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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
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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
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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
Accidents
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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Celebrity Cruises to Add 5th Edge-Class Ship
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that it had entered into an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France to order a 5th Edge-class...
April 12, 2019
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VIDEO: Spectrum of the Seas Delivered to Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean took delivery of its 26th ship, Spectrum of the Seas, in an official ceremony held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven on...
April 12, 2019
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TUI Buys Three River Cruise Ships
The German corporation TUI AG announced it had acquired 3 river cruise ships for its new UK-focused cruise brand. TUI River Cruises is due to...
April 11, 2019
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Victory Cruise Lines Confirms Plans to Add a Third Ship
Victory Cruise Lines confirmed that it plans to add a 3rd ship that will sail in Alaska during the summer. Starting in 2021, the cruise company...
April 11, 2019
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Seabourn Introduces Public Spaces on Its Ultra-Luxury Expedition Ships
Seabourn gave the first glimpse of select public spaces onboard the line's 2 new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition vessels scheduled to launch in...
April 11, 2019
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Aqua Expeditions to Launch Coastal Fleet
The boutique luxury river cruise line, Aqua Expeditions, is planning to enter the coastal cruise market in the fall of this year, after operating as...
April 11, 2019
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Cunard Line Announces Expanded 2020 Alaska Season
At Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach FL, Cunard Line announced new details of the partnership with fashion brand Badgley Mischka along with news...
April 11, 2019
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Royal Caribbean Temporarily Closes Sky Pad Trampoline
RCI-Royal Caribbean is temporarily closing the "Sky Pad" facility on two cruise liners in the wake of a recent lawsuit. The signature bungee...
April 10, 2019
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VIDEO: Windstar Unveils Details of $250 Million Star Plus Initiative
Windstar Cruises announced news about the award-winning US$250 Million Star Plus Initiative of the line at the most celebrated cruise industry...
April 10, 2019
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VIDEO: Carnival Mardi Gras to Feature Premium 'Carnival Excel' Suites
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled details on the accommodation choices passengers will have onboard the highly-anticipated newbuild, Mardi Gras, which...
April 10, 2019
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Viking and China Merchants Group to Launch Chinese Cruise Line
Viking Cruises and China Merchants Group unveiled a plan to launch a new cruise line for Chinese passengers. China Merchants Group's...
April 10, 2019
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MSC Cruises Announces Plans for New Terminal at PortMiami
MSC Cruises announced details of a new innovative cruise ship terminal at PortMiami that is due to support company's expanding North American ...
April 10, 2019
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Plans Approved for New Isle of Man Ferry Terminal
Construction of Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool UK can start in the summer of 2019 after planning approval was confirmed today, April 9...
April 9, 2019
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Carla Bruni Names World Explorer in Viana do Castelo
The former first lady of France, singer, songwriter, and supermodel Carla Bruni officially christened Mystic Cruises' World Explorer ship at...
April 9, 2019
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VIDEO: Royal Caribbean Names Winner of Shore Explorer Contest
Royal Caribbean chose Harry McNulty as the line's next world explorer meets social media champion. Harry McNulty was named by Royal Caribbean UK the...
April 9, 2019
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