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VIDEO: MS Mustai Karim Completes Sea Trials
United Shipbuilding Corporation’s (USC) Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard successfully completed sea trials on the new Russian sea-and-river cruise...
November 27, 2019
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Seabourn Announces Itineraries for Fall 2020-Spring 2021
Seabourn announced worldwide itineraries scheduled between fall 2020-spring 2021. The programming features more than 60 voyages to marquee ports...
November 27, 2019
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Star Clippers to Reach New Destinations in Summer 2021
Three lesser-known islands in the Dodecanese, Greece - Halki, Kastellorizo, and Symi - are new destinations for Star Clippers in summer 2021, as is...
November 27, 2019
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Ice Model Hull Test Completed for Seabourn Venture
Seabourn marked another key milestone in the building of its new expedition cruise ship, Seabourn Venture, via the completion of ice model testing...
November 27, 2019
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Costa Smeralda Passes Sea Trials
Costa Smeralda successfully passed her technical sea trials carried out with LNG (liquefied natural gas), the world's cleanest fossil fuel, which...
November 26, 2019
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Radiance of the Seas Fuel Spill in Wellington NZ
Nearly 100 litres of diesel has spilled into Wellington Harbour while Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas ship was taking on fuel. According to...
November 26, 2019
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VIDEO: Midship Section of GHK Global Dream Arrives in Wismar
After having been towed fifty miles for nearly a day at sea, the hull of the Global Dream cruise ship arrived safely at the place where it is due to...
November 26, 2019
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Pacific Encounter to Join P&O Australia in 2021
P&O Cruises Australia announced that the fleetmates Pacific Aria and Pacific Dawn leave the fleet in 2021 as Pacific Encounter (currently Star...
November 26, 2019
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La Belle des Oceans Runs Aground Off Phi Phi Island
A cruise ship carrying at least 80 travelers ran aground in the early hours of Monday morning, November 25, off Phi Phi Island (Thailand), thus...
November 25, 2019
Accidents
NY Waterway Ferries Suspended Over Safety Issues
Nearly 2-dozen passenger ferries operated by NY Waterway have been taken out of service and "flagged for safety issues" — an impact that led to...
November 25, 2019
Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Crystal Symphony
The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico recently responded to a medical evacuation request of an American passenger by the cruise ship’s captain...
November 25, 2019
Accidents
At Least Six Passengers Sickened on Norwegian Joy
Six passengers on an NCL-Norwegian cruise liner docked in Los Angeles CA were with Norovirus symptoms on Sunday, November 24. Norwegian Joy...
November 25, 2019
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Cruise Business Growing in Galveston
As the cruise business of Port Galveston TX grows, so does the local and state economic impact. A national report revealed that Galveston’s...
November 24, 2019
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VIDEO: Mardi Gras Rudi's Seagrill
Carnival Cruise Line announced that a new seafood restaurant designed by popular culinary artist Rudi Sodamin will be one of the varied dining...
November 24, 2019
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Royal Caribbean Introduces 2021-2022 Caribbean Adventures
Royal Caribbean’s 2021-2022 season will bring passengers the biggest Caribbean adventure ever. Vacationers will benefit from shorter...
November 24, 2019
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Royal Caribbean International Enters into New Multimillion-Dollar Fly-Cruise Partnership
Royal Caribbean entered into a new multimillion-dollar marketing partnership with Changi Airport Group and Singapore Tourism Board to promote fly...
November 23, 2019
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Fred Olsen Announces Third Corinth Canal Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirmed that its 929-passenger ship, Braemar, is scheduled to return to the Corinth Canal in September 2022 for a 3rd time...
November 23, 2019
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VIDEO: Scenic Eclipse Introduces Scenic Neptune Submarine
Scenic Eclipse revealed a first look at its Scenic Neptune submarine. Scenic Neptune dives below the aquamarine Caribbean waters during her inaugural...
November 23, 2019
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Carnival Panorama Godmother Announced
Carnival Cruise Line selected one of the most popular TV hostesses ever – Vanna White – as godmother for the newbuild Carnival Panorama...
November 23, 2019
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Norwegian Encore Officially Named in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line hosted a christening ceremony on Thursday evening, November 21, in PortMiami Florida for its newest ship, Norwegian Encore...
November 22, 2019
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VIDEO: Details Unveiled on First Roller Coaster at Sea
The first roller coaster at sea will boast motorcycle-inspired vehicles along with the option for riders to choose their speed. Carnival Cruise Line...
November 22, 2019
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Scenic Cruises Assumes Management of River Cruise Fleet
Scenic Tours company's plans in 2020 to take on full management of its entire European riverboat fleet of ships navigating on the rivers Danube...
November 22, 2019
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VIDEO: Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces "Silver Cove"
Norwegian Cruise Line introduced a brand new exclusive oceanfront resort-style destination on its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay...
November 22, 2019
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Keel Laid for Holland America's MS Ryndam
The keel-laying ceremony for the new cruise ship ms Nieuw Ryndam which Fincantieri is currently building for the shipowner Carnival Corporation (to...
November 22, 2019
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Fincantieri and Ponant Cruises to Build 2 New-Class Expedition Ships
Fincantieri signed a memorandum of agreement, worth around EUR 300 million, for the construction and design of a couple of new-generation luxury...
November 21, 2019
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Royal Caribbean Increases Cruise Shipping to Malaysia in 2020
Global cruise brand Royal Caribbean is set to boost the number of passenger arrivals during Visit Malaysia Year 2020. The company's Quantum of the...
November 21, 2019
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10-Year-Old Kid Drowns on the GHK Cruise Ship Genting Dream
On November 18, 2019, a 10-year-old male passenger (Alan Heng Kai Lun, from Singapore) drowned in the ship's swimming pool of the GHK cruise ship...
November 21, 2019
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Virgin Voyages Reveals Name of Second Ship
Virgin Voyages announced on Nov 19 the name of company's second ship - Valiant Lady - with planned inauguration in May 2021. For the inaugural season...
November 20, 2019
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Stena Line Takes Ownership of New Irish Sea Ferry
Stena Line officially took ownership of fleet's newest cruiseferry - Stena Estrid. The ship is currently enroute to Holyhead UK. The China...
November 20, 2019
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Qatar Charters MSC Cruise Ships During FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy signed an agreement with the MSC Cruises company to charter a couple of cruise ships to...
November 20, 2019
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