Cruise Ship News
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Cruise lines extend suspensions — Your guide to refunds and cancellations
While COVID-19 wreaked havoc on nearly every aspect of the travel industry, the cruise industry was possibly hit the hardest. The pandemic led to the voluntary suspension of worldwide cruising in March 2020, and most cruise enthusiasts have been waiting with bated breath since then. The economic impact has been…
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MarineMax to Acquire Intrepid Powerboats
CLEARWATER, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intrepid Powerboats (Intrepid), a premier manufacturer of powerboats. MarineMax expects the acquisition to close before December 31, 2021, and to be accretive in…
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Azimut and MarineMax yachts awarded at Cannes Boat Show
Azimut|Benetti Group takes home high honors and awards MarineMax for an incredible year during the Cannes Boat Show. The Cannes Boat Show (September 7-12) was an eventful week for MarineMax and Azimut Yachts. MarineMax received an award representing an incredible year of Azimut yacht sales, Best Sales Volume – Americas,…
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Abercrombie & Kent confirms Antarctica season
Abercrombie & Kent became the latest expedition operator to confirm a return to Antarctica this season — it’s 30th exploring the White Continent. Following what A&K said was a successful restart with voyages around Greece and Iceland in September, the company will operate all four of its scheduled expedition cruises…
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Majestic Princess Celebrates Maiden Call at the Port of Los Angeles
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Princess Cruises celebrated the arrival and return to service of Majestic Princess at the Port of Los Angeles today. Princess Cruises and the Port of Los Angeles highlighted the positive multi-dimensional impact cruising has on Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Every cruise ship…
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10 best practices for a successful superyacht refit
By : Xavier Mercado CEO –ptw Shipyard Refits are part and parcel of the life cycle of every superyacht. This is a project that every captain, owner, and a crew member will experience at some point in their superyacht story. Whether it’s a repair, rehaul, or renovation, refits are always…
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Ports of Stockholm takes another step towards onshore power connections for cruise ships
Ports of Stockholm have been granted building permits to equip Stockholm’s central quays with onshore power connections for cruise ships. This environmental initiative is a collaboration with other Baltic Sea ports that will result in significantly lower emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants from cruise ships in Stockholm and…
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CNN : The nuclear megayacht designed to save the world
(CNN) — The ultimate symbol of wealth, the superyacht has seen a dramatic surge in demand during the pandemic, as the ultra-rich yearned for privacy and social distancing in its most luxurious, exclusive form. Orders flowed in, adding to a rising global fleet of thousands of superyachts — loosely defined…
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MSC Cruises : ِA rich and varied winter programme with a choice of different ships
Geneva, Switzerland,– This winter MSC Cruises is offering a rich and varied winter programme with a choice of different ships and itineraries and guests can choose a winter holiday with the confidence that MSC Cruises’ industry-leading protocol is in place to safeguard their health. Introduced in August 2020, the protocol…
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Norwegian Prima Shakes Up Cruise Industry; Becomes ‘Most In-Demand Ship Ever’
Cruise fans in search of high-speed thrills have something to look forward to now that Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the jaw-dropping amenities onboard its latest ship, the Norwegian Prima. Due to set sail in August 2022, Norwegian Prima has become the cruise line’s most in-demand ship ever, says the…
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