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In what seems to be a yearly occurrence, the 5,000 ton Polar Star, operated by Polar Star Expeditions, hit a rock and while not sinking, did have its outer hull breached. The 80-pax vessel hit this rock while attempting to…
In the wake of the protests and chaos that has erupted in the city, the following lines/ tour groups have canceled their trips through the end of the month. Costa Cruises canceled all calls in Egypt and Tunisia Viking River…
Greece Based Louis Cruises plc, announced the extension of the bareboat charter for the Thomson Destiny and Thomson Spirit. The new Charter Party runs until 2015. The chartering of Louis Plc vessels to Thomson Cruises started in 1996 and this…
NCL’s Norwegian Sun recently emerged from a drydock with several new features. The success on the Norwegian Epic, NCL decided to add the Moderno Churrascaria steak house. The new restaurants will take the place on the former Pacific Heights. Workers…
UPDATE: Here’s the thing, the part about not taking pictures was just because it was during the muster drill. Point, while it could certainly be attributed to perspective, she does get awfully close to the Monarch. Counter point, from the…
Cruise Industry News is reporting that sources have told them that Royal Caribbean International “is set to go with Meyer Werft for a two-ship order.” This is surprising in not only THAT they will be ordering more, but WHERE they…
Australian Native Ryan McNaught, has created a model of Princess Cruises original “Love Boat,” Pacific Princess. Taking 6 months to build, the 10ft model consists of over 240,000 individual bricks. Pictures after the break. Coming from someone who built lego…
Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse and godmother Jennifer Hudson christened the new Disney mega ship in Port Canaveral. The new ship is ready to sail the caribbean while the Disney Wonder sails west towards Alaska
The first up is the SportSquare. SportsSquare is an active cruiser’s on-board paradise, featuring SkyCourse, the first ropes course at sea, and cruising’s first-ever outdoor fitness area. Also in the same venue, is the first-ever two-level nine-hole miniature golf course…
According to Cruise Industry News, Spain Based Pullmantur Cruises’s Atlantic Star has been sold. The buyer at this time is undisclosed, but what is known is the ships new name: Mona Lisa II. The Laid up vessel has had its…