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Celebrity Cruises Increases Gratuities
Celebrity Cruises joined sister line Royal Caribbean in hiking gratuities for 2018. Effective January 2, the Miami-based cruise line is...
December 31, 2017
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Barbados Welcomes Record Number of Cruise Passengers
Friday, December 29, 2017, became a significant day in the history of cruise sector in Barbados, as the island welcomed its record 812864th cruise...
December 31, 2017
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CroisiEurope Introduces Oberammergau Passion Play Danube Cruise 2020
European river cruise operator CroisiEurope announced details of an 8-day Danube cruise which includes a stay in Oberammergau with seats for the...
December 31, 2017
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Visby to Double Cruise Passengers' Number
The new cruise terminal of CMP will soon open in Visby (Gotland Island, Sweden). The construction project is currently moving towards completion, and...
December 30, 2017
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SeaDream Unveils 2018 Spring Caribbean Season
SeaDream Yacht Club, popular for showcasing the most picturesque harbors and ports, will visit the beauty of the Caribbean next year from January...
December 30, 2017
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Holland America Cruise Ship Visits Havana Despite Setback in Ties
A new U.S. cruise ship docked on Thursday, December 28, in Port Havana in a bid to promote Cuba as one of the most important destinations in the...
December 30, 2017
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Passenger Dies in Napier
An elderly passenger onboard Diamond Princess has suddenly died Thursday afternoon, December 28, while the vessel was berthed in Napier. The man...
December 30, 2017
Accidents
Meyer Werft and Neptun Werft Unveil New Environment Technology
Meyer Werft and Neptun Werft saw continued further growth in their order books with new orders for cruise sector, according to the company's press...
December 29, 2017
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Azerbaijan and Russia to Organize Cruises on Caspian Sea
Russia and Azerbaijan will organize cruise trips on Caspian Sea, according to Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC which reported the news on December 28...
December 29, 2017
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Passenger Medevaced From AIDAcara
A passenger has been winched from AIDA Cruises ship in Torres Strait on Thursday, December 28. According to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority...
December 29, 2017
Accidents
Ferry Service Maine-Nova Scotia to Return with Terminal Upgrades
The ferry service connecting Maine with Nova Scotia may return in case Portland ME finds US$2 million to upgrade its ferry terminal. Ferry...
December 29, 2017
Cruise Industry
Windstar Voted Best Boutique Cruise Line
Windstar was named the world's #1 Boutique Cruise Line by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the 2nd year in a row. 20 boutique...
December 28, 2017
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Ferries Cancelled in Newfoundland and Labrador Due to High Seas
Much of Newfoundland and Labrador has been under wind or blizzard warnings on yesterday, December 27, and Marine Atlantic ferry service between North...
December 28, 2017
Cruise Industry
New Artist to Join Carnival LIVE 2018
Songwriter and singer Carly Rae Jepsen joined Carnival Cruise Line’s roster of artists who are expected to perform for Carnival LIVE in 2018...
December 28, 2017
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Seabourn Reveals 2018 Signature Savings Event
Seabourn is celebrating 30th anniversary with Seabourn 2018 Signature Savings Event, featuring exceptional savings and a variety of value-added...
December 28, 2017
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