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Monday, January 22, 2024
Icon of the Seas pictured leaving for sea trials
Cruise Ships

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship is a Climate Liability

(Bloomberg) — When Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas embarks on its first official voyage on Jan. 27, the journey is sure to make waves.

January 22, 2024
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Friday, December 29, 2023
MS Adora Magic City. Photo: Adora Cruises
Cruise Ships

First Made-in-China Cruise Ship to Set Sail From Shanghai

(Bloomberg) — China’s first domestically built cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage Jan. 1, offering travelers from the mainland a way of

December 29, 2023
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Hurtigruten expedition cruise ship MAUD in the Kiel Canal
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Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Awaiting Tow After Hit from Rogue Wave

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Dec 21 (Reuters) – The Norwegian cruise ship MS Maud suffered a power outage after a rogue wave shattered

December 21, 2023
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Icon of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
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Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Icon of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, from Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland.

November 28, 2023
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
File photo of the Carnival Glory at sea
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Coast Guard Suspends Searches for Two Individuals Lost from Cruise Ships

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the suspension of separate search operations for two individuals who went overboard from different cruise ships. The first

November 16, 2023
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Carnival Sunshine cruise ship underway at sea
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Carnival Earnings Outlook Misses While Fuel Costs Near 15-Year High

(Bloomberg) — Carnival Corp. posted a profit for the first time since 2020 but issued a fourth quarter earnings outlook that missed Wall Streets’

September 29, 2023
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Monday, July 31, 2023
The Invisible Climate Impact of a Cruise Ship
Environment

The Invisible Climate Impact of a Cruise Ship

(Bloomberg) — Cruise operators are replacing oil-based fuel with liquefied natural gas to run their ships and pitching the

July 31, 2023
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
Cruise Industry Asks UN To Reconsider Carbon Rule
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Cruise Industry Asks UN To Reconsider Carbon Rule

Picture a cruise ship. Not just a ferryboat, but an enormous floating resort filled with roller coasters, fine dining, and Broadway-style shows. These massive

July 22, 2023
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Friday, July 21, 2023
Amsterdam Moves to Ban Cruise Ships to Help Curb Mass Tourism
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Amsterdam Moves to Ban Cruise Ships to Help Curb Mass Tourism

AMSTERDAM, July 21 (Reuters) – Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and

July 21, 2023
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
carnival cruise ship
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Carnival Shares Spike Despite Pause On China

By John Konrad (gCaptain) Shares of Carnival Corporation, the parent company of Carnival Cruise Lines $CCL, soared by nearly 10% today on what the CEO calls

June 28, 2023
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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Clean Waters: Canadian Government Moves to Prohibit Sewage Discharges from Cruise Ships

The Canadian government has taken a significant step towards ensuring clean waters by adopting new mandatory measures for cruise ships related to the dumping

June 23, 2023
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Radiance of the Seas. (Source: NTSB)
Accidents

Cruise Ship Crew Relied on Outdated Chart Before Striking Pier in Alaska

Overreliance on an electronic chart, miscommunication and an outdated navigational chart were all factors in a cruise ship damaging a cruise terminal pier last

June 13, 2023
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Saturday, June 10, 2023
Blind Women Removed From P&O Cruise Ship
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Blind Women Removed From P&O Cruise Ship

Two blind women from West Sussex, Pam May and Jennie Bailie, have publicly expressed their distress and humiliation after being escorted off a P&O Cruises

June 10, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Environment

Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced new details on its ambitious plans for a zero-emission cruise ship intended to operate along the rugged

June 7, 2023
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Friday, June 2, 2023
Side view of cruise ship Carnival Magic docked at port Grand Turk on the blue sky background
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Coast Guard Suspends Search For Overboard Cruise Ship Passenger Off Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing 35-year-old man who went overboard from a cruise ship 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Missing

June 2, 2023
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac
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US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac

A dramatic rescue attempt took place over the weekend as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter battled harsh weather conditions during a medevac operation

May 2, 2023
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Sunday, April 23, 2023
Celebrity Edge Class Cruise Ship
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The Cruel Reality of Cruise Ship Morgues: Widow Files Suit

In August, Marilyn Jones and her husband Robert set sail on an eight-day Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, aboard the Celebrity Equinox. Just two

April 23, 2023
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Monday, April 3, 2023
MEYER Group Unveils Futuristic Cruise Ship Concepts
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MEYER Group Unveils Futuristic Cruise Ship Concepts

Cruise ship builder MEYER Group revealed its vision for the future of cruise ships, presenting innovative concept designs and groundbreaking technology for

April 3, 2023
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Carnival Corp Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Quarterly Loss
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Carnival Corp Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Quarterly Loss

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Doyinsola Oladipo March 27 (Reuters) – Cruise operator Carnival Corp on Monday reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly

March 27, 2023
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Crystal Cruises Left Passengers Out $100 Million. Can That Same Debt Win Them Back?
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Crystal Cruises Left Passengers Out $100 Million. Can That Same Debt Win Them Back?

By Fran Golden (Bloomberg) — When Genting Hong Kong’s American luxury line Crystal Cruises shutdown suddenly in February last year it

March 23, 2023
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