicopter Trial
Scenic Cruises released footage of the final tests and trials of Airbus H130 helicopters. The following video shows the helicopters landing on the...
August 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Buys Paul Gauguin Cruises
French passenger shipping company PONANT announced plans to acquire French Polynesia & South Pacific specialist Paul Gauguin Cruises. After the...
August 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Venice Bans Cruise Ships from Entering the Historic City Centre
Venice Italy will start rerouting cruise liners away from city's historic downtown, in a victory for locals tired of the huge vessels. Some...
August 8, 2019