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click for larger Reports in several British newspapers are saying that the famous QE2 has been sold to Chinese interests for $30 Million. Initial speculation was this was for scrapping, however the liners former owner Cunard, released this statement: We have…
Last week we followed the STX Yards and Finnish Government meetings. Well, the results are out, and its a fairly positive one. However there are some short comings. STX had asked for 50 million Euros to help secure the Oasis…
UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The government will meet on Thursday to discuss the financing package. It was rumored back in October that Royal Caribbean was exploring the possibility of building a third Oasis class vessel. The deal was pending the Finish Governmental approval of Royal…
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the seas has just finished a 3 week drydock in Spain. Changes include: Giovanni’s Table: An Italian trattoria featuring Italian classics served family-style (open for lunch, $15, and dinner, $20) Izumi Asian Cuisine: A pan-Asian restaurant…
Heres some news that Costa did not want to wake up to. More bad luck for them as the Costa Pacifica had an allision with the pier in Marseille, France. It left a 8 meters long gash above the waterline.…
In Cadiz, Spain for her Royal Advantage enhancments photo via D.A. Rogler
Not entirely sure what it is I’m looking at: photo sun-sentinel
Viking Ocean Cruises agreed with Italy’s Fincanteri to build two new ships earlier this year. It looks like the decision was well like so far by both parties because they just agreed to build two additional with an option for…
Its always interesting to see where Disney sends their ships being such a small fleet with large ships. For the first season of 2014 the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will sail 3,4 and 7-nights out of Port…
I found buried in a press release from Star Cruises this elevation drawing of the new SuperStar Gemini (ex-Norwegian Dream). She will commence voyages from Malaysia starting in January, after a $50 million drydock. click for larger
Former Carnival ship, the Jubilee, has a new home at HNA Tourism Cruise & Yacht Management in China. The first itineraries are said to be Sanya or Tianjin to Ha Long Bay and Da Nang. Interestingly enough, she will be…
Pullmantur’s Pullmantur Empress is rocking a new blue and turquoise livery. It will be part of a fleet wide rebranding. What do you think of the colors? I kind of like them. photo via Cruise Industry News
Estonian new outlet ERR is reporting that a two passengers witnessed a man falling overboard into the Gulf of Finland. Authorities were called and after 45 minutes, a helicopter spotted the man treading water. He was transported back to the…
While participating in an emergency life raft drill, 20 crew members suffered broken bones, burns and sprained ankles as they descended down a chute to their raft. Modern ferries have chutes like this for easily descending to water level. Finish…
Venezuelan cruise line Ola Cruises has officially shut down all operations. Their one ship the Ola Esmeralda (ex-Black Prince, Black Watch, Venus) will be sold for scrap. photo via ship parade
NCL and the Port of Houston Authority announced jointly that they have signed an agreement to base a ship seasonally for three years [2014-2016] with the option for two more [2017,2018]. NCL will sail the Norwegian Jewel. She’ll average about…
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While looking at Cruise Critics top pics for Holiday 2012, I stumbled upon this strange device. I guess its designed to help you sleep on planes. I can guarantee when you go to strap this to your chair on…
Now this truly is as cool as it gets. Inspired by the original ice hotels in Scandinavia, The SVEDKA Ice Bar is one of only 14 in the world and the only true ice bar at sea. Now I…
TUI cruises surprised the industry last September when they announced they agreed to build one ship with an option for a second. Well now comes word that TUI and STX Turku have agreed to pick up the option for the…
Now this is how you handle the situation. By making it personal, and adding the photo of Mr. Sheehan and his signature adds that personal feel to it. Bravo NCL! Click Here to Read the Open Letter from Norwegian Cruise…
Norwegian Cruise Line reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Operating income increased 8.8% to $174.1 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $160.0 million in 2011 with an improvement in operating margin to 25.8% from…
The Costa Allegra, the Costa vessel that broke down in the Indian Ocean, has finally reached the scrapyard in Turkey. Her sister is currently sailing for South Korea’s Harmony Cruises. Costa had originally tried to sell her to Harmony, but…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported better than expected third quarter results and increased its earnings outlook for full year 2012. “The strong third quarter certainly validates our confidence in our business model,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive…
The French Ferry Napoleon Bonaparte, operating for Nationale Corse Méditerranée (SNCM), was struck by a freak storm while in port. After 60mph winds snapped her mooring lines, she struck an opposite pier. Ripping open a 98 foot gash below the…