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VIDEO: First Steel Cut for New Seaside EVO Ship
MSC Cruises cut the first steel of line's new MSC Seashore today, November 26, kicking off the countdown until ship's launch in spring 2021. The...
November 26, 2018
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MSC Acquires Significant Interest In Trieste's Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises announced it had acquired a significant interest in TAMI (Trieste Adriatic Marine Initiatives S.r.l.), a strategic holding company...
November 26, 2018
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Sea Master Yachts Develops New Expedition Cruise Ship Conceptual Design
Sea Master Consulting & Engineering entered into agreement with naval architect and designer Jesus Franco for setting up of a new and dynamic...
November 26, 2018
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Romanian Crew Member Dies After Dry Dock Accident
An accident occurred during dry dock refurbishment of Ponant's Le Boreal in port Valparaiso Chile on November 19, which resulted in the death of a...
November 26, 2018
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Dubai to Host the Most Expensive Cruise Shore Excursion in the World
Dubai is soon to become home to the most expensive shore excursion from a cruise ship in the world, according to media reports. Cruise Arabia &...
November 25, 2018
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Cunard Partners with the English National Ballet
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced an innovative partnership with the English National Ballet for the first “Dance the Atlantic” (music...
November 25, 2018
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At Least 29 Dead After Pleasure Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria, Uganda
Uganda police announced that at least 29 people had died after a pleasure boat capsized in Lake Victoria close to the capital, Kampala. Rescue teams...
November 25, 2018
Accidents
Crew Member Reported Missing on Adventure of the Seas
A crew member has been reported missing onboard Adventure of the Seas from Cozumel this week. The Royal Caribbean crew member has been noticed...
November 25, 2018
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V.Ships Leisure Awarded Technical Management Contract for Magellan Explorer
V.Ships Leisure, which is part of the leading global marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider V.Group, has been awarded a...
November 24, 2018
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British Passenger Rescued from Saga Cruises Ship After Falling Ill
A 75-year-old British passenger was evacuated by the coastguard of Portugal from a small Saga Cruises ship about 3.7 kilometres off Algarve coast...
November 24, 2018
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CMV Announces Vasco da Gama’s 2019-2020 Australasian Season
On October 9, 2019 Cruise and Maritime Voyages' Vasco da Gama (still sailing as Pacific Eden) will sail out of London Tilbury on a Southbound cruise...
November 24, 2018
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VIDEO: Ferry Crashes into Dock in San Francisco
A Golden Gate Transit ferry crashed into the dock at San Francisco Ferry Building Friday afternoon, November 23, damaging both the ship and the...
November 24, 2018
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National Geographic Endurance to Depart on Unique Itinerary
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic announced an additional cruise for its newest ship, National Geographic Endurance. Scheduled for delivery in...
November 23, 2018
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Cruise & Maritime Voyages Introduces 5 New Cruises to 2019 Program
The new Cruise and Maritime Voyages' Columbus and Magellan itineraries include a British Isles voyage, Norwegian Fjords, Baltic, Southern Norway and...
November 23, 2018
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MSC Cruises Announces Partnership with Chelsea
MSC Cruises announced it became an official global cruise partner of Chelsea Football Club. Swiss-based MSC is the largest privately owned cruise...
November 23, 2018
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Heritage Expeditions to Operate Russian Icebreaker
New Zealand-based expedition cruise line Heritage Expeditions announced it will be operating former research vessel and world-renowned Russian...
November 23, 2018
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VIDEO: MSC Bellissima 100 Days Countdown
With 100 days until the naming ceremony of MSC Bellissima, the cruise line revealed more information about the ship. Across 700m2 of space onboard...
November 22, 2018
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Seven Seas Explorer to Sail Maiden Voyage to South America
Seven Seas Explorer is cruising to South America for the first time. Following her journeys in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Africa and Northern...
November 22, 2018
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American Harmony Launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding
American Cruise Lines announced the successful launch of its second new modern river boat American Harmony at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, MD...
November 22, 2018
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MSC Cruises Opens Sales for MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises announced the opening of sales for its MSC Virtuosa ship, spending her inaugural season in Western Mediterranean from November 8, 2020...
November 22, 2018
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Costa Luminosa Rescues Fish Carrier's Crew
Costa Luminosa has rescued the crew of a fish carrier that was on fire off Aegean Sea, saving 11 people onboard. Around midnight on Tuesday, November...
November 21, 2018
Accidents
Fred Olsen Launches Second Corinth Canal Sailing
Fred Olsen is offering its passengers the opportunity to relive history in 2021. The cruise line launches its 2nd Corinth Canal sailing, with the...
November 21, 2018
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Apex’s ex-Southampton Season to Lead Celebrity’s Largest Deployment in UK and Ireland
The mini ex-Southampton UK season of Celebrity Apex will lead the cruise line’s largest ever program of United Kingdom and Ireland deployment...
November 21, 2018
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Sea Cloud Cruises to Receive New Tall Ship
Tall-ship operator Sea Cloud Cruises announced that the third ship of the fleet will be delivered in 2020. Sea Cloud Spirit will accommodate 136...
November 20, 2018
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Saga Cruises Unveils New Venues Aboard Spirit of Adventure
Saga Cruises’ second newbuild, Spirit of Adventure, which is due to be launched in summer 2020, will boast a selection of speciality...
November 20, 2018
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Hurtigruten Cruise Ships Powered by Rotten Fish?
The most high-profile cruise ship operator in the Nordic region is refitting its vessels to make them less polluting. Norway’s Hurtigruten...
November 20, 2018
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Carnival Changes Smoking Policy
Carnival Cruise Line updated their smoking policy and made their position clear: those passengers who smoke in the stateroom or on their balcony, as...
November 20, 2018
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Passenger Medevaced from Queen Mary 2
An elderly woman has been airlifted from a luxury cruise liner off the coast of Kerry yesterday afternoon, November 19, after a medical emergency...
November 20, 2018
Accidents
VIDEO: Celebrity Edge Arrival at Port Everglades FL
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, Celebrity Edge, docked at her permanent home at Port Everglades FL Monday morning, November 19. The cruise ship is...
November 19, 2018
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Norwegian Jade Suffers Technical Issues in San Juan
Norwegian Jade has canceled her scheduled cruise following technical problems during ship's stay in San Juan (Puerto Rico). On Sunday, November...
November 19, 2018
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