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100 Passengers Rescued After N.Y. Ferry Strikes Submerged Pylon
More than 100 passengers have been rescued Monday evening, November 27, from a ferry that ran aground in New York's East River. The boat got stuck...
November 29, 2017
Accidents
Carnival Raises Price of Cruise Drink Package
The price of Carnival Cruise Line's popular CHEERS! drink package goes up US$2 for a day as of January 1, next year. Currently, the cost to buy the...
November 29, 2017
Cruise Industry
Australia’s Largest Cruise Ship Returns to Fremantle
The newest, largest and most modern megaship to sail in Australian waters, Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas returns to Fremantle tomorrow...
November 28, 2017
Cruise Industry
MSC Seaside Ready to Sail
Tomorrow, November 29, MSC Cruises will take delivery of its newest ship, MSC Seaside. Designed by Fincantieri S.p.A., and built at Monfalcone...
November 28, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship
Virgin Voyages soon revealed it is building its own cruise ship. Company's founder Richard Branson shared he wanted it to be the cleanest...
November 28, 2017
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Helps Agents Personalise Fly-Cruise Bookings
The new guide of luxury brand Celebrity Cruises, AirWaves, helps travel agents personalise fly-cruise and stay bookings, through simplifying the...
November 28, 2017
Cruise Industry
Dubai Chosen for Debut of Revamped Crystal Cruises Flagship
Dubai was chosen as the location for Crystal Cruises' flagship to make its maiden cruise in the region following an extensive refurbishment. The...
November 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
Richards Bay Marks Start of Cruise Ship Season
Port of Richards Bay 2017-2018 cruise season started this weekend with the arrival of Phoenix Reisen’s Albatros. The cruise ship sailed in on...
November 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: First Look at Newcastle’s Cruise Ship Terminal
Port Newcastle and the NSW state government unveiled plans today, revealing a 3000m2 (32290ft2) venue that would include vessel...
November 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
Ferry Services Introduced in Lake Victoria
A Scottish company introduced ferry services in Lake Victoria which are expected to give a boost to transport between Uganda and Kenya. The service...
November 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Names Newbuild Greg Mortimer
Polar adventure cruise line Aurora Expeditions is to christen its first purpose-built, ice-class expedition vessel Greg Mortimer to honour company...
November 26, 2017
Cruise Industry
Mumbai Port to Be Home for Costa neoClassica
Costa neoClassica will operate from Mumbai between November 2017 and March 2018, returning to her homeport every fortnight. In a bid to woo...
November 26, 2017
Cruise Industry
New Cruise Pier to Be Built at Port Zante
A contract was signed for the construction of a 2nd cruise pier at Port Zante, St Kitts. St Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority and Canadian...
November 26, 2017
Cruise Industry
Philippines Included in Dream Cruises Program
The inaugural itinerary of World Dream ship includes voyages visiting Manila, Boracay and Hong Kong until March 2018. Dream Cruises is casting...
November 26, 2017
Cruise Industry
Townsville Expects Record Cruising Year
A record cruising year is due to inject US$3.5 million into the economy of Townsville QLD in 2018. The first ship of the season is expected next...
November 25, 2017
Cruise Industry