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Symphony of the Seas Completes Sea Trials
STX France shipyard announced that the first sea trials of Symphony of the Seas had been successful. The sea trials took place from February 15...
February 19, 2018
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Queen Elizabeth to Be Based in Melbourne
One of the most famous cruise ships in the world will be based in Australia for over 100 days during 2019-2020 summer. Rather than having Sydney...
February 19, 2018
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Princess Cruises Introduces Its 4th Culinary Cruise
Princess Cruises announced its 4th Culinary Cruise featuring popular food journalist Bill Esparza. The new culinary trip sails the west coast...
February 19, 2018
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First Ever Vegan Cruise Launched in Australia
A trip described by its organizers as the 'first ever vegan-themed cruise to leave Australian shores sets sail later in 2018. The Whole Connection...
February 19, 2018
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Queen Mary 2 Sets Sail for New York Fashion Week in September
Cunard flagship, Queen Mary 2, will set sail for New York Fashion Week in September, joined by University of Westminster undergraduates who are due...
February 18, 2018
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VIDEO: Hurtigruten's Newest Ship Launched
The newest ship of Hurtigruten, MS Roald Amundsen, was launched in Ulsteinvik, Norway on Saturday, February 17. The vessel will sail an expedition...
February 18, 2018
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VIDEO: Norwegian Bliss Float Out Timelapse
On Saturday, February 17, the new Norwegian Bliss cruise ship was floated out of the building hall of Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany...
February 18, 2018
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Oceania Еxpands Bistro Lunch Service
Oceania Cruises revealed fleet-wide expansion of its bistro lunch service and introduced a new slate of menus with over 600 new dishes. Debuted in...
February 18, 2018
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Victory Launches New Mexican All-Inclusive Cruise
Victory Cruise Lines created a 9-night all-inclusive cruise from Miami FL to Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The sailing features 3 of the most popular...
February 17, 2018
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Cunard Flagship Featured on TV Series Vacation Creation
For the 2nd time, Cunard flagship RMS Queen Mary 2 is featured on Vacation Creation with Andrea Feczko and Tommy Davidson, which airs today, February...
February 17, 2018
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Maritime Professionals Gather in Turku in May
NaviGate, an international fair for maritime professionals, has been organised at Turku Fair and Congress Center (Finland) from May 16 to 17, 2018...
February 17, 2018
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Holland America Unveils Culinary-Themed EXC Tours
The long-time partnership between FOOD & WINE and Holland America has delivered immersive culinary experiences for over a dozen years. Now the...
February 17, 2018
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Princess Cays Boasts After Renovations
The exclusive island destination for Princess Cruises passengers, Princess Cays, now offers renovated areas, program enhancements and newly...
February 16, 2018
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P&O Raises Service Charge
One of Britain’s largest cruise lines will raise stipulated gratuity by 17% next month. Travelers on a 2-week cruise will be billed for almost...
February 16, 2018
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Speedcast Boasts Expanded Relationship with Royal Caribbean
Speedcast International Ltd, provider of highly reliable, fully managed, remote communication & IT solutions, announced it had extended its...
February 16, 2018
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