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Raising of Costa Concordia Commences & Live Video Link

Around approximately 6:00 am local time on the island of Giglio,  the final steps to remove the Costa Concordia from the shallow shores of the Italian island commenced. Over two years following the sinking of the Costa Concordia, the ship is finally ready to be raised from the shore of Giglio and begin the journey to […]

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Norwegian To Broadcast FIFA World Cup Throughout Fleet

Soccer fans rejoice – Norwegian Cruise Line will broadcast the 2014 FIFA World Cup throughout their 14 ship fleet. In partnership with TV channel, SPORT 24, Norwegian Cruise Line has obtained the rights to broadcast key matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup aboard each ship in their fleet. The matches will be broadcast aboard each […]

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The Cruise Industry Is Happy (Videos)

This past week, the industry’s premier global event, Cruise Shipping Miami, took place in Miami, Florida. Throughout the week, industry executives, special speakers, and industry specialists hosted panels, seminars, and workshops. During their downtime, the industry’s leaders and Onboard came together to show how happy the cruise industry is. Showing their best moves, some of […]

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Costa Concordia “Parbuckling” Webcams

The Costa Concordia’s raising from the shore of Giglio is scheduled to begin at 6 am Rome time on September 16th. The raising of the Costa Concordia will finally bring the ship upright and even in the water. More information on her raising can be found here. The raising of the Costa Concordia can be […]

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Royal Princess To Be Christened Live Online

When Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge christens Royal Princess on June 13, the nearly 2,000 invited guests in Southampton will not be the only ones to enjoy the festivities.  Viewers around the world can also watch the celebrations as Princess Cruises will be streaming the ceremony live online at www.princess.com, so everyone can share in the spectacular event, which […]

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Carnival Sunshine Dry Dock Continues (Video)

The Carnival Sunshine has only been in dry dock for a few weeks now, but the massive renovation is already in full swing. Decks will be expanded, indoor spaces added, and outdoor areas created to house new and exciting onboard venues and amenities. Watch below to see construction workers rip everything out from bow to stern […]

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MSC Preziosa Will Feature Brand New Shops

Shopping lovers take note: MSC Cruises’ latest flagship MSC Preziosa is getting ready for her grand debut in Genoa, Italy, on 23 March 2013, and looks set to take the MSC fleet’s impressive onboard shopping experience to glittering new heights as soon as she sets sail. As well as all the regular Fantasia class favorites, including the duty free Mini Mall, […]

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Tropical Storm Irene (Update 2)

Update 2 – August 21 10:13pm Due to the movement of TS Irene, the Carnival Victory left the Port of San Juan at 6pm today instead of 10pm. Here is the news and current itinerary changes straight from John Heald, Due to the track of the storm the Carnival Victory is now forced to deviate […]