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Norwegian breaks away with more firsts at sea

The first-ever salt room at sea will feature as part of Norwegian Breakaway’s â€˜Mandara Spa’ when the ship launches next May, along with a vast array of innovative fitness classes designed with the urban New Yorker […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 27 2012
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Singaporean developer backs out of Gold Coast Cruise Terminal

Singaporean company Sembawang has withdrawn its bid to develop the controversial Gold Coast cruise terminal following an announcement by Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate indicating that the development would not incorporate a casino. In a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 26 2012
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Port of Cairns upgrades moves ahead

The Cairns Shipping Development Project has now been declared a significant project by Queensland’s Coordinator-General with the Trinity Inlet proposal now subject to a rigorous environmental assessment. If approved, the project proposed by Ports North […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 26 2012
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First cruise visit for Trois Rivières, Canada

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral was the first ship in history to call into Trois Rivières in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada on 20 September with 1,200 passengers and 500 crew aboard. Local dignitaries were welcomed […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 25 2012
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New lifeboat loading policy for cruise ships

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and European Cruise Council (ECC) oceangoing member lines will implement an additional safety procedure regarding the loading of lifeboats as part of crew training, effective immediately. Exceeding current international regulatory […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 25 2012
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A Disney Magic sails into her Texas homeport

The ‘Lone Star State’ was saluted in a unique way when Disney Magic sailed into Galveston for the first time on the weekend. The iconic Mickey Mouse ears on the ship’s funnel donned a cowboy hat in […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 25 2012
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Royal expands Oasis-class dining options

Royal Caribbean International has continued their commitment to enhance onboard dining options for their passengers with the addition of Oasis-class dining across more of their fleet. Serenade of the Seas is the next ship scheduled to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 25 2012
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HAL’s Veendam fails sanitation inspection

A surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on 19 August has failed Holland America Line’s ms Veendam, giving the ship a score of 77 out of 100 compared to the 93 it […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 25 2012
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The Rockettes to join Norwegian Breakway

Godmothers don’t come any more kicking than the Rockettes® who have been named the official godmothers of Norwegian’s newest build, Norwegian Breakaway. The New York icons will further strengthen the ship’s bond with the city when […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 19 2012
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Classic International Cruises’ ships arrested

Classic International Cruises’ Athena and Princess Danae have been arrested in the French port of Marseilles for reportedly failing to pay crew wages and fuel costs. According to Cruise Critic, the Arion was also arrested in Montenegro for similar reasons. Athena had […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 19 2012
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Celebrity Reflection departs shipyards

Celebrity Cruises fifth Solstice-class ship, Celebrity Reflection, departed the Meyer Werft shipyard on Sunday and embarked on her maiden voyage to Eemshaven, The Netherlands. Tugs lined the ship as she ‘threaded the needle’ of the lock with […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 19 2012