Itās a tough time for one of the worldās most amazing cities: another terror attack in the streets prompts travelers to quickly turn their backs and head elsewhere. Istanbul, and on a larger scale Turkey, is facing a perilous and challenging time in its history. As these horrific attacks have continued, many cruise lines have […]
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Following a horrific terrorist attack in Istanbul, MSC Cruises has opted to cancel all future planned visits to Turkey indefinitely. The decision comes just over a week after a member of Daesh detonated an explosive device in Istanbul’s historicĀ Sultanahmet Square. The attack killed 10 and injured severalĀ locals and tourists. “The decision will impact MSC Magnificaās […]
Storm Information Category:Ā Tropical StormĀ ///Ā Winds:Ā 60Ā MPH ///Ā Direction:Ā NNE at 2 MPH ///Ā Ports/Areas At Risk:Ā Atlantic Ocean,Ā Bermuda Cruise Impacts & DiversionsĀ (9) Carnival Cruise LinesĀ ///Ā CarnivalĀ Liberty The Carnival Liberty will sail her current itinerary in reverse. Carnival Cruise LinesĀ ///Ā CarnivalĀ Pride Date Scheduled Revised 8/27 Grand Turk Port Canaveral 8/28 Nassau Half Moon Cay Carnival Cruise LinesĀ ///Ā Carnival Sensation Date Scheduled Revised 8/26 Nassau […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Miracle is reportedly suffering minor propulsion issues, which has forced the ship to sail at a reduced speed until the issue can be fully evaluated and repaired in drydock. Carnival has stated the line will not drydock the Carnival Miracle until its previously scheduled drydock in early 2015 in order to […]
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Christmas Week NewsBrief
Christmas is a busy time of year for many cruisers and we here at Cruise Currents are no exception. Here is a special edition of NewsBrief covering news stories we did not have time to cover during the busy Christmas week: Expedition Ship Stranded In Antarctica A small expedition ship,Ā Akademik Shokalskiy, operated by Aurora Expeditions, […]
Anthem of the Seas Keel Laying Earlier today, crews at Meyer Werft laid the first block, the keel, for Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Anthem of the Seas.Ā The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship’s physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 59 feet by 121 feet was lifted into the building dock with an […]
According to Cruise Passenger, Royal Caribbean has decided to move Rhapsody of the Seas to Europe in 2014. The ship was originally scheduled to sail the summer of 2015 in Alaska, departing weekly from Seattle. The change in itinerary for Rhapsody of the Seas will force Royal Caribbean to cancel two repositioning cruises in April […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s has been forced to delay the arrival of the Carnival Conquest and Elation in New Orleans due to the approaching Tropical Storm Karen. Tropical Storm Karen has forced the closure of the Mississippi River, banning all ship traffic for the remainder of the weekend. Due to this, the Carnival Elation’s Saturday arrival […]
Due to increasing tension in the Middle East, especially along the eastern Mediterranean shores, Holland America Line has cancelled the Israeli city calls for the Noordam’s current voyage. Holland America Line cites a potential war/attack breaking out between Syria and Israel if planned US military strikes on Syria are given the go ahead. Holland America […]
Celebrity Cruises has been forced to cancel four additional sailings aboard the Celebrity Millennium in order to make necessary repairs to the ship’s propulsion system. Celebrity has cancelled the Millennium’s August 23rd, 30th, September 6th, and 13th sailings. All guests who were booked on one of the cancelled sailings will receive a full refund and […]
A problem with one of the Celebrity Millennium’s two propulsion motors caused the ship to show up in its disembarkation port, Seward, hours after her scheduled arrival time. The problem became apparent on the final day of a northbound Vancouver to Seward sailing. According to Celebrity, the problem with the propulsion system will need to […]
[divider] Storm InformationĀ (Click on maps to zoom) [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] [divider] Itinerary Changes As of 7:00 pm, July 27th, there is 1 reported itinerary change.Ā [box type=”warning” align=”aligncenter” ]Tracking for Dorian has now ended due to the storms dissipation.[/box] [divider] Carnival Freedom July 27th departure Day Original Itinerary Revised Itinerary Sat Fort Lauderdale Fort […]