News Archive
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Antarctica: The M/S Akademik Shokalsiy moves
NewsPosted on Jan. 8, 2014 | No CommentsThe Russian vessel ‘Akademik Shokalsiy’ blocked from 23 December, was able to move under its own power. Yesterday he had already done the Chinese icebreaker who had gone to the rescue of the Russian ship. A complex rescue operation coordinated […] -
Disney Cruise Line Ships Homeporting In Port Canaveral
Company NewsPosted on Jan. 7, 2014 | No CommentsThree of Disney Cruise Line’s ships are homeporting in Port Canaveral for the first time in the history of the cruise line. The Disney Magic returns to Port Canaveral to join the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy through mid-May, […] -
Antarctica, the U.S. sent an icebreaker to help
NewsPosted on Jan. 6, 2014 | No CommentsThe United States sent the icebreaker Polar Star in Antarctica, in aid of the Russian scientific ship Akademik Shokalskiy and Chinese icebreaker Xue Long (Snow Dragon), trapped by ice in the area. This was communicated by the U.S. Coast Guard […] -
In Antarctica is now trapped the Chinese ship
NewsPosted on Jan. 4, 2014 | No CommentsAfter yesterday successfully conducted the rescue with his helicopter passengers of the Russian scientific ship Akademik Shokalskiy , now finds itself trapped by ice even the Chinese icebreaker Snow Dragon , who informed the Australian maritime authorities to be in […] -
Costa Cruises, a new role for Neil Palomba
Company NewsPosted on Jan. 3, 2014 | No CommentsCosta Cruises has announced that , as of January 1, 2014 , Neil Palomba has assumed the newly created position of senior vice president of Hotel Operations & Guest Experience, reporting directly to Michael Thamm , CEO of Costa Crociere. […] -
Crystal Serenity makeover
Crystal CruisesPosted on Jan. 2, 2014 | No CommentsCrystal Cruises’ award-winning Crystal Serenity has emerged from a $17 million redesign with chic new Crystal Penthouses (the coveted top accommodations) and dramatically transformed indoor/outdoor casual dining spaces, including the Trident Grill, Scoops ice cream bar, Tastes Bar, Lido Cafe, […] -
STX Finland secures much-needed financing
NewsPosted on Jan. 1, 2014 | No CommentsThe struggling shipbuilder STX Finland has secured the financing needed to construct a second cruise liner for the Germany-based shipping company TUI Cruises. STX Finland deputy chief executive Kari Anttila confirmed that the vessel will be built at the Turku […] -
St. Kitts: Over 35,000 cruise ship passengers at Xmas week
NewsPosted on Jan. 1, 2014 | No CommentsOver 35,000 cruise ship passengers visited St. Kitts last week, with 6,880 passengers on Tuesday 24th (Christmas Eve), 7,535 passengers on Wednesday 25th (Christmas Day), 9,467 on Thursday 26th (Boxing Day) and 7,680 last Friday.27th. According to statistics from the […] -
China icebreaker fails to reach stuck Antarctic ship
NewsPosted on Dec. 28, 2013 | No CommentsA scientific mission ship, trapped in dense pack ice off East Antarctica, is still awaiting rescue after a Chinese icebreaker failed to reach it. The Snow Dragon icebreaker was itself stalled by heavy ice, officials say. It had been trying […] -
B.C. economy gets benefits from the cruise industry
NewsPosted on Dec. 28, 2013 | No CommentsGrowth in Cruise Activity Increases Economic Prosperity in BC (via Nevistas Hospitality and Travel Network) Travel Industry Wire The British Columbia economy enjoys significant benefits from the growing cruise industry. The 2013 cruise season saw a considerable increase of 11% […]