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Cruise passengers freed from ship that ran aground: ‘It’s a scary madhouse’
On Thursday evening, they got confirmation that everyone still on the 1,069-foot-long ship would disembark the next day, starting at 4:30 a.m. Long queues for coronavirus tests followed. As of Friday morning, social networks posts showed…
CDC lowers cruise ship travel warning again
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is again lowering the advisory for cruise ship travel.
On Monday, the…
Launch of the cruise season in Brazil in October
Brazil's 2022-2023 cruise season will begin in October with 19 itineraries calling at eight destinations in the Brazilian states of Santa Catarina, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, including stops in Búzios, Recife, Ilhabela and Ubatuba,…
Two years after Carnival Cruise Line first announced unprecedented suspension
Carnival Cruise Line will have all of its ships operational by May 2 this year. It's the day when Carnival Splendor resumes operations from Seattle, Washington.
Carnival Splendor the resumption of operations will end a two-year period…
New study shows improvements in cruise ship HVAC systems
At a time of increasing sustainability regulations, the marine industry needs technical solutions that are highly efficient but also financially viable, GF Piping Systems said in a press release.
On passenger ships, HVAC applications…
Santa Barbara set to end two-year cruise ship stall
Just over two years after the last cruise ship anchored offshore on March 4, 2020, the Santa Barbara City Council is taking action to end the temporary ban on such tours and resume the program that generated hundreds of thousands of direct…
Cruise ship forced to turn back in UK due to Covid-19 cases
Only one cruise ship over 50 years old traveling from the UK to the Caribbean has been forced to turn back in the Atlantic Ocean due to positive Covid-19 cases on board.The Spirit of Adventure left England on February 22 but has now been…
Port of Easter Ross braces for record number of cruise ships amid Covid rebound
The Seas Anthem visiting Cromarty Firth Harbour, Invergordon. Photo: Malcolm McCurrachIn the first full season since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, 115 ships, carrying some 200,000 passengers, are due to call at Invergordon.In the last…
What is a cruise ship porthole?
When I was just 4 years old, I boarded my very first cruise ship. My family and I sailed on the Big Red Boat, which was basically a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.
To this day, our cruise on Le Grand Bateau Rouge is one of my earliest…
Bangor City Council says yes to American Cruise Line’s return
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – For the first time since 2011, American Cruise Lines will bring cruise ships to the Bangor waterfront this summer.Bangor City Council voted 8-0 on Monday to approve a 20-year lease with American Cruise Lines.ACL will…
Restart of the Holland America line: other ships should return
After returning to service for the first time with a schedule in Alaska last July, Holland America Line currently has six ships sailing again with guests.
Continuing with its restart plans, the upscale Carnival-owned brand is set to add…
Mobile adviser questions rise in cruise terminal spending ‘without ship promise’
Mardi Gras will be over in a week, but a Carnival-like celebration is still set to take place in Mobile on March 5 to commemorate the return to cruising for the first time since the start of the COVID-19[female[feminine pandemic.But…
Construction of two luxury Superyacht cruise ships for Vietnam
Start of construction of two luxury superyachts to…
US Virgin Islands to ease entry requirements for cruise ships
As cases aboard cruise ships continue to decline, authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands plan to ease entry requirements for cruise liners to enter the region and visit the famous islands of St. John and St. Thomas.
Although cruise ships…
Tampa couple trapped on cruise during COVID outbreak premier Sunday new documentary
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (WFLA) — It has been two years since a couple from Citrus County were quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan.
The Courters shared their chilling experience on social media and have since published a book about…
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Itinerary changes for two redeployed Carnival cruise ships
After several cruise ship redeployments and ship relocations to different routes due to fleet reshuffles, customers have booked Carnival spirit Where Carnival Splendor in the coming months are also informed of route changes for their next…
Luxury passenger boat used for ketum smuggling
KUALA PERLIS: An attempt to smuggle some three million tonnes of ketum leaves has turned into a crash on the high seas involving a luxury passenger boat.!-->…
Vancouver businesses relieved to welcome cruise ship passengers this spring
Cruise ships will once again bring thousands of passengers – and potential customers – to Vancouver this spring and while COVID-19 may have made some people hesitant to board, local business owners are eagerly waiting. what experts say…
Crystal Cruises closes offices and lays off workers after ships seized
Crystal Cruises closed its US operations this week - a move that came just days after authorities seized two of the operator's luxury cruise ships in the Bahamas over unpaid fuel bills.
