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Cruise News

Providing the latest cruise news and cruise industry insights about top cruise lines including Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and more.

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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.

Skift | 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.

Skift | 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.

Skift | 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.

Skift | 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.

Skift | 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.

Skift | 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.

Skift | 12 years ago

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First honest words from Concordia captain: “I f—-d up!”

Concordia captain Schettino has become such a parody of an inept leader that it's almost too easy to laugh -- until you recall the death and destruction behind his excuses.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Why Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Freedom class ships are some of the most fit ships at sea

Cruises now tailor some itineraries for athletes and gym rats, so Cruise Critic has turned their expert and user lenses to rank lines based on facilities, activities, and healthy cuisine.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Celebrity Cruises CEO resigns and takes post with hair salon company

From a cruise line to a global hair salon business, a curious twist.

Skift | 12 years ago