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MS Westerdam Stranded at Sea Again - This Time Reused Entry to Thailand
Passengers onboard Holland America's ms Westerdam remain stuck at sea, after approval to dock in Laem Chabang, Bangkok, was revoked. The vessel...
February 11, 2020
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Cunard Line Changes Itineraries Due to the Coronavirus
Cunard Line announced that the World Cruise 2020 of RMS Queen Mary 2 is to be drastically changed because of the coronavirus situation. The Queen...
February 10, 2020
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CMV Announces the Maiden Voyage of Amy Johnson
CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages announced the Maiden Voyage of their latest ship Amy Johnson (currently sailing as P&O Pacific Dawn). After a...
February 10, 2020
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More Than 60 New Coronavirus Cases Found on Diamond Princess
Japan may test every person aboard Diamond Princess for the coronavirus after it was revealed on Monday, February 10, that there were 66 new cases on...
February 10, 2020
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World Dream Passengers Allowed to Disembark after Coronavirus Tests
Thousands of people stuck on a large cruise liner in Hong Kong for 4 days were finally allowed to disembark after COVID tests came back negative...
February 10, 2020
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SuperStar Aquarius Returns to Taiwan After Being Turned Away from Japan
A cruise ship that was denied entry in Japan over coronavirus fears sailed back to Taiwan on Saturday, February 8, with everyone onboard being tested...
February 9, 2020
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Crew Member Found Dead on Coronavirus-Screened Ship
A crew member on a Royal Caribbean ship that was delayed in New Jersey after quarantined passengers were screened for Coronavirus was found dead on...
February 9, 2020
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Barbados Denies Entry to Caribbean Princess
Barbados has denied entry to the Princess Cruises ship Caribbean Princess, due to an outbreak of gastroenteritis onboard. The liner, carrying in...
February 9, 2020
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Coronavirus Cases Rise on Quarantined Diamond Princess
All cruisers on Diamond Princess are currently quarantined in Port Yokohama Japan. On Friday, February 7, a health official said the quarantine would...
February 9, 2020
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Saga's Spirit of Adventure to Be Christened in Portsmouth
Saga Cruises will christen Spirit of Adventure, its new cruise ship, in Portsmouth UK on August 19, 2020, marking the first time that the UK cruise...
February 9, 2020
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NCL Cancels All Asia-Bound Cruises of Norwegian Spirit
Due to continuing concerns about the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will cancel all Asia-bound voyages of...
February 8, 2020
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Chinese Passport Holders Banned from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Ships
Miami-based cruise companies Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will no longer allow people with passports from...
February 8, 2020
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CLIA Statement on Coronavirus Outbreak
The leading voice of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), issued the following statement in response to recent...
February 8, 2020
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TUI Group Selling Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to Its JV with Royal Caribbean
Holiday company TUI said it would receive EUR 700 million (US$ 767 million) from the sale of its unit, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, to its joint venture (JV...
February 8, 2020
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Virgin Voyages Introduces Smart Wearable Technology
Virgin Voyages revealed “The Band” – the line's new wearable technology that is made from recycled ocean plastic expected to unlock...
February 8, 2020
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