Cruise news
- Cruise Industry
Asuka II Reopened for Business
Demand for ocean cruises is quickly picking up in Japan. A younger set of vacationers is taking to the seas due to lower prices and shorter...
August 21, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Bach Christened in Germany
The World's Most Luxurious River Cruise Line™, Crystal River Cruises, christened the first of its 4 "Rhine Class" newbuilds, Crystal...
August 21, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Paradise Offers Additional Cruises to Cuba
Following strong response to Carnival's first-ever voyages to Cuba announced earlier in 2017, the cruise line added 5 more sailings featuring...
August 21, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Re-Introduces Summer Specials Campaign
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises re-introduced its well known Summer Specials campaign to the international marketplace, applying to 5 Europa 2 Asia &...
August 20, 2017 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cancels Booking for a “Neo-Nazi” Conference
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) bowed to pressure and canceled booking for a “neo-nazi” conference that was set to take place on one of its...
August 20, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Ships Boast Viewing for Great American Eclipse
For the first time in 99 years, the total eclipse of the sun will pass over continental USA tomorrow, August 21, and Princess Cruises passengers...
August 20, 2017 - Accidents
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Spouse on Murder Charges in Death Aboard Cruise Ship
On Thursday, August 17, a federal grand jury indicted the husband of a female passenger found dead aboard a cruise ship in July in her murder...
August 19, 2017 - Accidents
Carnival Fantasy Returns to Terminal Due to Medical Emergency
Carnival cruise ship returned to port due to medical emergency. The cruise has not been canceled. The condition of the patient did not...
August 19, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Speedcast to Provide Communication Services on Fred Olsen Ships
The world’s most trusted provider of fully managed, highly reliable, remote communication & IT solutions, Speedcast International...
August 19, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Russia and Japan Consider Cruises Around South Kuril Islands
Russia and Japan are considering the possibility of organizing voyages for tourists around the South Kuril Islands as part of their joint economic...
August 18, 2017 - Accidents
Barcelona Goes Ahead with Cruise Calls After Terror Attack
Most major cruise lines with vessels scheduled to visit Barcelona in the next few days go ahead with the calls, despite the terror attack yesterday...
August 18, 2017 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean Ship Slowed by Propulsion Issue
Passengers with sailings booked on Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas are currently receiving emails from the line saying that their...
August 18, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Bonnie Tyler to Perform ‘Total Eclipse’ Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship During Eclipse
Some cruisers will have the ultimate soundtrack for the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, when Bonnie Tyler sings the hit “Total Eclipse...
August 18, 2017 - Cruise Industry
TPG, Apollo and Genting Hong Kong Continue to Sell Norwegian Shares
Apollo Global Management LLC, GHK-Genting Hong Kong (via Star NCLC Holdings Ltd) and funds affiliated with TPG Global LLC are selling 15 million...
August 17, 2017 - Cruise Industry
MS Bremen Receives Polar Ship Certificate
Hapag-Lloyd’s 4-star expedition cruise ship, ms Bremen, became one of the world's first passenger vessels to receive Polar Ship...
August 17, 2017