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Former AIDAvita cruise ship officially rebranded as Blue Dream Melody for Chinese market
Blue Dream Cruises has confirmed the acquisition of the former AIDA cruise ship AIDAvita, which will undergo rebranding and renaming as Blue Dream...
February 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line acquires Firenze ship from Costa Cruises
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has officially taken ownership of Firenze (IMO 9801691) from its sister company Costa Cruises, in a handover ceremony...
February 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCG-Royal Caribbean Group projects 40% earnings increase for 2024
The combined fleet of RCI-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, and Silversea (collectively operated by Royal Caribbean Group/RCG) served 7.6...
February 2, 2024 - Accidents
Man arrested after jumping from MSC Bellissima cruise ship in Port Naha, Japan
Authorities apprehended a man who leaped from a cruise ship and swam ashore at the Port of Naha, Japan. The incident transpired on the evening of...
February 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sea Cloud Cruises unveils 2025 Caribbean voyages out of San Juan Puerto Rico
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Caribbean season, showcasing captivating routes centered around Puerto Rico as the...
February 2, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry collision: Captain and 3rd Mate lost at sea south of Manila, Philippines
The Philippine Coast Guard has provided details regarding an unfortunate incident involving a small passenger ferry and a fast water taxi on January...
February 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises introduces 16-day Safari and Seychelles Expedition
Emerald Cruises unveils an enticing 16-day "Safari and The Seychelles" expedition, now open for booking with sailings available from December 2024 to...
February 1, 2024 - Accidents
Gastrointestinal illness/Norovirus affects 100+ passengers on Cunard's ship Queen Victoria
100+ passengers aboard a Cunard ship have fallen ill following a Norovirus outbreak. Among the 1824 individuals on MS Queen Victoria, 116 have...
February 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad's new Mediterranean cruises with National Geographic Orion ship
National Geographic Orion is set to sail through the waters of the Mediterranean during the summer of 2025. In honor of the vessel's return to this...
February 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Expansion plans: Royal Caribbean's Barcelona Terminal G acquisition
RCG/Royal Caribbean Group has emerged as the solitary contender for the forthcoming Terminal G at the Port of Barcelona (Spain), standing...
February 1, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Voyager OTS safely returns to Galveston after storm encounter
On Saturday, January 27, RCI-Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas successfully navigated back to the port of Galveston Texas USA, following her...
January 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line unveils plans for Celebration Key/Grand Bahama's new cruise port
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has disclosed further insights into Celebration Key, a highly anticipated new cruise destination located on Grand Bahama...
January 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation reroutes 12 ships due to Red Sea situation
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation & plc prioritizes the safety and security of its guests and crew, actively monitoring...
January 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
KT Marine orders Damen's Fast Ferry 4212 for South Korean route
Damen Shipyards has recently entered into an agreement to construct a Fast Ferry 4212 (FFe 4212) for the Korean ferry operator KT Marine. The...
January 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic's 2025 Cultural Expedition Voyages Unveiled
Swan Hellenic, renowned for pioneering cultural expeditions, presents an array of enriching itineraries spanning West Africa, the Mediterranean...
January 31, 2024