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Cruise Ship Bookings Up 35% for One Agency Despite New Variant

Dec 10, 20211 min read

Cruise Ship Bookings Up 35% for One Agency Despite New Variant

Travel Weekly Reporting that Cruise Planners sales were up last week compared to 2019 If you own stock in a cruise line and you are...

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Ruby Princess Cleared of Any Wrongdoing by New Zealand Customs

Tom Drake

Dec 10, 20211 min read

Ruby Princess Cleared of Any Wrongdoing by New Zealand Customs

Ship was under investigation for 2020 calls during the pandemic. New Zealand's Online News Source called Stuff is reporting the crew and...

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Norwegian Dawn Met in Key West By Protesters

Tom Drake

Dec 9, 20211 min read

Norwegian Dawn Met in Key West By Protesters

Seatrade news is reporting at least 200 people put down their drinks to protest the arrival of another cruise ship. The controversy over...

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Celebrity Backs Off on Vaccine Requirement for Kids

Tom Drake

Dec 9, 20211 min read

Celebrity Backs Off on Vaccine Requirement for Kids

Like Royal Caribbean, they are in a "wait and see" mode. Celebrity Cruises has releaseD a statement that they have changed their mind...

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NCL Puts Their Tenth Ship Back Into Service

Tom Drake

Dec 9, 20211 min read

NCL Puts Their Tenth Ship Back Into Service

The Norwegian Dawn is now sailing from the Port of Tampa. The Dawn built in 2002 and now ship number 10 back in service began sailing...

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Tom Drake

Dec 9, 20212 min read

Why Don't We Get Drunk and Cruise?

Bahamas Paradise's Grand Classica will now be Margaritaville in Paradise. Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels has announced that the will...

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Norwegian Breakaway Covid Cases Were Without Symptoms

Tom Drake

Dec 7, 20211 min read

Norwegian Breakaway Covid Cases Were Without Symptoms

CBS News New Orleans reporting NCL is cooperating fully with Louisiana Health Officials. CBS News New Orleans is also reporting that at...

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Crystal Will Go With a Zero Single Supplement

Tom Drake

Dec 7, 20213 min read

Crystal Will Go With a Zero Single Supplement

15 cruises in 2022 won't penalize cruisers for being single. Crystal is offering additional holiday cheer to solo travelers with its new...

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Cruise Industry News Reporting Cruise Ships in Service Up

Tom Drake

Dec 7, 20211 min read

Cruise Industry News Reporting Cruise Ships in Service Up

Latest report lists 239 ships to be back in service this month and an 8.4% increase in capacity. According to the latest report from...

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Royal Caribbean Keeps the Grandeur and Homeports in Barbados

Tom Drake

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Royal Caribbean Keeps the Grandeur and Homeports in Barbados

Originally slated to join sister brand Pulmantur, the ship will now stay with Royal. With an idea that hopefully might catch on, Royal...

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Italy Will Pay Compensation to Companies Hurt By Venice Cruise Ship Ban.

Tom Drake

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Italy Will Pay Compensation to Companies Hurt By Venice Cruise Ship Ban.

The digital news source is reporting that over million euros will be handed out. The Italian government announced on Friday it would pay...

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P&O Going to New Heights to Entertain Their Guests

Tom Drake

Dec 6, 20211 min read

P&O Going to New Heights to Entertain Their Guests

There will high altitude mini-golf with water hazards and a nine hole golf course on the top of the new Arvia. Fine food and service and...

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Royal Caribbean Sending Four Ships to Alaska Next Season

Tom Drake

Dec 5, 20213 min read

Royal Caribbean Sending Four Ships to Alaska Next Season

Juneau soon to become Times Square! Royal Caribbean International this week announced adventurers can set course for Alaska with their...

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Grand Cayman Decides To Let One Ship Visit

Tom Drake

Dec 5, 20211 min read

Grand Cayman Decides To Let One Ship Visit

With rules like going to Grandma's house, the Nieuw Amsterdam will call there December 28, 2021. In some will call surprise tourist...

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G'Night Mate, P&O Australia On Hold Until March 3, 2022

Tom Drake

Dec 5, 20212 min read

G'Night Mate, P&O Australia On Hold Until March 3, 2022

The decision was being announced to give guests as much clarity as possible in the current environment. Despite tentative signs of a...

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Celebrity Summit Will Look at Leaves in 2023

Tom Drake

Dec 4, 20212 min read

Celebrity Summit Will Look at Leaves in 2023

New itineraries include trips to New England. Celebrity Cruises announced today the award-winning cruise line will experience the...

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Tom Drake

Dec 4, 20213 min read

Silversea Cuts the Steel on Nova

Fueled by LNG with additional Hybrid sources while in port. Ultra-luxury travel brand Silversea Cruises® has announced the name of its...

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Beginning January 13th Children on Disney 5 Years and Up Will Need the Jab

Tom Drake

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Beginning January 13th Children on Disney 5 Years and Up Will Need the Jab

The new requirement follows the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 years. Beginning on Jan. 13, 2022, all Disney Cruise...

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Tom Drake

Nov 30, 20211 min read

NCL Cancels South Africa Sailings

Cruises on Norwegian Jade from December 3rd to January 26 are a no-go because of Omicron. Guests booked on the Norwegian Jade in December...

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Princess Puts Another Ship Back in Service

Tom Drake

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Princess Puts Another Ship Back in Service

The Caribbean Princess will sail from Port Everglades Ship number eight is sailing again for Princess Cruises. The Caribbean Princess...

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