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Coachella music fest goes mainstream and books two cruise dates

The leader in rock festivals on boats is Sixthman, which has made a name for itself with the southern rock fest Simple Man Cruise for the last six years. Will the indie kids of Coachella be able to keep the boat rockin'?

Arlene Satchell | 12 years ago

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Cruise lines protest new emissions standards designed to protect pristine places their ships visit

The government quietly passed an anti-pollution program requiring all large ships to cut their fuel's sulfur content from 2.7% to 1% by August 1. The cost is estimated as an additional $19 a day -- less than lines routinely pass on as "fuel surcharges."

12 years ago

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How to cruise with political talking heads before the 2012 election

Spaces are still open on the yearly liberal or democratic-themed cruises that give citizens the opportunity to chat with well-known political commentators only months, or weeks, away from the election.

12 years ago

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Exclusive French luxury cruise line bought by a sandwich chain

Prêt a Manger's parent company has investments in many industries so the purchase of Compagnie du Ponant's three-ship cruise line isn't too far-fetched. No word on whether its all-inclusive price packages includes a sandwich-making station.

12 years ago

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Venice’s lagoon is doomed unless it gets a little “intelligent tourism”

An alternative dock is needed for cruise ships before erosion of Venice's main lagoon is further damaged. Venetians, who earn little revenue from cruises or their guests, hope a new bill will help them to regain control.

12 years ago

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Two Carnival lines introduce new price promise in the UK

Since the specifics of packages can vary so widely, pricing promises in the travel are always hard to keep. Carnival needs to make sure its new "Vantage" fares fulfill the promise of simple pricing rather than complicate matters with another price tier.

12 years ago

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Bahrain halves port fees in an effort to lure back leery cruise lines

The Bahrain government is doing what it can to help offset the hefty insurance cost for ships calling on its main port. The fee break, while not able to offset the insurance, tells the industry that Bahrain feels its pain and wants to help.

12 years ago

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Alaska sues the U.S. government so cruise ships won’t have to meet environmental standards

Alaska is angry that the EPA is forcing them to abide by a treaty before the treaty has been ratified, but in the long run its difficult to argue that the cruise industry won't be better off with pristine waters.

12 years ago

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Athens’ cruise port to get €220 facelift with Greek and EU money

With the expansion the Greek port is on track to become The Mediterranean's largest cruise ship port and get Piraeus back into the big ship game.

12 years ago

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The last cruise ship built in England will be retired after four decades

The life of a cruise ship is always surprising. Some plow along for one line with one name while the rest bounce between owners and bankruptcy only to be followed by loyal cruisers who see something special in them.

12 years ago