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Oceania Cruises Offers 200 Vegan Dishes
By August 2019, Oceania Cruises announced it will add extensive plant-based options to all dining facilities onboard all of its six cruise ships...
April 19, 2019
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VIDEO: AIDAluna Boasts After Refurbishment
AIDAluna successfully ended her stay at Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany between April 3-16. The ship now features diverse technical updates...
April 19, 2019
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Viking Sea Cancels Visit to Falmouth Due to Strong Winds
A visit by a Viking cruise ship to Falmouth, England was cancelled on Thursday, April 18. The 930-passenger Viking Sea was scheduled to dock in...
April 19, 2019
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Biggest European Shipbuilders to Develop Connected Vessel Platform
The biggest European shipbuilders announced a new cooperative initiative due to develop and demonstrate a connected ship platform. The project is...
April 19, 2019
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Uniworld's Bon Voyage Launched in France
The 6th ‘super ship’ to join the fleet of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection made her debut in France on April 11. SS Bon Voyage...
April 18, 2019
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Cruise Stocks Fall Due to Tightened Restrictions on Cuba
The Trump administration tightens restrictions on Cuba via new sanctions and a crackdown on tourism disguised as family visits or official business...
April 18, 2019
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Cruise Ships Cut Greenhouse Emissions Via Speed Limits?
Cruise ships are currently facing the prospect of speed limits under a proposal to cut greenhouse emissions. France is reportedly putting forward the...
April 18, 2019
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Royal Caribbean Expands Facial Recognition Program
Following a successful trial of facial recognition the moment passengers disembark from their cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean is expanding the...
April 18, 2019
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Riviera Travel Launches Two New 5-Star River Ships
One of the leading river cruise lines in Europe, Riviera Travel, launched a couple of new, 5-star cruise ships this month including the 169-guest...
April 17, 2019
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NCL Announces 2020-2021 Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line announced select 2020-2021 itineraries for 12 of the company's 17 ships. The new itineraries include the debut of Norwegian...
April 17, 2019
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VIDEO: Port of Kalundborg Boasts New Cruise Terminal
The new cruise ship terminal at Port Kalundborg is ready for use. Even the largest ships can now easily call at the new terminal with a 500...
April 17, 2019
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Royal Caribbean to Expand Miami Headquarters
Royal Caribbean unveiled plans for changing Miami City's skyline. The cruise line is making a US$300 million transformation of its headquarters...
April 17, 2019
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Princess Cruises Is Back to Tahiti in Fall 2020
In 2020, Princess Cruises passengers will enjoy the islands of French Polynesia when the cruise company returns to Tahiti with Pacific Princess...
April 16, 2019
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P&O Cruises Aurora Emerges After Refit
P&O Cruises' ship Aurora came back into the fleet of the company after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The vessel underwent a major makeover...
April 16, 2019
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Passenger Rescued from Seven Seas Navigator
Saudi border guards have rescued an American cruise passenger on Sunday, April 14, after he became dangerously ill aboard a Regent ship in the Red...
April 16, 2019
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Stena Edda Floated Out in China
Stena Edda cruiseferry, that is due to be used to increase capacity on Liverpool-Belfast route, was floated out from drydock at Avic Weihai Shipyard...
April 16, 2019
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Silversea Unveils Details of Silver Origin
Silversea unveiled more details of the line's forthcoming Galapagos-specific cruise ship Silver Origin. The newbuild (currently under...
April 15, 2019
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How to Plan a College Spring Break Cruise
Like with all other important endeavors, for your college spring break cruise to unfold as smoothly as you would like, it is crucial that you take...
April 15, 2019
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Passenger Medevaced from Anthem of the Seas
The U.S. Coast Guard along with local emergency personnel have come to the rescue of a 71-year-old female passenger who fell ill on a Royal Caribbean...
April 15, 2019
Accidents
Carnival Cruise Ship Helps Rescue 23 People from a Stranded Boat
A Carnival cruise ship that was returning to port had to make a change of its course to help rescue a total of 23 people from a stranded boat on...
April 15, 2019
Accidents
Chantiers de l’Atlantique Introduces Atlantique+
One of the largest cruise ship builders in the world, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, recently announces at Seatrade Cruise Global the launch of its...
April 15, 2019
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First Ship for 2019 Cruise Season Arrives in Seattle
The first ship for 2019 cruise season in Seattle arrives on Monday, April 15. Celebrity Cruises' ship Celebrity Eclipse will arrive at Bell...
April 15, 2019
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Norwegian Sun Is Back to Port Canaveral
Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Sun returned to Port Canaveral on Friday, April 12, for the second season of popular itineraries from...
April 14, 2019
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Passenger Medevaced from Carnival Glory
An 81-year-old female passenger was airlifted to hospital from a Carnival cruise ship Saturday night, April 13. According to the U.S. Coast Guard...
April 14, 2019
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VIDEO: AmaDouro Christened in Porto
AmaWaterways officially christened its newest river ship, AmaDouro, with a ceremony in Porto on April 12. The christening ceremony was the final...
April 14, 2019
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Port of Broome to Become a Stop for Major Cruise Lines
The port of Broome is expected to become a cruise stop for major cruise lines after the announcement by the Western Australian Government that...
April 13, 2019
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Carnival Adds Family Feud Live to Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line announced that Family Feud Live will debut onboard their next new ship, Carnival Mardi Gras. While the well-known TV game show...
April 13, 2019
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Explorer Dream Officially Named in Shanghai
Genting Cruise Lines welcomed the 3rd member of the Dream Cruises’ fleet via the official christening and inaugural homeport deployment of the...
April 13, 2019
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Vasco da Gama Joins the CMV Fleet
Cruise & Maritime Voyages announced the arrival of the latest addition to their fleet, Vasco da Gama, in Singapore on April 5, 2019 (arriving for...
April 12, 2019
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Carnival Cruise Ships Might Be Blocked from Docking at U.S. Ports
One of the largest cruise lines in the world may temporarily be unable to operate in the US if a federal judge follows through on her threat. U.S...
April 12, 2019
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