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Cruise and Travel News for April 14, 2022 with Tom Drake

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News for April 14, 2022 with Tom Drake

Havila Voyages Cursed by Russian Sanctions. NCL's NFT's Sell Out in 20 minutes. Oceania Will Spend More Millions on Furniture! Putin Not...

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Russian Sanctions Keep Havila Capella in Port in Bergen

Tom Drake

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Russian Sanctions Keep Havila Capella in Port in Bergen

The company delayed the departure due to insurance issues related to sanctions against the Russian firm financing the ship. Havila...

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Oceania Will Re-Inspire Marina and Riviera!

Tom Drake

Apr 14, 20225 min read

Oceania Will Re-Inspire Marina and Riviera!

The two sisters known as the "O" ships will receive extensive refurbishment. Oceania Cruises announced details of its most ambitious...

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Norwegian's NFT's Sold Out in Twenty Minutes.

Tom Drake

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Norwegian's NFT's Sold Out in Twenty Minutes.

roceeds from the sale of the non-fungible tokens will go to the non-profit Teach for America. Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that...

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Don't Look for a Sapphire This Summer in Los Angeles

Tom Drake

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Don't Look for a Sapphire This Summer in Los Angeles

Princess has canceled the summer season in the Mexican Riviera for the Sapphire Princess. Princess Cruise has canceled the summer season...

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Tom Drake

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 13, 2022 with Tom Drake

A little longer for Buffett (Jimmy) Overload. Celebrity says Asia is a No-Go for 2023-204. 12 minutes in a cab (if you survive) gets you...

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Guests Will Have to Wait Two More Weeks for Buffett (Jimmy) Overload

Tom Drake

Apr 13, 20222 min read

Guests Will Have to Wait Two More Weeks for Buffett (Jimmy) Overload

Margaritaville at Sea start has been pushed back to May 14. Oneil Khosa, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea has announced that the first cruise...

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Break Out the Tutus! Regent Partnering with the Australian Ballet!

Tom Drake

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Break Out the Tutus! Regent Partnering with the Australian Ballet!

Regent looks forward to sharing the mystery and magic of ballet with our loyal guests through a range of exclusive events. Although many...

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Tom Drake

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Celebrity Cancels Asia Season

Seatrade News reports that the season was canceled "due to the ongoing uncertainty around when international operations might fully...

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Cruise Ships Get a Little Closer to Venice

Tom Drake

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Cruise Ships Get a Little Closer to Venice

Marghera Commercial Port outside Venice is now open for cruise ship traffic. According to Rome2rio.com, it should only be a twelve-minute...

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Tom Drake

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 12, 2022 with Tom Drake

Havila Voyages says Nyet! to Russian financing. P&O needs help! NCL is proud again in Hawaii. Putin not dead yet!

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Norwegian Coastal Cruise Company Stopped Short by Sanctions

Tom Drake

Apr 11, 20222 min read

Norwegian Coastal Cruise Company Stopped Short by Sanctions

All four Havila Voyages ships were to be leased through Russian controlled GTLK. When the latest sanctions imposed on Russian-owned...

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Tom Drake

Apr 11, 20221 min read

NCL Proud Again in Hawaii

The Pride of America has begun sailing its inter-island cruises after a 2 year wait. Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the return to...

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Tom Drake

Apr 11, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for Monday, April 11, 2022 with Tom Drake

Victoria BC welcomes first cruise ship. White Pass train will take a pass on Canada this season. Prince Rupert BC preparing for a busy...

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Sorry Marg! The Konigsdam Opens the Cruise Season in Victoria BC

Tom Drake

Apr 10, 20221 min read

Sorry Marg! The Konigsdam Opens the Cruise Season in Victoria BC

Holland America ship with 1200 guests arrived Saturday to a large group of smiling locals. In a previous update, we told the story of...

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Skagway's White Pass Train Taking a Pass on Canada This Season!

Tom Drake

Apr 10, 20221 min read

Skagway's White Pass Train Taking a Pass on Canada This Season!

Radio Station KHNS reports that the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad says its historic scenic trains won’t cross the border despite...

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Royal Caribbean Says 7700 People on a 200,000 Ton LNG Powered Ship is Utopia

Tom Drake

Apr 9, 20222 min read

Royal Caribbean Says 7700 People on a 200,000 Ton LNG Powered Ship is Utopia

The steel was cut for the latest Oasis class ship to be called the Utopia of the Seas. Construction on the sixth ship in Royal Caribbean...

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P&O Cancels Cruises Due to Crew Shortage

Tom Drake

Apr 9, 20221 min read

P&O Cancels Cruises Due to Crew Shortage

The company has canceled seven sailings on Arcadia to send crew to other ships. Blaming Covid related issues, P&O Cruises effective...

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Prince Rupert Excited to Welcome Back Over 14K Guests

Tom Drake

Apr 9, 20222 min read

Prince Rupert Excited to Welcome Back Over 14K Guests

Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority says “Cruise has historically played a pivotal role in the...

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Tom Drake

Apr 8, 20221 min read

Cruise and Travel News Update for April 8, 2022 with Tom Drake

Costa now sailing from Genoa. QM2 to display Betty White Memorabilia. Some in Victoria BC don't want cruise ships. Crystal Esprit is now...

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