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S.S. United States Sold

Sources have told Cruise Industry News that the S.S. United States Conservancy purchased the historic liner, S.S. United States, for a reported $3 million. This pretty much is saving it from being scrapped. They have 20 months until the lease…

Another Ship Runs Aground in Antarctica

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…

Egypt Cancellations

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…

Louis Cruises and Thomson Cruises Announce Charter Details

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…

Norwegian Sun Refurbished

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…

Disney Dream and Monarch of the Seas Close Call (UPDATED)

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…

RUMOR:RCI to Build in Germany

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…

Lego Love Boat

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…

Disney Dream Christened

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

Atlantic Star Sold

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…

BREAKING: Cruise Ship Targeted by Pirates

The Spirit of Adventure, a British cruise ship, was sailing across the Indian Ocean, when a small speed boat approached the 9,000grt ship. The 350 passengers were told to hide below decks by the ships captain during their formal black-tie…

First Render of Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa 2

Earlier this week, Hapag announced that they will charter the Insignia of Oceania for 2 years starting in 2012. This coincides with an ambitious plan to grow the fleet. The German based line ordered a new ship, Europa 2 from…

Live from the Cunard Queens in NYC

Well these photos are live at least. Refresh the page every so often to to see the updated photos from the webcam. Or use the mobile webcam viewer from your hand held device. QM2 in Red Hook Brooklyn Queen Victoria…

Cunards Royal Rendezvous Schedule of Events

SCHEDULE: Thursday January 13th ARRIVALS: 6:00 AM (approx) All ships will be berthed at respective cruise terminal (see below). DEPARTURES: 6:00 PM Queen Mary 2 – from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Queen Victoria – from Pier 90, Manhattan Cruise Terminal Queen…

Insignia to Leave Oceania

Oceania announced today that the Insignia will leave the fleet when the Riviera arrives from the shipyard in 2012. The 698-pax vessel will be chartered to the German mega- shipping company, Hapag Lloyd. She will be renamed Columbus 2 and…

The 3 Queens and New York

The 3 Queens, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria, will all meet up in New York on Thursday. The Queens will be arriving into a city that will probably still be digging out from the storm that will…

Disney Dream Arrives

The highly anticipated Disney Dream had arrived in her new home of Port Canaveral Florida. An estimated crowd on 2,000 people watcher her sail in. In typical Disney fashion, it was a sight to behold that no one will forget.…

NCL Announces Winter 2012/13 Caribbean Deployment

No Big News here…. Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its Caribbean deployment for the 2012/2013 season with itineraries from Miami, Tampa and New Orleans along with Repositioning, Panama Canal and Quick Getaway cruises. These cruises go on sale to Norwegian’s…

Not The First Cruise Exec to go Undercover

Last night was the premier of NCL CEO Kevin Sheehan’s appearance on Undercover Boss. It’s a show where the CEO of big companies go under cover and work the hardest jobs and do the most difficult tasks that are in…

Carnival Cruise Lines at Times Square

Remember when Carnival was doing a sponsorship for the New Years Celebration in Time’s Square this year. Well here it is: Official Site Article in the NY Daily News

NCL Announces 2012/2013 European Deployment

NCL announced its largest European deployment ever for the 2012/2013 season. They will send 4 ships over with 2 remaining year round, hence the 2013 part. The 2.018 pax Norwegian Spirit and the 2,224 pax. Norwegian Jade will both sail…