Cruise Ships


Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Photo of cruise ship passengers on royal Caribbean walking down the dock on a cloudy day
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Royal Caribbean Profits Soar With High Demand for Private Destinations

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean boosted its annual profit forecast on Tuesday for the fourth time this year, driven by high demand

October 29, 2024
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Sunday, October 20, 2024
Alaska cruise ship in port with mountain and clouds in the background
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Juneau Alaska Rejects Cruise Ship Ban Despite Eco-Outcry

The New York Times reports that from Venice, Amsterdam and Greece to Key West and Maine, cities are increasingly scrutinizing the overwhelming presence of

October 20, 2024
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Monday, October 14, 2024
CDC Shames The Nastiest, Dirtiest Cruise Ships
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CDC Shames The Nastiest, Dirtiest Cruise Ships

The open sea calls, exotic ports tempt, and buffets overflow—perhaps cultivating a microbial zoo in your gut. As you step aboard, a question lingers like a

October 14, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
A large cruise ship with Mediterranean town in the background during a sunny day.
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Newest Mega Cruise Ship Sun Princess Underway After Storm Delay & Evacuations

Princess Cruises’ newest flagship, Sun Princess, was set to make its highly anticipated U.S. debut on October 9 at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, after a

October 12, 2024
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Friday, October 11, 2024
A rendering of Hurtigruten's new Sea Zero cruise ships.
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Hurtigruten’s Zero-Emission Cruise Ship to Sail in 2030 with Groundbreaking Tech

Norwegian cruise ship company Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its groundbreaking Sea Zero project, a zero-emission cruise ship scheduled to debut in

October 11, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
silhouette of a man with a large cruise ship in the background
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Dutch Crack Down on Cruise Industry Greenwashing

By Cagan Koc (Bloomberg) MSC Cruises was told to drop some green claims in its advertisements in the Netherlands after Dutch environmental campaigners

October 2, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship docked at a calm fjord, surrounded by mountains and a misty sunrise in the background.
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World’s First Everlasting Round-the-World Cruise Ship Finally Sets Sail

by Clodagh Kilcoyne, BELFAST (Reuters) – Cruise passengers are to set sail from Belfast on Monday on a three-and-a-half-year world voyage after being

September 30, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
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Historic First: Cruise Ship Reaches North Pole of Inaccessibility

Ponant’s ice-strengthened expedition cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot has become the first ship to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility, marking a

September 23, 2024
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Photos: Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship Completes Ems Conveyance

Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Disney Treasure, has successfully completed its transfer from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to

September 23, 2024
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Friday, September 20, 2024
MS Norwegian Luna rendering. Image courtesy Norwegian Cruise Line
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Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils New Cutting-Edge Ship ‘Norwegian Luna’

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled details about its upcoming ship, Norwegian Luna. Set to embark on its maiden voyage in spring 2026, the new vessel

September 20, 2024
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
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From Dream to Disaster: The Heartbreaking Saga of a Vintage Cruise Ship

STOCKTON, CA – The advertisement was easily overlooked—a dilapidated cruise ship for sale on Craigslist in 2008. But for Chris Willson, a tech

September 19, 2024
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Germany Acquires Majority Stake in MEYER WERFT, Securing the Shipyard’s Future

The German government and the state of Lower Saxony have taken action to secure the future of MEYER WERFT, the renowned shipbuilder in Papenburg. As part of

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 2156

Lengthening the MS Balmoral.
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WATCH: Cruise Ship Lengthening – Engineering Marvel Transforms ‘Balmoral’

Ever wondered how cruise lines supersize their ships? In 2008, the cruise ship Balmoral underwent a significant transformation at Hamburg’s Blohm + Voss

September 18, 2024
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
Stern view of the new hotel super-yacht ilma
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Ritz-Carlton Launches Ilma: World’s Largest Hotel-Branded Superyacht

By Fran Golden (Bloomberg) When Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection finally unveiled its 298-passenger Evrima in 2022 after a few years of

September 15, 2024
Total Views: 13081

Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Greece To Take Action Against Cruise Ship Tourism And Short-Term Leasing

By Eleni Chrepa and Sotiris Nikas Sep 7, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced measures aimed at addressing the

September 7, 2024
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Germany Agrees To Rescue Cruise Ship Builder Meyer Werft

By Kamil Kowalcze Sep 6, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Germany hammered out a deal that offers a potential lifeline for struggling shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH,

September 7, 2024
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Royal Caribbean Orders Fourth Icon Class Ship, with Options

Royal Caribbean Group has announced an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship, scheduled for delivery in 2027. The

August 27, 2024
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Friday, August 16, 2024
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Disney Cruise Line Adds to Orderbook at Meyer Werft

Disney Cruise Line is set to expand its fleet with the addition of four new ships. The four ships will be constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and

August 16, 2024
Total Views: 917

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Norwegian Cruise Lifts Annual Profit Forecast Again as Cruise Demand Soars

By Granth Vanaik July 31 (Reuters) – Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast for a third time, riding on

July 31, 2024
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
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Greece’s Santorini Overwhelmed by Tourists: Locals Push For Cruise Ship Cap

By Valentini Anagnostopoulou SANTORINI, Greece, July 27 (Reuters) – Armed with selfie sticks and phones, the tourists flood into Santorini from

July 27, 2024
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