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[VIDEO] That Time North Korea Made A Cruise Line
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.
UPDATED ARTICLE: The Residential Cruise Ship Boom—and Bust—Continues
The concept of residential cruise ships—a floating utopia where you can live, work, and play while circumnavigating the globe—is undeniably alluring. Yet, as history has shown, these ambitious projects often sail into stormy waters long before they ever reach the…
The Story of Cunards Unknown Queen That Would Never Be, the Q5.
In the mid-to-late 1980s, Cunard launched an ambitious project aimed at modernizing and revitalizing their fleet. Similar to the ill-fated Q3 saga, this project was also to replace an aging Queen. The next up in our Unbuilt Ships series: Project…
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Will Storylines Residential Ship, MV Narrative, Ever Set Sail?
And will it ever be built? MV Narrative: The Narrative The M/V Narrative, touted as a revolutionary residential cruise ship by Storylines, has become a saga of delays, lofty promises, and mounting skepticism. Originally announced with much fanfare and a…
WATCH: SS United States Departure from Philadelphia
Earlier today the SS United States made her long awaited (and sad) departure from pier 80 in Philadelphia. After an assortment of McAllister Tugs guided her out of her berth, she was attached to her ocean going tug the VINIK…
Track the SS United States
via reddit user historicalharborsyt The iconic SS United States began its final journey, leaving its dock in Philadelphia after sitting there since 1996. On Monday, February 17, Tuesday February 18, Wednesday February 19th, it will be towed down the Delaware…
Understanding Bow Thrusters on Ships
If you’ve ever sailed in a cabin close to the bow of the ship, you may have been woken up in the early hours by a loud vibration as the ship is maneuvering into her berth at the pier. Well…
What Sets Virgin Voyages Apart
Virgin Voyages has completely reimagined the traditional cruise experience, bringing Richard Branson’s signature rebellious spirit to cruise industry. Here’s why this adults-only cruise line stands out from the crowd in remarkable ways based on what we’ve seen onboard. Adults-Only Paradise…