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AIDAmira to be renamed "Ambition" and sail for Ambassador Cruise Line
A 2nd cruise ship is being added to the fleet of UK start-up company Ambassador Cruise Line (new brand) in 2023, signaling its confidence in the...
January 27, 2022
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P&O Australia and CCL-Carnival cancel 15+ cruises until May 28
Cruise companies express further disappointment with the Australian government’s inaction over the return to cruising. P&O Australia and...
January 27, 2022
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AIDA expands its Selection Program, AIDAmira sold to Ambassador Cruise Line
The Carnival Corporation-owned company AIDA Cruises is further expanding its Selection program. AIDAselection voyages will be offered and further...
January 27, 2022
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MSC Cruises considers expanding into the aviation industry with a takeover of ITA Airways
MSC Cruises announced it considered expanding into the aviation industry via a planned takeover of ITA Airways in partnership with Lufthansa. ITA...
January 27, 2022
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DCL-Disney Cruise Line adds Pixar Day at Sea on select Disney Fantasy 2023 sailings
DCL-Disney Cruise Line passengers will be immersed in the stories of their favorite heroes during the new Pixar Day at Sea onboard special sailings...
January 26, 2022
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Viking Cruises creates onboard COVID test labs to daily screen passengers and crew
Viking Cruises are creating onboard test laboratories in order to screen passengers and crew daily. In the solution lies sensor technology from Raa...
January 26, 2022
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CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's guests use the VeriFLY app to upload vaccination status & testing results
A new COVID tool tested over the week on a CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ship was “a success,” as over 85% of passengers took part in the...
January 26, 2022
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Fred Olsen's cruise ship Borealis remains docked in Liverpool until February 11
A Fred Olsen Cruise Line's ship remains docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal (England UK) for several weeks. MS Borealis has been berthed at the...
January 26, 2022
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Bookings open for CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Jubilee
Bookings opened for the inaugural 2023 & 2024 schedule of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Jubilee from Port Galveston (Texas USA). CCL...
January 25, 2022
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Ambassador Cruise Line launches agent concession scheme for 2022-2023 maiden Ambience sailings
Ambassador Cruise Line launched its agent concession scheme for the 2022-2023 maiden sailings of Ambassador Ambience. The new concession scheme will...
January 25, 2022
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Virgin Voyages introduces cabin refurbishment on Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages’ ship Scarlet Lady boasts a dynamic cabin design with intelligent architecture. Both Scarlet and Valiant Lady (Virgin’s...
January 25, 2022
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Keel Laid for Sunstone Ships' 6th Infinity-Class vessel Ocean Albatros
SunStone Ships, the largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry in the world, announced the successful keel laying of Ocean Albatros...
January 25, 2022
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VIDEO: Seabourn launching new brand campaign “This Is Your Moment”
The Carnival Corporation-owned ultra-premium travel brand Seabourn Cruises launched a dynamic new brand campaign to focus on empowered travel...
January 24, 2022
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Viking boosts Lerwick Harbour’s cruise activity
The rebuilding of Lerwick Harbour’s cruise traffic in the aftermath of COVID restrictions will receive extra impetus in February with the...
January 24, 2022
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P&O Cruises UK partners with the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep
P&O Cruises UK revealed a new partnership with Aardman Animations Ltd/aka Aardman Studios (1972-founded, the creator of the British stop-motion...
January 24, 2022
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