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Debut of the world's largest cruise ship delayed by the Coronavirus crisis
The construction of the world's biggest cruise ship was delayed. Citing the impact of the pandemic, the future shipowner Royal Caribbean announced...
July 20, 2020
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Windstar Cruises retrofits its fleet for health and safety
In order to address health concerns brought on by the pandemic, the premium travel brand Windstar Cruises committed to a holistic Beyond Ordinary...
July 19, 2020
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German shipyard Meyer Werft suspends operations for 6 weeks
German shipyard Meyer Werft halts production and suspends operations from Monday, July 20, for 6 weeks (through August 30) due to a slump in orders...
July 19, 2020
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Crew repatriation efforts of Carnival Cruise Line near completion
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is now in the final stages of repatriating its crew. 26,000+ crew were sent home from the CCL’s 26 ships. The...
July 18, 2020
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Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration cruise ships to be scrapped in Turkey
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's vessel Carnival Fantasy (1990-built, 30-years-old) has been sold for scrap. The ship is currently on a 14-day...
July 18, 2020
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Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean groups receive UK state aid
In the UK, RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Carnival PLC (both are UK entities of the two world's largest cruise companies) received millions of...
July 18, 2020
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Explorer Dream's crew test negative for COVID-19 and return onboard
Genting Cruise Lines (subsidiary of GHK-Genting Hong Kong Ltd) is the first large cruise company to restart voyages via the deployment of Explorer...
July 18, 2020
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RCI-Royal Caribbean International cancels cruises through October 1
RCCL-Royal Caribbean Group announced that most voyagess in the RCI-Royal Caribbean International's schedule through October 1, 2020, were cancelled...
July 17, 2020
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UK's FCO updates travel advice to allow river cruises
It has been a week since the UK Government hindered the passenger shipping industry, with the FCO (UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office) advising...
July 17, 2020
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Green Yard takes over Norway’s bankrupt Kleven Verft
Norwegian ship recycling company Green Yard AS (Feda, Norway) takes over the Kleven Verft shipyard (Ulsteinvik, Hareidlandet Island, Norway) that...
July 17, 2020
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CDC extends No-Sail Order until September 30
On Thursday (July 16), Due to the ongoing pandemic, the US CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) released a new, 20-page no-sail...
July 17, 2020
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Holland America sold the cruise ships Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Fred Olsen
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing two new fleetmates as the UK-based company plans to strengthen its brand and evolve to sailing on the other...
July 16, 2020
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Princess Cruises 2021-2022 Panama Canal program
On July 22, 2020, The Carnival Corporation-owned premium brand Princess Cruises is launching Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 itinerary program with Panama...
July 16, 2020
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Viking Cruises launches new ship for Mekong River
Viking River Cruises announced it will launch a new ship in summer 2021 for its "Magnificent Mekong" cruisetour. Currently under construction, the...
July 16, 2020
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Celestyal Cruises purchased Costa Cruises' ship NeoRomantica
Celestyal Cruises purchased from Costa Cruises (Carnival Corporation-owned company) the 27-year-old liner Costa NeoRomantica. The 1993-built...
July 16, 2020
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