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3/11/10 – Fincantieri Announces New Order: Alaska Oceanographic Vessel

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:57:00 +0000

During a mission in the United States, Fincantieri has announced that the company has gained a new order. In fact Marinette Marine Corporation, Fincantieri’s American subsidiary, will build an oceanographic research vessel capable of working in icy arctic waters (Alaska Region Research Vessel – ARRV) for the University of Fairbanks, Alaska. The vessel, which will be built at Marinette Marine

Killer Waves Hit Cruise Ship

YouTube Videos tagged with cruise ship — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:21:27 +0000

March 5, 2010 (1:52) Two passengers were killed when cruise liner Louis Majesty was struck head-on by three waves estimated at over twenty-six feet tall.

More Passengers Ill on Another SC Cruise

YouTube Videos tagged with cruise ship — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:21:26 +0000

Passengers have again fallen ill with a stomach bug aboard a cruise ship hit by a virus last month on its previous trip from South Carolina. (March 5)

3/11/10 – CLIA Offers Gastrointestinal Illness Guidelines

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:53:00 +0000

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has posted detailed information regarding public health practices and procedures for media on its web site at http://www.cruiseindustryfacts.com/health-and-medical/norovirus/ due to the recent increased incidences of localized gastrointestinal illness outbreaks (such as norovirus) across the United States, including several reported incidents aboard cruise ships.
Listings step to prevent gastrointestinal illness aboard ships, CLIA stated that

3/11/10 – Introducing Port of Golfe-Juan

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:51:00 +0000

On the French Riviera, the Port of Golfe-Juan is ready to welcome cruise passengers, according to the French Riviera Cruise Club, which recently hosted a familiarization visit in collaboration with the tourism office of Vallauris Golfe-Juan.

Local shipping agents and tour operators were invited and given information about promotional deals offered in connection with the launch of the new port of

3/11/10 – Celebrity Presents an "Eclipse" That’s Easy on the Eyes

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:47:00 +0000

Conventional wisdom advises the use of special eye protection when viewing an eclipse. But none of that was necessary for the thousands of individuals who lined the banks of Germany’s River Ems today to see Celebrity Eclipse embark on a fascinating adventure in cruising.

The third of five in Celebrity Cruises’ stylish, $3.7-billion Solstice Class fleet, Celebrity Eclipse today made her

3/11/10 – Royal Caribbean Announces 2011-2012 Cruises from Northeast U.S.

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:14:00 +0000

Royal Caribbean International today announced its roster of 2011-12 Bermuda, Caribbean, and Canada and New England cruises, ranging from five- to 12-night itineraries sailing from three convenient U.S. Northeast cruise ports. In 2011, Enchantment of the Seas will continue year-round service from Baltimore – its second consecutive year; for the fifth consecutive year, Explorer of the Seas will remain the

3/11/10 – Costa Claims Environmental Leadership

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:14:00 +0000

Speaking during “Corporate Social Responsibility Day” at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, Costa Crociere Chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi said that the European cruise industry is at the forefront in terms of environmental sustainability and protection.

“Environmental commitment is not only a moral priority for European cruise companies, but also a substantial asset that cruise guests

3/11/10 – Cruise Lines Report Strong Bookings During CLIA’s 2010 ‘Wave Season’

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:33:00 +0000

Heading into the homestretch of the industry’s biggest promotional period of the year, member companies of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) report strong bookings, sparking further optimism for sales in 2010. “Wave Season,” the period between January and March when cruise lines and their travel agent partners showcase the full scope and variety of cruise vacations through exceptional special offers,

3/11/10 – Seafarers’ House Announces 2010 Golden Compass Award will go to Adam Goldstein

Cruise News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0000

Plans are underway for the 2010 International Golden Compass Award Dinner. The annual black tie gala will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort in Fort Lauderdale and will feature a lively evening of dining and dancing with both silent and live auctions.

Benefiting the mission of Seafarers' House at Port