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Quantum of the Seas Floated Out
Quantum of the Seas meets water for thefirst time.
Greg Dragonetti
Greg (he/him) is the founder and editor of CruiseInd. He has been writing about the cruise industry since 2009 and studying it since 1998. His first ship was the Norwegian Majesty.
Mitsubishi Delays AIDA Newbuild by Six Months
I mentioned a few weeks ago that there were some issues with the finances on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries[MHI] part: MHI booked a ¥60bn loss on the two AIDA ships. Design and procurement costs due to changes made by AIDA said…
Royal Caribbean’s Adam Goldstein To Take Larger Role in Potential Successor Play
Tradewinds (sub required) is reporting that Adam Goldstein has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises, ltd. This may seem confusing, but ‘Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.’ is the parent company of ‘Royal Caribbean International’, where he…
Carnival to Sail Triumph on Extended Caribbean Voyages in 2015/2016
From Carnival: For the very first time, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering 10- and 11-day cruises between Galveston and San Juan featuring visits to six different Caribbean destinations on one itinerary. Two 11-day cruises sail from Galveston to San Juan…
MSC Preziosa Nudges Passenger Gangway
No one was hurt when the MSC Preziosa was maneuvering to berth in Venice this morning at 0815 local time. The question really is why was the walkway overhanging the berth, allowing the ship to come into contact with it.…
Analysis: Virgin Cruises, A Reality?
Cruise Industry News is reporting that, according to from rumors they are hearing, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is attempting to secure $1.7 billion in funding from various banks. If successful, he intends to launch Virgin Cruises. They will build two…
Mooring Accident in St Kitts
Two longshoremen were killed in St Kitts when their boat capsized while an unmooring maneuver. The two men were in a small boat helping to untie the Independence of the Seas from the end Dolphin piers: This is an unfortunate…
Royal Shuffles Ships in Europe
from Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas will sail its very first Europe season in summer 2015. The cruise line’s Adventure of the Seas, which was originally announced to homeport at Southampton, U.K., is being exchanged forExplorer of the Seas, which…
Nova Scotia Ferry Starting To Accept Reservations
Nova Star Cruises, the operator of the Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia ferry have officially started accepting reservations. They also relaunched with an extensive website. One-way fares for the 10 hour crossing range from $79[recliner airline style seats] to $159[ocean view…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ Sailing
England’s Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be launching their first ever ‘You Choose Your Cruise.’ Taking place on the Braemar (ex- Norwegian Dynasty, Crown Dynasty), the 15 night cruise departs from Southampton on October 10th, 2015. It may not be as open…