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Port of Brisbane to Receive Its 26th Terminal
A new CityCat terminal is due to be built at the US$100 million Howard Smith Wharves in what will become Brisbane’s 26th passenger terminal...
November 8, 2018
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Marella Spirit Sold for Scrap
Former Marella Spirit (Thomson Spirit) cruise ship that had until recently been operated by British company Marella Cruises under charter, has...
November 7, 2018
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VIDEO: American Countess Cut in Half as Part of Planned Lengthening
American Queen Steamboat Company released its new time-lapse video of building progress on American Countess at Louisiana's Gulf Island Shipyard in...
November 7, 2018
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Fred Olsen Introduces Caribbean ‘Voluntourism’ Shore Experiences
Following the success of 2017 fundraising across Fred Olsen's fleet in support of Caribbean hurricane relief effort, when generous passengers...
November 7, 2018
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Carnival and Royal Caribbean Turn Routes to Istanbul's Yenikapı
World's largest cruise companies - Carnival and Royal Caribbean - turned their routes to Port Yenikapı (Istanbul) - major cargo and...
November 7, 2018
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Carnival Launches Cruise Joint Venture with CSSC
The contracts sealing the agreements announced in February last year, concerning the building of 2 cruise ships for "CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping...
November 6, 2018
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Fincantieri Signs Contract Defining Cruise Park Project
At the presence of Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic development & Labor Luigi Di Maio and Chairman of Cassa depositi e...
November 6, 2018
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Princess Cruises Announces Features and Initial Itinerary for Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises announced that when its next newbuild, Enchanted Princess, starts service in June 2020, she will be named in Southampton and sail an...
November 6, 2018
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Azamara Cruises Ship Makes Maiden Call to Qatar
Azamara Cruises' ship Azamara Quest made her maiden visit to Qatar. The cruise liner, carrying 400 crew and 650 passengers docked at Doha Port...
November 6, 2018
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Base at Least One “Leonardo” Class Ship in Southampton
Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that at least 1 of its six 3,300-passenger “Leonardo” class ships will be based in Southampton...
November 5, 2018
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Royal Caribbean Introduces Carbon Offset Program
Royal Caribbean Cruises signed an agreement with US wholesale energy provider Southern Power for itss 200 MW Reading Wind Facility. The initiative...
November 5, 2018
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Sidney-Anacortes Ferry Resumes Service
The cruiseferry run between Anacortes WA and San Juan Islands resumed via full 4-boat service on Sunday, November 4. Washington State Ferries said...
November 5, 2018
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St Maarten Kicks Off 2018-2019 High Cruise Season
St Maarten Port is kicking off 2018-2019 high cruise season in November, with a number of multiple-ship days on its agenda. The first 6-ship day is...
November 5, 2018
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Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link Study Approved
The cabinet of Greece decided on November 1 to conduct a new study into the efficiency of setting up ferry service connecting Greece and Cyprus...
November 4, 2018
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American Airlines Partners with Carnival to Bring Great Deals
American Airlines (PlaneMapper) partnered with Carnival Cruise Line and now brings exclusive flycruise deals. Any member of the AAdvantage...
November 4, 2018
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