The operator, a…
Superyacht Emerald Azzurra handed over by Vietnamese shipyard
Emerald Azzurra prepares to leave Vietnam (Emerald…
27 ships on tour in Antarctica — MercoPress
Punta Arenas cruise season: 27 ships tour Antarctica
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Cruise ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony seized by US Marshals in the Bahamas
A luxury cruise liner operator is underwater - and has left passengers dry.
US marshals seized a pair of popular cruise ships in the Bahamas on Friday following allegations that their Miami-based owner, Crystal…
Dream Cruises suspends bookings for two more weeks
Dream Cruises has suspended bookings for an additional two weeks for all of its ships. Despite assurances that the cruise line would continue operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, the company filed for liquidation last week.
The…
Overview and things to do
If you board the Carnival Shard cruise ship and notice that things look a little familiar to you, maybe it's because this ship is nothing new…sort of. Carnival Shard is the new name of the prior Carnival Victorywho sailed with the cruise…
Ritz Carlton Cruise investors buy luxury Sea Cloud sailboats
The Yacht Portfolio, the maritime investment firm behind the Ritz-Carlson Yacht Collection, has signed a letter of intent to purchase Sea Cloud Cruises, a line of luxury small sailboats based in Hamburg, Germany.Sea Cloud's three ships are…
Cruise ship enters launch danger zone, forcing SpaceX to scrub again
Space is important to us, which is why we strive to provide you with the best coverage of industry and launches in Florida. Journalism like this takes time and resources. Please support him with a subscription here.---A cruise ship veered…
World’s largest cruise ship completes delivery and departs
Wonder of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world (Royal Caribbean)…
Engine fire aboard British Columbia training vessel off Vancouver Island; students, crew safe –…
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Russia develops mini air and ship-launched cruise missiles
Russia's state-owned Tactical Missile Corporation is developing mini air and ship-launched cruise missiles, Sputnik cited the CEO of the company as said in a television interview.
"At present, the miniaturization of products under…
Hawaii cautiously welcomes large cruise ships: Travel Weekly
Tovin LappThe first cruise ship bound for Hawaii in nearly two years arrived in Honolulu on Jan. 9, marking the restart of major island crossings for the first time since the pandemic began.A handful of cruise lines have reached agreements…
India reports 3.37 lakh new cases, down 9,550 from yesterday
Latest update from Omicron Covid-19 India: On Thursday, doctors tend to patients at the Covid care center in New Delhi.
Delhi and Mumbai continued to witness a drop in Covid cases on Friday, recording 10,756 and 5,008 one-day cases…
Rockland could start courting big cruise ships to boost revenue
ROCKLAND, Maine — Rockland could begin to actively contact major cruise lines and encourage them to visit the city in order to generate more annual revenue from passenger fees. The idea was raised by Rockland Mayor Ed Glaser…
Uber Boat is building the UK’s first hybrid high-speed passenger ferry
Britain's Uber Boat by Thames Clipper, a partnership between the Thames Clipper river bus service and transport company Uber, is building the country's first hybrid high-speed passenger ferries.
Image: Uber Boats by Thames Clipper…
Select itinerary changes for three Carnival cruise ships
Cruise line Carnival this week announced several itinerary changes for three different ships for voyages departing this year, in 2023 and 2024. This includes changes to the Fun Ship Meetup cruise on board Carnival Sunrise Later this year.…
Royal Caribbean cruise ship changes route due to berthing dispute
Guests aboard the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas January 22, 2022, have already been notified of route changes for their navigation. Unlike recent departures which have been marred by port cancellations, changes to Allure of the Seas…
American Cruise Lines now offers domestic flights for all US cruises
American Cruise Lines has announced the addition of a new flat rate domestic airfare option for all of its US cruises.
According to a press release, the flat rate pricing includes domestic air service to…
NCL’s second Prima-class ship to be named Norwegian Viva: Travel Weekly
Norwegian Cruise Line's second Prima Class ship will be called Norwegian Viva and enter service in June 2023. The ship will spend its first summer in the Mediterranean and its first winter in Puerto Rico. The Viva will sail Mediterranean…
CDC places Canada at ‘very high’ risk of travel due to peak in Covid
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Once the faster ship is now seated it rusts
The SS United States once had the reputation of being the largest ship ever built by the country of its name, but it is now long forgotten.
Today is the age of giant cruise ships and the…
The trendiest cruising companies in Q4 2021
Credit: muratart / Shutterstock.com.
