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MSC Cruises Presents Robotron - the star attraction aboard MSC Seascape

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With the aim of continuing to work on bringing the most advanced innovation to each of the ships, MSC Cruises announced details of the new technological entertainment options that passengers will be able to experience on MSC Seascape, the company's next ship to be launched. Will open in December this year. 

Celebrity Beyond To Be First Celebrity Cruises Ship To Offer Starlink Internet

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Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Beyond, is set to become the first vessel in the fleet to offer passengers access to Elon Musk's Starlink Internet at sea. The new technology was introduced as a way to give travelers in remote locations better access to the internet, making them ideal for industries such as cruises and air travel. Now, three months after the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of the technology, it will make its way to the open ocean.

Undocking of the P&O Cruises' Arvia expected this week

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The undocking of the newest P&O Cruises ship Arvia is scheduled for August 27th at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Undocking will start in the morning at around 9:00 am. The new building then moors at the equipment pier at the shipyard port, where the masts and funnel will be fitted onto the ship by crane and installed. Until the transfer, the interior work on board in will continue and further technical tests and approvals will be carried out.

Coast Guard Medevacs Indian Crew Member from MSC Seaside

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A Coast Guard aircrew evacuated a crew member from the cruise ship MSC Seaside while the vessel was sailing 30 miles from Capo Teulada, Italy.

According to reports, an Indian sailor needed urgent medical attention on land, and the captain alerted the Port Authority in Cagliari requesting an emergency medical evacuation.

Royal Caribbean increases daily crew gratuity rate

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Starting September 7, 2022, Royal Caribbean International will increase the onboard gratuities that guests will pay for the service they receive from crewmembers.

Gratuities for guests occupying standard cabins (Junior Suites and below) range from $14.50 to $16.00 per day per person. The previous Suite gratuity rate of $17.50 will increase to $18.50 per day per person.