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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Gets Second Ship

August 22, 2017

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sails two night trips from West Palm Beach to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. They current operate the ex-Carnival Celebration and have renamed her Grand Celebration. They also h...

[Photos]Crystal’s Endeavour Class and Star’s Global Class

Greg Dragonetti

August 10, 2017

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Browsing MV Werften website I found these high-res photos of Crystal's new Endeavour expedition class vessel, as well as Star's Cruises upcoming 200,000grt behomeath Global class: Both ships seem quit...

[UPDATED] France Nationalizes STX France

Greg Dragonetti

July 28, 2017

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UPDATE: France and Italy would like to have a new deal in place by September 27. Both finance ministers have already met to start the conversations. They are quoted as wanting to create an "Airbus of the na...

National Geographic Quest Damaged in Shipyard. Two Cruises Canceled

Greg Dragonetti

June 23, 2017

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via @dougsillars During the launching of the newest US flagged cruise ship, the National Geographic Quest went too far into the water and may have some damage to her prop and rudder. The event occurred l...

New Cruise Line Alert: Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Greg Dragonetti

June 22, 2017

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Top tier hotelier Ritz-Carlton is taking to the high seas. They just announced that they intend to build 3 yachts with the first one launching in Q4 2019. Itineraries are still being developed. Each ship...

UPDATED: Are the Future of Cuban Cruises Really in Jeopardy?

Greg Dragonetti

June 2, 2017

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UPDATE 6/16/2017 PM:The new policy for US-Cuban relations going forward is out. As predicted, it won't interfere with cruise operations too much. The relations will still remain positive between the two countri...

New Cruise Line: Blue World Voyages

Greg Dragonetti

May 26, 2017

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A new cruise line hopes to start up with a unique business strategy. With the slogan 'active lifestyle cruising,' Blue World Voyages would cater only to sports, fitness and wellness enthusiasts. I'll get right ...

Fincantieri Officially Purchases Stake in STX France

Greg Dragonetti

May 19, 2017

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Fincantieri has officially purchased a majority stake in STX France for $89 million. They now own two-thirds of the yard. The French government will own the remaining third. They haven't announced what the new ...

Advance Ticket Sales Up ‘Five-fold’ for The Cat

Greg Dragonetti

May 12, 2017

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This seasons ferry service from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is poised to be a great one for operator Bay Ferries. The president of the Prince Edward Island based Bay Ferries, Mark MacDonald, announ...

Seatrade Day 2 Recap

Greg Dragonetti

March 15, 2017

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Today was another busy day with press conferences, a huge reveal, and more touring the show floor. Here's a recap: @MSCCruisesUSA press conference. Rick Sasso:"were the fastest growing cruise line in histor...