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VIDEO: AIDAaura Departs Hamburg at the Start of a World Cruise
On Monday, October 8, at 8:00 p.m. AIDAaura received a grand send-off with fireworks in Hamburg, as she sallied forth to her first world cruise...
October 10, 2018
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VIDEO: Empress of the Seas Hit by Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael's outer bands tossed a Royal Caribbean cruise ship around, jostling hundreds of cruisers in the Gulf of Mexico. Empress of the...
October 10, 2018
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Sales Open for MSC Grandiosa Maiden Voyage
MSC Cruises announced that sales for the maiden voyage of MSC Grandiosa departing November 10, 2019 from Hamburg to Mediterranean (repositioning...
October 9, 2018
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Holland America Increases Daily Gratuities
Holland America is raising daily gratuities rate. On all cruises after December 1, the gratuity increases to US$14.50 per day per person ...
October 9, 2018
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Hundreds Quarantined in Cabins Aboard AIDAprima
Hundreds of passengers on a Mediterranean cruise have been struck down with sickness bug which left them quarantined in their staterooms. Around 300...
October 9, 2018
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Cruise Ships Rerouted Due to Hurricane Michael
The growing Hurricane Michael forced cruise ships carrying over 12,000 passengers to alter their course on Monday, October 8. The 2,980...
October 9, 2018
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Cruise Passenger Arrivals on the Rise in Antigua and Barbuda
Cruise passenger arrivals continue to rise in Antigua and Barbuda, part of an effort to turn the Eastern Caribbean country into one of the leading...
October 8, 2018
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Saint-Malo Ferry Port to Be Overhauled for EUR 75 Million
Around EUR 75 million could be spent on modernising Saint-Malo’s ferry port over the next years. Last week, councillors from Ille-et-Villaine...
October 8, 2018
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Regent Seven Seas Announces Second Cuban Cruise
Regent Seven Seas introduced a second Cuban cruise for 2019. The new voyage will take place between October 22 and November 1, 2019. The cruise line...
October 8, 2018
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Three New Ships to Be Built for Silversea Cruises
RCCL-Royal Caribbean (parent company of Silversea) announced shipbuilding agreements for 3 new vessels for RCCL's ultra-luxury brand...
October 8, 2018
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A detailed guide to Palm Springs – top things to try out
The name Palm Springs itself sounds quite exciting and the city does justice to the uniqueness of its name. Unlike most loud and busy cities, Palm...
October 8, 2018
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Funding Granted for First Hydrogen Injection System on Ferry in U.K.
Innovate UK granted GBP 430,332 (US$ 565,000) in funding to design and integrate hydrogen diesel dual fuel injection system onboard a commercial...
October 7, 2018
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Last Cruise Ship of 2018 Season Departs Seattle October 10
Nowadays, Seattle makes up a half billion dollar cruise industry. Twenty years ago, when cruise was a novelty in the port city, the inaugural...
October 7, 2018
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Passenger Medevaced from Explorer of the Seas
An Oregon-based CG (Coast Guard) helicopter crew has rescued a 67-year-old cruise passenger who had suffered a possible stroke around 200 miles...
October 7, 2018
Accidents
Belfast Ferry Evacuated Due to Suspicious Device Search
All travellers were evacuated from a passenger ferry bound for Liverpool England amid reports of "suspicious device" onboard. Northern Ireland's...
October 7, 2018
Accidents
Kazakhstan to Develop Ferry Service on Caspian Sea
Kazakhstan and Russia have agreed to cooperate in the sea and river transport's field. An agreement on development of ferry service between the...
October 6, 2018
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41 Cruise Ships to Call 975 Times in New Zealand This Summer
From some of the largest and newest cruise ships to a flotilla of the most luxurious at sea, New Zealand is now sailing into its biggest summer...
October 6, 2018
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Passenger Taken Off Commodore Clipper Ferry by Lifeboat Due to Medical Emergency
A cruiseferry passenger has been taken off Commodore Clipper by lifeboat on Friday, October 5, after falling ill during a Channel Islands' crossing...
October 6, 2018
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American Song Begins Inaugural Cruise
Port of New Orleans makes cruise history today, October 6, after the first contemporary riverboat in the United States, American Song, sails her...
October 6, 2018
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Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers Sail with Jon Bon Jovi
Norwegian Cruise Line's passengers now have 2 chances to sail with Jon Bon Jovi. As part of line's partnership with Sixthman, NCL is presenting a...
October 5, 2018
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Costa Cruises Announces Second Tripartite Partnership with Changi Airport Group and Singapore...
Costa Cruises announced that it had entered its 2nd tripartite partnership with STB (Singapore Tourism Board) and CAG (Changi Airport Group). The 3...
October 5, 2018
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Avalon Waterways Launches Its Newest Suite Ship
Avalon Waterways is sailing farther into the Far East via increasing its fleet of Suite Ships on Mekong River, with the launch of Avalon Saigon. On...
October 5, 2018
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AIDAnova to Be Conveyed on Ems River October 8
The new AIDA Cruises' ship, AIDAnova, is scheduled to leave Papenburg, Germany on Monday, October 8, 2018 to be conveyed on river Ems to Eemshaven...
October 5, 2018
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“Augenblick” Premieres on AIDAluna
The new show “Augenblick” (meaning “Moment”) celebrated a premiere onboard AIDAluna. The show is a music and artistry...
October 4, 2018
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Cunard Line Unveils Shore Excursions for Alaska Voyages in 2019
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced new shore excursions for when the brand returns to Alaska with 2019 voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth. The liner...
October 4, 2018
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French Cruise Line Fined After Its Ship Grounds on Sub-Antarctic Rock
The French cruise company Ponant and a ship's master were ordered to pay fines totalling US$100,000. They were found to have endangered human life...
October 4, 2018
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Crystal Unveils 2019-2020 President’s Cruises
Crystal Cruises announced line's President’s Cruises for 2019-2020. Crystal President and CEO Tom Wolber is due to host the “Panama...
October 4, 2018
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Dubrovnik Restricts Cruise Ship Arrivals
Contracts were signed with cruise companies for next year that will see a maximum of 2 cruise ships, with no more than a total of 5,000 passengers...
October 3, 2018
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Carnival Hosts Halloween Celebrations During All October Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line announced its “Frightfully Fun” festivities taking place during all voyages throughout the month of October 2018...
October 3, 2018
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Saga Cruises Introduces New Trade Website
Saga Cruises announced the launch of their new trade website and booking engine, which allows agents to book online as opposed to calling the contact...
October 3, 2018
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