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Viking Sky Alters Course Due to Fuel Problem
(CruiseMapper emailed accident report by Guy Auxer) Gulf of Mexico, 7:12 AM, February 12, 2020, aboard the Viking Sky. The Captain apprised us...
February 12, 2020
Accidents
Top 5 Cruise Destinations to Spend Students’ Holidays
Cruising today enjoys more popularity than ever. According to CLIA (cruising.org), the Cruise Lines International Association, the number of people...
February 12, 2020
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Celebrity Apex returned to Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire over the weekend following a successful first sea trial. The...
February 12, 2020
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' Voyage Cut Short "Out of an Abundance of Caution"
A Caribbean voyage has been cut short after over 300 people onboard a Princess Cruises' ship began vomiting and suffering from diarrhea. Caribbean...
February 12, 2020
Accidents
Spirit of Discovery Refused Entry to Gibraltar
A cruise ship arriving in the United Kingdom reported 89 cases of guests being struck down "with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea." Saga Cruises...
February 12, 2020
Accidents
Anthem of the Seas Finally Sets Sail After Coronavirus Scare
A Royal Caribbean ship finally set sail on Monday, February 10, from Port Cape Liberty NJ-NYC after a coronavirus scare had kept the vessel docked...
February 11, 2020
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Disney Embarks on Inaugural Cruise Season from New Orleans
Disney Cruise Line embarked on inaugural season cruising from New Orleans (Port NOLA, Louisiana). This marks the first time that Disney has had a...
February 11, 2020
Cruise Industry
First-Ever Ship Visits Antarctica on a World Cruise
Passengers sailing aboard Silversea’s superyachts Silver Whisper and Silver Cloud enjoyed a rare moment in the line’s history when the...
February 11, 2020
Cruise Industry
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Passengers onboard Holland America's ms Westerdam remain stuck at sea, after approval to dock in Laem Chabang, Bangkok, was revoked.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
Accidents
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
Accidents
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
Cruise Industry
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
Accidents
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
Accidents
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
Accidents
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
Accidents