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LIVE: Costa Concordia Reflaoting & Scrapping

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UPDATE MONDAY: Another photo today of her Arrival in Genoa’s inner port.   UPDATE SUNDAY 12:30pm: The Costa Concordia has...

New Cruise Line: China’s Ctrip

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A major Chinese travel agency called Ctrip are rumored to be entering the cruise industry. It wouldn’t be until this...
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NCL Orders 2 New Ships

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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they have reached an agreement with Germany’s Meyer Werft for the construction of two...

P&O Cruises Australia Names Their Newest Ships

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via  P&O Cruises Australia:   After sifting through more than 30,000 suggestions from across Australia and New Zealand, P&O Cruises today...

Royal Caribbean Adopts Google Street View Onboard Allure of the Seas

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from Royal Caribbean:  Royal Caribbean International today announced it is changing the way how people plan their vacations by working...

Last Minute Changes to the Costa Concordia Removal

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While the countdown is nearing its end, there has been a last minute change to the refloating of the Costa...
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Newbuilding Rumors for NCL and Royal Caribbean

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I am hearing severla rumors that NCL is looking at building a ship around the 200,000gt mark. That puts it...

Meyer Werft GmbH In Talks To Purchase STX Finland

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It’s no secret that STX Finland is in serious financial woes. After the Mein Schiff 4 is launched next year,...
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Viking Star Floated Out in Italy

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from Viking Ocean Cruises: Viking Ocean Cruises  today announced its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – was “floated out,” marking the...

Saga Cruises Rumored to be Planning Fleet Expansion

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Saga Cruises, the cruise brand of Saga plc, is rumored to be exploring the market for a new ship. Their...
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Greg Dragonetti is a former maritime safety engineer and the managing editor of CruiseInd — a long-running cruise industry publication launched in 2009. With hands-on experience in the maritime sector and deep technical knowledge, he offers readers expert analysis, in-depth ship reviews, deck-plan breakdowns, and insider insights. Greg blends travel passion with industry rigor to help both first-time cruisers and seasoned travelers navigate the the world of cruising with confidence.

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