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Apr 22, 20223 min read

MSC Has Got the Shore Power!

Cruise Line announces that half of its fleet will be shore compatible by end of 2022. In a press release MSC reports that two of its...

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NCL Holdings Commits to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

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Apr 22, 20223 min read

NCL Holdings Commits to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

Operator of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas sets 2025 as target date. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings...

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Seabourn Pursuit Takes a Long Ride on a Barge

Tom Drake

Apr 21, 20222 min read

Seabourn Pursuit Takes a Long Ride on a Barge

Seabourn's newest expedition ship has left one shipyard on a special barge to be finished at another. Seabourn announced yesterday that...

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New Zealand Still Closed to Cruise Ships!

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Apr 21, 20222 min read

New Zealand Still Closed to Cruise Ships!

The New Zealand Cruise Association wants to know why their borders remain closed. New Zealand Cruise Association is warning that New...

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Apr 20, 20222 min read

CDC Not Giving Up Easily!

Embattled agency asks DOJ to fight the recent court ruling that makes the agency powerless. The "Gang That Can't Jab Straight" might have...

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 20, 2022 with Tom Drake

Lim Kok Thay ready to throw his unused lifejacket in the water? Brand USA ready to let other people do the promoting! Princess All-In...

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USA'S Tourist Marketing Arm Gearing Up Now That Covid Rules Are Lightening Up

Tom Drake

Apr 20, 20221 min read

USA'S Tourist Marketing Arm Gearing Up Now That Covid Rules Are Lightening Up

Brand USA received a 250 million care package of pandemic money in March. Chris Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, says now they intend to spend...

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Princess Cruises Now All-in on Environmental Protection.

Tom Drake

Apr 20, 20221 min read

Princess Cruises Now All-in on Environmental Protection.

The previously heavily fined cruise line is launching a 28-episode you tube series on saving the planet. Building on the success of the...

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The Former Owner of Genting Registers Resorts World Cruises in Singapore

Tom Drake

Apr 19, 20221 min read

The Former Owner of Genting Registers Resorts World Cruises in Singapore

There is speculation that Lim Kok That might throw his unused life jacket back in the ring. Lim Kok Thay might be getting back into the...

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Tom Drake

Apr 19, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 19, 2022 with Tom Drake

Feds lose lawsuit! No more masks on planes! CDC drops 90 countries from Do Not Travel List. Holland America is 149 years old. NCL Escape...

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

The CDC Might Be Moving on From Covid!

The agency has removed 88 countries from its Do Not Travel List. The embattled agency has removed 88 countries from their Do Not Travel...

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Apr 19, 20222 min read

You Can Now Fly Without a Mask!

A Florida Judge has ruled that the CDC mask mandate is unconstitutional. Today, passengers traveling on many airlines might be surprised...

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 18, 2022 with Tom Drake

Crystal Cruises Liquidator selling the office furniture. Cruise Ships return to Bar Harbor but not everyone is happy. MSC wins Safe Whale...

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They Are Cleaning Out the Closets at Crystal Cruises and Selling Everything.

Tom Drake

Apr 18, 20221 min read

They Are Cleaning Out the Closets at Crystal Cruises and Selling Everything.

Shoreside assets and equipment will be auctioned off in May. Cruise Industry News reports that the liquidator assigned to Crystal Cruises...

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Don't Worry Man! Everyting Gonna Be Alright! Jamaica Lifts Covid Requirements

Tom Drake

Apr 17, 20221 min read

Don't Worry Man! Everyting Gonna Be Alright! Jamaica Lifts Covid Requirements

As of April 16th, pre-arrival testing is not necessary for international visitors. When Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica,...

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MSC Wins Whale Safe Award. Ships Are Quieter Underneath the Ship.

Tom Drake

Apr 17, 20222 min read

MSC Wins Whale Safe Award. Ships Are Quieter Underneath the Ship.

An organization called "Friend of the Sea" bestows the award for MSC's commitment to whale preservation. In 2021, the organization Friend...

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Tom Drake

Apr 17, 20222 min read

Bar Harbor Welcomes the Pearl!

Many business owners were happy to see the NCL Pearl become the first ship to call on Bar Harbor this season. When the Norwegian Pearl...

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Apr 15, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 15, 2022 with Tom Drake

P&O ship arrives in Sydney on Monday. Sapphire Princess a NO-GO for summer season in LA. CDC & White House extend mask mandate for planes...

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Assess This! Airline Mask Mandate Extended Two More Weeks So CDC Can Assess

Tom Drake

Apr 15, 20221 min read

Assess This! Airline Mask Mandate Extended Two More Weeks So CDC Can Assess

Agency wants to look at recent uptick in cases. The White House and the CDC have announced a 15-day extension of the mask mandate for all...

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P&O's Pacific Explorer Returns To Sydney on Monday But Won't Sail With Guests Until May 31

Tom Drake

Apr 14, 20221 min read

P&O's Pacific Explorer Returns To Sydney on Monday But Won't Sail With Guests Until May 31

P&O President Fitzgerald says, “We will use the coming weeks to prepare Pacific Explorer to be cruise ready to lead the resurgence of...

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