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Two Cruise Ships Cancel Visits to Charlottetown
Three cruise ships were scheduled to dock in Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island, Canada) on Wednesday, October 2, but two of them canceled their...
October 3, 2019
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Regent Launches Serene Spa & Wellness Fleetwide
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduced a new spa brand that debuts fleetwide in winter 2019. Serene Spa & Wellness will offer exclusive...
October 2, 2019
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Cayman Islands' Opposition “Deeply Concerned” by Visit of Cruise Line Executives
Opposition politicians in Cayman Islands said they were “deeply concerned” by the visit of cruise company executives to promote a USD 200...
October 2, 2019
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Celestyal Cruises Introduces 2020-2021 Itineraries
Celestyal Cruises released company's 2020-2021 brochure featuring extended itineraries as the once seasonal-only operator is looking towards sailing...
October 2, 2019
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VIDEO: Norwegian Encore Conveyance
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced that flee's newest vessel - Norwegian Encore, successfully completed its construction and departed Meyer Werft...
October 2, 2019
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Lerwick Boasts Positive Cruise Season
The cruising season of Lerwick Harbour (Shetland Scotlan) closed on Tuesday, October 1, with the year's 99th (final) cruise ship call (since March...
October 1, 2019
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MSC Cruises Announces Details of MSC Grandiosa's Launch
MSC Cruises will embark on the most comprehensive passenger ship launch ever and is due to carry out the largest face-to-face engagement with 14,000...
October 1, 2019
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River Cruises in Russia - Fascinating Travels
With its magnificent cities and world-class museums, historic sites, and fascinating waterways, Russia has much to offer for cruise holidays...
October 1, 2019
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Hapag-Lloyd Ships to Sail Without Heavy Fuel Oil
From July 2020 onwards, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet will use only cleaner fuels (LS-MGO / low sulfur marine gasoil / content of 0.1%), thus...
October 1, 2019
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Delayed with 4 Months
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced a delay of 4+ months for the 3-ship fleet's first vessel - Azora, and those passengers who were supposed to...
October 1, 2019
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P&O Cruises Passengers Stranded in Monte Carlo
Passengers on the P&O Cruises liner Azura had to sleep in freezing conditions after they had been left stranded ashore. Around 1200...
September 30, 2019
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Cunard’s Next Transatlantic Fashion Week Sets Sail From Southampton in 2020
Fashion designer Badgley Mischka will headline luxury British cruise company Cunard’s next Transatlantic Fashion Week, due to set sail from...
September 30, 2019
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VIDEO: Oasis of the Seas to Receive $165M Amplification
Royal Caribbean's liner Oasis of the Seas arrived last week in Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz Spain) to begin a USD165 million Royal Amplified drydock...
September 30, 2019
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Disney Cruise Line Eliminates Onboard Booking Discount
Walt Disney Cruise Line made changes to its onboard booking promo offer affecting all voyages fleetwide. In the past, passengers who...
September 30, 2019
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Martinique Now Requires a Passport From Cruise Passengers
Cruisers planning on visiting Martinique will now be required to bring a valid passport in order to disembark the ship. A lot of Caribbean islands...
September 29, 2019
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Visa-Free Travel to Russian Arctic Proposed in Attempt to Boost Tourism
Currently, tourists tend to choose to travel to Iceland or Norway in order to get a taste of the Arctic. The establishment of a special customs zone...
September 29, 2019
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Ferry Passengers Evacuated at Port of Dover Due to 'Suspicious Package'
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from a vessel of P&O Ferries at Port Dover England Saturday morning, September 28, after a suspicious...
September 29, 2019
Accidents
Fire Breaks Out on Olympic Champion Ferry
A fire broke out Saturday morning, September 28, onboard Olympic Champion ferry in the northwestern Greek port of Igoumenitsa. Due to the accident...
September 29, 2019
Accidents
Tillberg Design of Sweden to Redesign Key Areas on The World
In March-April 2019, the largest privately-owned residential ship on the planet, The World - Residences at Sea, completed an extensive revitalization...
September 28, 2019
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VIDEO: Navigator of the Seas Sails Amped Up with Firsts and Favorites
Royal Caribbean’s newly amplified Navigator of the Seas ship is sailing from her year-round home in Miami Florida with a US$115 million new...
September 28, 2019
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Princess Cruises Introduces VR Concept
Princess Cruises revealed details of a new VR (virtual reality) production show that is scheduled to appear on the newbuilds Enchanted Princess and...
September 28, 2019
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Itineraries to Tropical Destinations
In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line is scheduled to return to New Orleans (NOLA) for a limited-time engagement with voyages to the Bahamas and...
September 28, 2019
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Piano Land Named in Xiamen
The former P&O Oriana cruise ship was named "Piano Land" at Xiamen International Cruise Terminal in Xiamen, Fujian Province in southeast China...
September 27, 2019
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Carnival Australia Announces New Cheers! Beverage Program
Carnival Cruise Line announced the introduction of the beverage program, CHEERS! on cruises from Australia. CHEERS! features domestic and imported...
September 27, 2019
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Largest Ever Cruise Ship Calls in Northern Ireland
The largest privately-owned cruise ship in the world docked in Belfast, Northern Ireland. MSC Meraviglia visited Northern Ireland's capital city...
September 27, 2019
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Royal Caribbean Crew Member Goes Overboard in Croatia
A crew member aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship is dead after going overboard. The accident on September 22 involves a 35-year-old India native...
September 27, 2019
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Costa neoRiviera to Be Transformed into AIDAmira
Costa Group announced its decision to bring the neoRiviera ship to Genoa for a major (EUR 50 million) drydock refurbishment project at San Giorgio...
September 26, 2019
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Carnival Corporation Undertaking Major Investment in The Bahamas
Carnival Corporation announced a major investment in The Bahamas as the company is planning two new cruise port development projects budgeted USD 190...
September 26, 2019
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VIDEO: Pacific Dawn Rescues Stranded Sailors
Three men have been rescued by a P&O Cruises ship close to New Caledonia. Pacific Dawn, which is currently sailing on a 7-night South Pacific...
September 26, 2019
Accidents
Hanseatic Inspiration Godmother Announced
The second of the three new expedition cruise ships of Hapag-Lloyd - Hanseatic inspiration, will be named on October 11, 2019, by Laura Dekker...
September 26, 2019
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