Ship Technology has listed five of the hottest companies in cruise-related Twitter threads, using research…
TUI will finance hotels, cruise ships with investment funds – report
The logo of Germany-based travel company TUI is seen on a travel agency in Paris, France on June 23, 2020. REUTERS / Charles PlatiauRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBERLIN, Jan. 5 (Reuters) - TUI (TUIGn.DE)…
Agency in Brazil advises against cruise ship travel due to positive cases
Brazilian health agency ANVISA has advised against all travel by cruise ship operating in its waters. At least five ships are affected by the new advisory, sailing for MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises and two cruise ships have already been…
How to check if the CDC is monitoring your cruise ship for COVID
Cruise ships are seen docked at PortMiami as the industry prepares to resume operations. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
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CDC investigates COVID cases on cruise ships: Omicron threatens another break
Cruise passengers are under pressure to temporarily stop sailing as they grapple with the worst COVID outbreaks since resuming travel in the summer.Driving the news: The CDC said Thursday that all travelers should avoid cruises, regardless…
Fifty crew members infected on Carnival Vista
the Vista Carnival arrived in the port of Roatan, Honduras this morning with at least fifty (50) crew members who tested positive for COVID-19. A guest from the Carnival cruise ship also tested positive.
The vessel would not have allowed…
First cruise ship visit to Grand Cayman in over 21 months canceled
After careful consideration and reviews of health and safety protocols, Cayman Islands have decided to cancel Holland America's next visit Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was scheduled to visit Grand Cayman on December 28, 2021.
This…
Cruises disrupted again due to Covid-19 – KION546
By Jason Hanna, CNN
At least four ocean-going cruise ships have been turned away from ports of call or have been banned from letting passengers disembark in the Americas this week due to cases of Covid-19 on board.
Although…
COVID clusters emerge on Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC cruises
As the omicron continues to spread across the country, cases of COVID continue to emerge on cruise ships. Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and MSC Cruises are among the cruise lines currently dealing with clusters of…
EMSA reports a drop in maritime accidents in Europe
Total casualties and losses fell in 2020, but fishing vessels remain a concern
The deck aboard the…
Carnival Corporation’s first Chinese-built cruise ship floats
The very first large cruise ship built entirely in China reached a milestone this week by floating for the first time. The ship, known only as "Project # 1" for now, is expected to be completed by September 2023.
Various stakeholders…
Green destinations are a plus for travel, by Travel Writers
By Victor Block
As Daniel and Martha Everett and their two children enjoyed a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, they focused on the fun and excitement rather than the environment. When Barbara and Andy Allen checked into a…
Carnival Corporation celebrates opening of Port of Dubai cruise terminal
The occasion was marked by a guided tour by Abdulla Binhabtoor, Director of Portfolio Management at Shamal outfit, and several executives of Carnival Corporation, including Giora Israel, senior vice president of global port and…
On cruise ships, Omicron puts safety protocols to the test
With the rise of the Delta and Omicron variants, and as the virus spreads across the world, cruise lines have adjusted their health and safety protocols, reinstating measures such as mask warrants and requiring additional testing of the…
Suspected of drunkenness after capsizing ship in Baltic Sea collision
Danish ship capsized after collision with the Baltic Sea (photos courtesy of…
Cruise ship sells homes so owners can travel the world at sea
A residential cruise ship promises the experience of traveling the world from the comfort of your own luxury home on board, including an $ 8 million two-story penthouse. Storylines said it was selling the new homes aboard its…
Norwegian Dawn met by protesters in Key West – Cruise Industry News
Norwegian Dawn was greeted by a group of protesters when it called in Key West, Fla. On December 9.
The protesters are part of the Safer and Cleaner Ships (SCS) movement, which aims to honor the wishes of…
Cruise ships harm the environment, people and local communities – and they don’t pay…
While a cruise around the Mediterranean or Antarctica might seem like the height of all-inclusive luxury, you might not think the negative impacts are worth it after reading this.New research shows that passengers on a seven-day trip…
Major stopover for Caribbean cruise port with four ships in one day tour
Saint-Kitts is slowly but surely watching over a significant boom in the local economy. A few weeks ago, Flagged cruising hive the port having tours of three ships in one day; today, December 7, this stage will be overcome by the visit…
Louisiana confirms first case of omicron; COVID-infected cruise ship arrives in New Orleans
Louisiana confirmed its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant, while a Norwegian Cruise Line ship with a coronavirus outbreak also arrived in New Orleans on Sunday.Louisiana first reported the suspected omicron case on Friday, but…
Staten Island Ferry: SSG Michael H. Ollis to begin passenger service by year end
STATEN ISLAND, NY - Passengers on the Staten Island ferry will board a brand new boat by the end of the month.SSG Michael H. Ollis, the first of three new ships coming on the Staten Island Ferry, will begin commuting between St. George and…
How 2 flights to Europe may have spurred the spread of a new variant
After the Omicron variant emerged in Africa last week, the United States, the European Union and other countries have banned flights from southern Africa. Israel and Morocco have slammed their doors on the world. Australia, Japan and…
Havila Capella arrives in Norway, ready for start of December 1 – Cruise Industry News
The Havila Capella - the first of Havila's four sister ships to sail the Norwegian coast - has arrived safely at the wharf in Bergen, Norway. According to Havila Voyages, the ship docked at 5:30 p.m. on November 24.
