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HAL-Holland America Line's newest ship MS Rotterdam recreates the company’s first voyage
On October 15, 1872, a group of sixty immigrants boarded a HAL-Holland America ship and set sail for NYC New York. This was HAL's very first voyage...
October 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Vietnam's Ha Long Port opens cruise season with Ponant's ship Le Laperouse
Following a 2-year pause of cruising activities due to the COVID crisis, on October 14 Ha Long Port (Vietnam) opened its season with Ponant. Le...
October 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
P&O UK's newest cruise ship Arvia to boast a series of fleet-firsts
P&O UK's newest boat Arvia (debuting this December) will feature a series of firsts for the fleet (and the P&O brand), including a dedicated...
October 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Majestic Princess is the first cruise ship to visit Tauranga (Rotorua, New Zealand)
From Tahiti to Tauranga (Rotorua, New Zealand), thousands of cruise ship tourists are expected to arrive this weekend on the first liner to dock in...
October 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection debuts its first ship, Evrima
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is finally ready to debut its first ship. The 298-guest Evrima, originally due to debut in January 2020, is...
October 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages debuts Eat & Drink Month in collaboration with Michelin-star chefs
Virgin Voyages is introducing its first-ever Eat & Drink Month. Partnering with top names in food & beverage, including Michelin star chefs...
October 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Sky Princess is the final ship of St. John's cruise season
Cruise ship season in St Johns NL (Newfoundland-Labrador Canada) came to an end Thursday morning, October 13, as the last liner of the year entered...
October 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
900,000+ cruise tourists (passengers+crew) to visit Dubai during season 2022-23
900,000+ cruise ship tourists (passengers and crew) are expected to arrive in Dubai UAE during the coming season, which starts at the end of the...
October 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's $125M facility in Galveston TX to become the world's first zero-energy cruise...
Royal Caribbean Group's US$125 million cruise ship terminal in Galveston TX, which is opening on November 9, is expected to become the first cruise...
October 14, 2022 - Accidents
At least 9 students killed after ferry capsizes in Cambodia
At least 9 students drowned in southern Cambodia after the ferry they were onboard capsized as it crossed a river. 4 people, 2 students, and 2 of...
October 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Port San Francisco (California USA) expands facial recognition for cruisers
Passengers debarking from Princess Cruises' liners at Port San Francisco (California USA) can have their identities verified through facial...
October 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
New cruise port Calypso Cove coming to Long Island (Bahamas)
The Bahamian Government signed an agreement for another new cruise ship port. Azul Destinations and Calypso Cove Destinations are committed to...
October 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Costa Toscana offers Arabian Sea cruise itinerary to UAE and Oman
Costa Cruises winter 2022-2023 schedule now includes a warm climate fly-cruise itinerary option with a few hours' flights from Europe. From December...
October 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions is the first to implement SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet fleetwide
Hurtigruten announced it will install SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service fleetwide, joining RCI-Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea...
October 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Lloyd’s Register approves NAPA Stability management software for passenger ships
NAPA’s new stability management software for passenger ships, NAPA Stability, has been approved by the classification society LR-Lloyd’s...
October 13, 2022