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Ambassador Cruise Line Asia's newest ship Signature joins Halong Bay sisterships
Halong Bay, a UNESCO site and one of Vietnam's most visited natural attractions is renowned for its towering limestone karsts and captivating jewel...
August 13, 2023
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GPH-Global Ports Holding signs 30-year concession for St Lucia's cruise operations
Global Ports Holding (GPH) has entered into a 30-year agreement, with the potential for a 10-year extension, in collaboration with the government of...
August 13, 2023
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Bookings open for Crystal Serenity's 2025 World Cruise
On August 30th, Crystal Cruises will commence the reservation process for a global voyage aboard Crystal Serenity set for 2025. The cruise, spanning...
August 12, 2023
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China's first international cruise in 3 years left from Shanghai on Blue Dream Star ship
China's first international cruise in three years embarked on Friday, departing from Shanghai and heading towards Japan, signaling a positive...
August 12, 2023
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2025 dates announced for the National Geographic Expeditions cruises
National Geographic Expeditions has revealed the dates for its 2025 cruises. These expedition voyages provide an immersive encounter with the natural...
August 12, 2023
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Nicko Cruises' 2024 brochure features additional ship
Nicko Cruises/fleet (the German subsidiary of Mystic Cruises USA) has unveiled its 2024 schedules, which encompass voyages on an added ship...
August 12, 2023
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Emerald Sakara departs Piraeus/Athens on inaugural voyage
Emerald Cruises' newest superyacht, Emerald Sakara, embarked on her inaugural voyage on August 5th, out of Port Piraeus/Athens Greece. The boat was...
August 12, 2023
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Cunard Line partners with Two Michelin-starred Chef Michel Roux
Cunard has revealed an exclusive collaboration with Michel Albert Roux (1960-born Michelin-starred chef). Michel Roux will be collaborating closely...
August 11, 2023
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Resorts World Cruises launching Japan itinerary out of Hong Kong
Resorts World Cruises is introducing a 6-day travel plan to Japan's Okinawa prefecture aboard Resorts World One, commencing bi-weekly departures from...
August 11, 2023
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RCI-Royal Caribbean's Icon OTS nears completion in Finland's Turku shipyard
In the wake of the COVID crisis, which led to the temporary suspension of cruise shipping operations, there has been a resurgence in cruise bookings...
August 11, 2023
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VIVA Cruises' 2024 program features 3rd newbuild riverboat Viva Enjoy
VIVA Cruises/fleet, a specialist in European river cruises, has unveiled its 2024 brochure featuring an impressive selection of 280+ voyages along...
August 11, 2023
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Ocean Majesty cruise ship retires from service
The 1966-built passenger liner MS Ocean Majesty, a venerable vessel with a rich history in the cruise industry, concluded (what is likely) its final...
August 10, 2023
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NCL’s second Prima Class cruise ship Norwegian Viva debuts out of Trieste
Norwegian Viva, the second Prima Class ship of NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, debuted out of Trieste Italy with a 9-day itinerary visiting ports in...
August 10, 2023
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RCI-Royal Caribbean International cancels Rhapsody OTS' Panama Canal season
RCI-Royal Caribbean has introduced a significant alteration to its cruise offerings on Rhapsody of the Seas ship for the winter 2023-2024 season...
August 10, 2023
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Portugal's Porto Cruise Terminal (Leixoes) boasts increased cruise activity
Cruise operations at Port Leixoes' Porto Cruise Terminal (Portugal) recorded a surge in cruise shipping activity in 2023-H1, reporting an 88...
August 10, 2023
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