The 468-passenger…
Cruise News Update: November 27, 2021
It's another busy week with cruise news covering all major cruise lines as even more ships return to service. We also have great news on the ports.
Cruise news update
It's time to get into all the latest cruise news as cruise lines…
Galataport Istanbul welcomes the last cruise ship of this year
Galataport Istanbul welcomes the last cruise ship of this year
Galataport Istanbul, which transforms the city's historic port into a world-class cruise port and district of culture, art, shopping and dining, hosts the Viking Venus…
‘I don’t see any bright spots’: Return of cruise ships could spark storm of…
As a teenager, Dylan Boag was eager to move to the city, but when he finally arrived all he could think of was returning home to the crystal-clear waters of Jervis Bay, 200km south of Sydney.Today, the 30-year-old runs an ecotourism…
Cruise Lines and Attractions See Benefits of Serving Travelers with Sensory Disabilities
If you've ever been to a museum, you know rule number one is to keep your hands to yourself and not to touch the displays. But for a person with an invisible or sensory disability, these decades-old practices are more dissuasive than an…
Coast Guard says illegal charters are a growing problem. What you need to know before booking a…
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Illegal charters are a growing problem, and because unqualified captains are dangerous, the Jacksonville Coast Guard is cracking down. People often throw parties on the Saint John River for events like the…
Japan cruise ships back on track with COVID security measures
The cruise industry in Japan is getting back on track as ships gradually resume navigation with COVID-19 safety measures in place after many trips canceled due to the pandemic.
Major cruise ships Asuka II and Nippon…
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What are the best cruises in the world? Viking, Disney are big winners
US News & World Report released its ranking of "best" cruise lines of 2022.The publication assessed 17 cruise lines through a combination of expert ratings (30%), traveler reviews (50%) and health notes published by the US Centers for…
Tomislav Uroda wants to connect the islands with electric ships
November 8, 2021 - The idea of ââconnecting Croatia's many islands with an electric vessel, which is much more environmentally friendly and sustainable, has been in the works since 2010. The man behind…
Container traffic increases after port operator upgrade
The Autonomous Port of Phnom Penh (PPAP) saw an increase in demand for container ships last month after an upgrade in sea container handling and loading capacity. Some 32,441 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) passed through the port in…
The first of Havila Kystruten’s new quartet delivered to Turkey – ShipInsight
Havila capella, the first of four new hybrid ferries ordered by Havila Kystruten, was handed over to its Norwegian owner by Tersan Shipbuilding in Turkey. The second ship, Havila Beaver is also nearing completion.
The new…
End of the ban on cruise ships in Canada
Vancouver was historically a key port for Alaska cruises (photo of Port of Vancouver)…
First call: A cruise on Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship: Travel Weekly
ON BOARD THE CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR - As a cruise line that has stood for decades with just two midsize ships, Crystal Cruises knows a thing or two about patience. But even Crystal's patience was put to the test with the Crystal Endeavor, her…
Foreign visitors to Ireland fell slightly last month
DUBLIN, Ireland - The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released air and sea travel statistics for the past month on Friday. âAir and sea travel statistics for September 2021 show that overseas travel remained stable…
Meyer Werft embarks on Power-to-Liquid fuels with a new start-up
Laboratory test bench at the Meyer Neptun facilities (Meyer Neptun)…
Here’s how much travelers can be fined for falsifying vaccination documents
Travelers hoping to board a plane, as well as some trains and ships in Canada, have just over a month to get a full vaccine or face a hefty fine.
