News - Steel Cut For Celebrity Cruise's New Edge Class Ships
TweetToday in Saint Nazaire, France, Celebrity cut the first piece of steel for the 2,900 passenger Celebrity Edge, the first of the new Edge class of ships, to begin sailing in the fall of...
View ArticleMSC Announces Details of 7,000 Passenger LNG-Powered "World" Class Ships,...
TweetMSC Cruises, a Swiss-based Italian line, and the largest privately owned cruise line in the world, had several big pieces of news this week. From details of their 200,000 gross ton "World" class...
View ArticleCarnival Signs Agreement with Shell to Supply LNG for next Generation Ships -...
TweetContinuing to build momentum in a quickly changing world of alternative-fueled ships, Carnival Cruise Line has signed another in a series of agreements today with Shell to be their supplier of...
View ArticleVisiting Hawaii? State approves ban of certain sunscreens harmful to coral...
TweetFor decades, Hawaii has been a popular destination for cruisers and non-cruisers alike. Norwegian Cruise Lines even has a ship there all year-round, the Pride of America. What you soon won't...
View ArticleWhat Cruisers Need to Know About Red Tide
If you're visiting South Florida for your upcoming cruise you should probably know about red tide. This algae can cause health issues and sometimes closes beaches - but doesn't mean you can't enjoy...
View ArticleWhat Is Cold Ironing and What Is Germany Doing to Get Ships to Do More of It?
As cruise lines and other parts of the tourism industry continue to take steps to be better environmental stewards, one of the simplest things that ships and ports can do is to connect to shore side...
View ArticleCarnival's Brand Ambassador Pens Open Letter to Guests About Recent Changes &...
Carnival is a force to be reckoned with in the cruise industry, with many passionate fans. Like any brand with a loyal following, changes can cause waves - sometimes because people don't like the...
View Article“Cruise Ships, Stop Your Engines” Miami’s New Mayor Advocates Shore Power for...
There’s a new mayor in Miami-Dade County, home to PortMiami, and she wants to shut cruise ships down…but in a good way.In most ports, when ships arrive, they keep at least one of their engines running...
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