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Vancouver BC Canada expects record 331 cruise ship calls in 2023
The arrival of Princess Cruises’ ship Sapphire Princess at the Canada Place Terminal on April 12th will be symbolic of the hoped-for...
March 20, 2023
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Costa Cruises celebrates 75th Anniversary with 75 voyages in the Mediterranean/Northern Europe
On March 31st, 2023, Costa Cruises celebrates its 75th anniversary. 75 years ago, on that day in 1948, the first passenger ship of the fleet &ldquo...
March 19, 2023
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Celebrity Cruises adds 2 exclusive preview sailings onboard Celebrity Ascent
Offering a couple of exclusive preview sailings before her official maiden voyage, Celebrity Cruises announced it is giving travelers the chance to...
March 19, 2023
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Crystal Cruises announces the return of “UMI UMA” by Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
“UMI UMA” is one of Crystal Cruises' award-winning, specialty dining offerings in a stylish modern setting with dishes inspired by the...
March 18, 2023
Cruise Industry
CBP, CCL-Carnival introduce facial biometrics at Port Jacksonville (JAXPORT, Florida)
US CBP-Customs and Border Protection, in collaboration with CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, announced that JAXPORT/Jacksonville Florida was the latest...
March 18, 2023
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RSSC-Regent Seven Seas introduces its longest World Cruise to date
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled its longest World Cruise to date, setting sail on January 10th, 2026, onboard Seven Seas Mariner. Regent...
March 18, 2023
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P&O UK’s newest cruise ship Arvia officially named in Barbados (Bridgetown)
P&O Cruises’ newbuild ship Arvia was officially named on Thursday, March 16th, in a beachside ceremony in Barbados (Bridgetown). Paul...
March 18, 2023
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MSC Virtuosa to serve as hotel ship during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 (F1)
As part of MSC Cruises' partnership with Formula 1, a high-end Grand Prix hospitality offering was unveiled promising a unique "car race" weekend...
March 17, 2023
Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival is the first cruise line to sail 100M passengers
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced it had achieved a major milestone for the industry as the first line to embark 100 million passengers since its...
March 17, 2023
Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean to homeport its Enchantment OTS ship in Greece
RCI-Royal Caribbean International confirmed it had selected Greece for homeporting, with Enchantment of the Seas departing from Port Piraeus-Athens...
March 17, 2023
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Search off Gisborne NZ suspended after Ovation OTS cruise passenger spots body in water
A search by two rescue helicopters last night off the coast of Gisborne (New Zealand) where a cruise ship passenger reportedly saw a body floating in...
March 17, 2023
Accidents
Seabourn sells Seabourn Odyssey to MOL Group (Japan)
Carnival Corporation's ultra-luxury expedition travel brand Seabourn announced the sale of Seabourn Odyssey to MOL (Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd). After the...
March 17, 2023
Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen announces themed cruises for 2024-2025
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines opened for booking schedule 2024-2025, featuring specially-timed voyages to coincide with natural wonders...
March 16, 2023
Cruise Industry
Port Savona's upgrade ready for peak season in the Western Mediterranean
Dredging operations are underway in Port Savona (Italy) to increase the depth across Palacrociere terminal's navigation channels to allow access to...
March 16, 2023
Cruise Industry
Almaco finishes galley modernization on HAL's ship ms Westerdam (Singapore drydock 2023)
Almaco announced the company had finished a catering modernization project onboard ms Westerdam. The work had been delivered last month. MS...
March 16, 2023
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