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Genting Dream

First Block Laid for Genting Dream

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Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany just laid the first block of hull number S.711, more commonly refered to as the...

Majestic Princess to Offer European Sailings Before Heading to Asia

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Princess Cruises 2017 newbuild, Majestic Princess will be homeported in China. She is being built in Italy however. So before...
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More Details on Fathom’s Onboard Offerings on Adonia

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Here’s details just released about the onboard product of Fathom’s Adonia. The destinations, whether it be Cuba or Amber Cove,...

Royal Caribbean Announces Q3 2015 Earnings

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Biggest news here is the $500 million share repurchase program and the write down of Pullmantur’s almost $400 million loss. Income...

[UPDATED Wednesday] Le Boreal Evacuated off Falkland Islands

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UPDATE November 25: Ponant have canceled the next two cruises of the Le Boreal as she heads to Chile for...
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Thomson Discovery (ex-Splendour of the Seas) Details

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I was way off in my prediction of what she will look like. My Render:   Actual Render:    ...

NCL Reports Q3 2015 Earnings

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Income is up, bookings are up, yields are up, but expenses are up. Keep in mind when comparing this to last year; this...

Crystal River Cruises to Build 5 Ships

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More details on Crystal’s impressive revitalization. Also nice to see Lloyd Werft getting more work. via Crystal Cruises: In true...
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Fincantieri and Viking Ocean Agree To Build 2 More Ships

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I’ve updated our newbuild database based on the below news. via Fincantieri: Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed an...

Deutschland Time Chartered to Phoenix Reisen

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The former Peter Delimann ship Deutschland splits her time between Semester at Sea and charter operator Plantours. Semester at Sea...
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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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