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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines reveals revised ‘back in service’ dates
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced revised ‘back in service’ dates for its 4-strong ocean fleet, as the line prepares for cruising next...
December 17, 2020
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Virgin Voyages introduces e-learning platform for travel advisors
Virgin Voyages has launched a new e-learning platform for travel advisors, a 4-tiered programme called Seacademy. The company, which refers to...
December 17, 2020
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Viking Cruises announces 2022-2023 World Voyage aboard Viking Neptune
The premium brand Viking Ocean Cruises announced a new Viking World Cruise 2022-2023. The 138-day itinerary visits ports in 28 different countries...
December 17, 2020
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RCI-Royal Caribbean ships Empress and Majesty sold
RCI-Royal Caribbean International announced that its Empress of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas ships will depart the fleet later this month...
December 16, 2020
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Celebrity Cruises' newest ships to sail in Europe in Summer 2022
Celebrity Cruises is due to sail the 2022 European Summer Season with 6 of its award-winning liners, including its newest Edge Class vessels...
December 16, 2020
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Port Everglades gets USD 120 million cruise terminal upgrade
All major cruise companies are getting ready for a comeback after the COVID crisis, while one of South Florida’s busy cruise ports is getting a...
December 16, 2020
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Princess Cruises introduces Best-Sale-Ever promotion
Princess Cruises launched its “Best.Sale.Ever” promotion to help travellers plan their 2021-2022 vacations with the company. Starting...
December 16, 2020
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Scenic Cruises' superyacht Scenic Eclipse with new itineraries in 2022
From 2022, travellers have the opportunity to cruise to Antarctica, enjoy unique vacations to some of Japan's untouched regions and explore Russia's...
December 16, 2020
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Seabourn introduces Alaska 2021 cruise schedule changes
Seabourn Cruises announced updated itineraries and schedule changes to its Alaska and British Columbia 2021 season (May-September) with the ship...
December 15, 2020
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Windstar Cruises postpones the debut of Star Breeze superyacht
Windstar has made the decision to postpone all voyages (fleetwide) until May 2021, including the debut of its reconstructed 312-passenger superyacht...
December 15, 2020
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Princess discounts 950+ cruises
The first TV ad of Princess Cruises since passenger shipping operations were suspended in March 2020 (due to the pandemic) coincides with discounts...
December 15, 2020
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China Merchants and Viking Cruises announce new joint venture cruise line
Viking Cruises and China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings announced a joint venture cruise line that is focused on mid-sized luxury cruise...
December 15, 2020
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MSC Cruises winter 2021-2022 program
MSC Cruises reconfirmed its winter cruise programme for 2021-2022 with an array of itineraries in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf...
December 14, 2020
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Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship crew medevaced after suffering heart attack
A male crew from Marella Cruises UK's ship Marella Explorer 2 (currently anchored in Tor Bay, off Devon England) was transferred ashore via one of...
December 14, 2020
Accidents
Norwegian cruise company Hurtigruten sustains ransomware cyber attack
Hurtigruten Norway announced it had suffered a ransomware cyber attack on Monday, December 14, and several of its systems had been paralyzed. The...
December 14, 2020
Accidents