Cruise News
Cruise Industry Takes Legal Action Against German Right-Wing Party
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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) together with several major cruise lines are taking legal action against the German right-wing political party AfD after publishing a calendar with racist and xenophobic propaganda using photos of cruise ships. This "deportation calendar," titled "The Most Beautiful Deportation Ships," features pictures of cruise ships, some clearly showing company logos. The calendar includes slogans like "Right to a Homeland.
AIDA Cruises Transforming Education with 60 Schools, Focusing on Crew's Home Countries and Destinations
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Five years ago, AIDA Cruises, through its AIDA Cruise & Help initiative, opened its first school in Cebu City, Philippines, fully funded by donations from the program. Since then, 60 schools have been constructed in twelve different countries. One of these schools is the Namibia Okanguati Primary School. The focus of this project is on the home countries of the crew and regions visited by AIDA cruise ships. Last year, AIDA Cruises introduced a project where each ship is paired with a specific school project, funded through activities like raffles and auctions.
DCL Reveals Name Of The Third Triton Class Ship During Keel Laying Ceremony
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Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of its latest ship, the Disney Destiny, at the Meyer Werft shipyard set to be completed in 2025. The Disney Destiny will join the fleet as a Triton-class vessel, following its sister ships, the Disney Treasure, set for delivery later this year, and the Disney Wish, which began service in 2022.
27-year-old Woman Dies on Bahamas-Bound Cruise
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A 27-year-old woman from Florida was discovered dead in her cabin aboard a cruise ship traveling towards the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The incident, which came to light on Monday evening, saw the ship's medical personnel attempting resuscitation efforts on the unresponsive passenger, ultimately declaring her dead after the CPR attempts.
Carnival Legend to Homeport in Norfolk After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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Carnival Cruise Line announced that due to ongoing rescue and recovery operations in Baltimore Harbor following the Key Bridge collapse, its operations for Carnival Legend will be temporarily relocated to Norfolk, Virginia.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Declared Mass Casualty Event - May Impact Cruise Ship Arrivals
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a critical bridge and major route for cargo and cruise ships, collapsed early Tuesday after being hit by a container ship. This incident, which sent vehicles plummeting into the water below, was declared a mass-casualty event.
5th Excel-Class Ship to Joinn Carnival Cruise Line Fleet in 2028
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Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard to construct a new addition to its Excel-class of ships for the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The new vessel, boasting a gross tonnage of 180,000, is scheduled for delivery in 2028. The new vessel will operate using liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a significant step towards sustainable cruising. The ship is designed to accommodate over 6,400 guests and 1,800 crew members, underscoring Carnival's strategy for large-scale, high-capacity cruise ships.