As of October 30, travelers aged 12 and over must be immunized against COVID-19 in order to…
Miss Universe Puerto Rico hosts Mardi Gras Carnival in San Juan – Cruise Industry News
Carnival Cruise Line's celebration cruise after the christening of its new flagship Mardi Gras last Saturday made its first stop with a stopover in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to a press release.
As part of the Oct. 26…
Dubai cruise season resumes with 500,000 visitors expected
The winter cruise season in Dubai has started with the arrival of a luxury liner that will use the emirate as its home port.TUI Cruise Line Mein Schiff 6 arrived on October 23 at the Hamdan bin Mohammed cruise terminal in Mina Rashid.As…
Mardi Gras baptized in Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruise Line's New Ship Tuesday Fat was christened today in Port Canaveral, Florida, during what Carnival has called a "Universe of Fun" celebration.
The event took place at the Mardi Gras Theater onboard, with Miss…
Are cruises safer than other vacations?
MIAMI - When the pandemic struck in the spring of 2020, there was hardly a worse place than a cruise ship. Today, as COVID-19 persists around the world, cruise industry leaders are making a bold statement: Cruising is not only safe,…
Alaska Journal | Alaska’s tourism industry sees reason for optimism in 2022 after year of…
An upside down tourist season for Alaska has ended with great optimism for 2022, according to industry leaders across the state.
âThings have continued to change. While I don't think our industry was as much in crisis…
Save up to 30% on Kimberley 2023 Luxury Expeditions from Ponant
Escape to the Kimberley in 2023 and experience the iconic rugged coastline in comfort aboard a small luxury vessel with PONANT, the world leader in luxury expeditions. In 2023, The Lapérouse will…
Princess Cruises Sails Alaska Again: Travel Weekly
A seven-day trip to Alaska aboard the 3,560-passenger Majestic Princess in August marked an encouraging comeback after Covid for Princess Cruises, which has been cruising the region for more than 50 years. The navigation, one of what the…
The PLA practices the maritime transport of troops with a large civilian ferry
A combined arms brigade affiliated with the 81st Army Group of the PLA uses the Chinese rejuvenation ferry to transport troops and vehicles, including Type 96 main battle tanks, as part of a military-civilian integrated inter-sea troop…
The Malaspina could be enlisted to fight global piracy. Instead, the state pays $ 75,000 a month to…
The Malaspina State Ferry is located in Ward Cove near Ketchikan on May 10, 2020. The DOT now admits it costs around $ 75,000 per month in mooring, utilities and insurance. (Eric Stone / KRBD)
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Lindblad and A&K confirm departures from Argentina for Antarctic cruises: Travel Weekly
Abercrombie & Kent and Lindblad Expeditions have confirmed their Antarctic seasons from Argentina, citing the country's reopening of its borders in November.Expedition operators have only recently started to confirm their seasons in…
The first five arrivals of five ships in Nassau since COVID
By NEIL HARTNELL
Editor-in-chief of the Tribune
nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
The cruise port of Nassau will welcome five ships today for…
British Virgin Islands ready for a busy cruise season
With the busiest time on the Caribbean Islands, the British Virgin Islands are doing what they can to accommodate the cruise industry in droves. With a wide variety of safety measures that will ensure the health of residents and cruise…
Mitsubishi launches second new ro-pax for Meimon Taiyo – ShipInsight
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, part of the Yokohama-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) group, last week hosted a christening and launching ceremony for the second of two large ferries being built for the Japan Construction,…
Port Kembla pilot Don Buckthought retires after 40-year career leading ships to safety
Browse the opening pages of the classic Moby Dick novel, and author Herman Melville writes a complete love letter to the ocean that suggests people give in to their love of the sea and work there, or spend their lives obsessed with it.…
How Singapore plans to encourage Australians to take a cruise from its port
The last weeks Cruise passenger The story citing expert predictions that we would sail in foreign waters before ours sparked a major debate, with the Cruise Lines International Association Australasia condemning…
Nauticus gears up for ‘busiest cruise season’
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Preparations are underway for what local officials say is one of the busiest cruise seasons, including in Norfolk.
The city's cruise ship program returns this week as the global industry continues to recover…
Crew’s ‘tender’ efforts to save the falcon after a ship struck off the coast of…
A container ship en route to the port of Charleston took on an unexpected passenger last weekend when a…
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According to a new report released by Grand View Research, the increasing focus of shipbuilders on reducing noise generated by ship propulsion systems is supporting…
Friendly dolphins and the Clyde sugar boat kept the skipper from hitting the rocks
Friendly dolphins and the Clyde sugar boat kept the skipper from hitting the rocks
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