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68 Passengers Rescued From Stricken Robben Island Ferry
An estimated 68 passengers were rescued from a Robben Island ferry off Cape Town. The ferry got into trouble in rough seas on Friday afternoon. The...
September 16, 2017
Accidents
Costa neoRomantica Drifts Away From Port
See here how the Costa neoRomantica ship drifts away from port at Mahe Seychelles. Starting in April 2017, the ship was based in Asia...
September 15, 2017
Accidents
St Thomas and St Martin Off the Cruise Schedules
A research note by Instinet analyst Harry Curtis estimates it could take "several quarters or more" to repair Saint Thomas USVI and...
September 15, 2017
Accidents
Passenger Medevaced From Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
A 72-year-old cruise passenger arrived safely to Maui on Wednesday, September 13, after being medevaced 170 mi from a Royal Caribbean ship...
September 15, 2017
Accidents
Ferry Boat Capsizes in Norrthern India - 19 Killed and 30 Missing
At least 30 people are missing and 19 dead after a boat capsized in northern India today, September 14. The ferry boat was carrying workers to...
September 14, 2017
Accidents
Cruise Ship Murder Trial Delayed
The October 23 murder trial for a St.George man who was accused of killing his wife during Alaskan cruise in July aboard Emerald Princess, will be...
September 14, 2017
Accidents
250000 Cruise Ship Visitors Expected in Dunedin
Dunedin (Port Chalmers, New Zealand) is set for another rise in cruise ship numbers, with 2018-2019 season showing anything seen before. Up to twice...
September 14, 2017
Cruise Industry
One Year to Go Until Majestic Princess Sails into Sydney
Yesterday, September 13, marked one year until the newest and most luxurious ship in Princess Cruises fleet, Majestic Princess, arrives in...
September 14, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Construction of Costa Smeralda Starts at Meyer Turku
The official steel-cutting ceremony for the first of two Costa Cruises newbuilds to be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas) was held on...
September 14, 2017
Cruise Industry
Dubai Harbour to Boast a Second Cruise Terminal
Dubai Harbour will boast a 2nd cruise terminal in addition to the one revealed in January. Dubai will be the first cruise ship destination to...
September 13, 2017
Cruise Industry
CLIA Australasia Masters Conference to Sail on Genting Dream
This Saturday, September 16, 29 travel agents from Australia and New Zealand set sail on Genting Dream ship for Cruise Lines International...
September 13, 2017
Cruise Industry
Record-Breaking Mein Schiff 3 Arrives at London Terminal in Tilbury
A record was broken yesterday, September 12, at London International Cruise Terminal. Mein Schiff 3 sailed into London Cruise Terminal...
September 13, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Elation Rescues Stranded Sailor
When Irma hit, the Carnival Elation ship was in the middle of her scheduled dry dock in Freeport. In order to safely navigate the hurricane...
September 13, 2017
Accidents
VIDEO: Quark Expeditions' World Explorer
Quark Expeditions announced its 2018-2019 Antarctica program expected to introduce a new luxury expedition cruise ship, World Explorer. The...
September 12, 2017
Cruise Industry
Cruise Ships Sail From Florida Again
Cruise ships are back in operation in Florida after Irma, beginning today, September 12, as soon as ports reopen. However, it may be difficult for...
September 12, 2017
Accidents