BREAKING UPDATE: Norwegian Dawn Runs Aground in Bermuda

See breaking updates below. “The ship is now alongside at Heritage Cay, while being inspected, and guests have the opportunity to go ashore.” 19 May 2015 – Miami – Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement this evening regarding the reported grounding of its ship the Norwegian Dawn which is on a roundtrip cruise from Boston to Bermuda. NCL states: “On Tuesday, May 19th at approximately 5:00 pm ET, Norwegian Dawn temporarily lost power as the ship was departing King’s Wharf, Bermuda. The ship’s propulsion was affected and, at which time, the vessel made contact with the channel bed. All guests

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Cruise & Travel Report on the High Seas! The Veendam’s Triumphant Return to Bermuda

EDITORIAL: Cruise & Travel Report’s Managing Editor, Liam P. Cusack, reports on his recent voyage aboard the ms Veendam from Boston to Bermuda — Part 1 of 3 articles.     By Liam P. Cusack, Managing Editor   18 May 2015 -New York City – On May 2nd, a chilly but sunny Boston Saturday, I boarded the ms Veendam as she prepared to sail to Hamilton, Bermuda. This was her first cruise this season to Bermuda and it marked Holland America Line’s return to regularly scheduled cruises to the island of pink sand. Holland America Line had stopped regular calls

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Avalon Waterways Presents Wellness & Golf Cruises in 2016

Avalon is inviting travelers to exercise their passion for health with wellness & golf cruises in 2016.     14 May 2015 — Littleton, Colorado – In 2016, Avalon Waterways is inviting travelers to cruise into healthy living with two “special interest” departures for those passionate about exercise.  One focuses on wellness and healthy living; the other provides golf enthusiasts the chance to swing their clubs along the Danube. “Our special interest cruises sell out early year-over-year.  It’s easy to understand why,” said Patrick Clark, managing director of Avalon Waterways.  “On these special departures, our guests – in the company

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A Special Message from the New President and CEO of Crystal Cruises

  Welcome Aboard a New and Exciting Era at Crystal Cruises From: Edie Rodriguez, President and CEO of Crystal Cruises Today is thrilling, yet bittersweet, for Crystal Cruises. As we celebrate our official acquisition by Genting Hong Kong (GHK), we also say farewell to a long, prosperous and mutually supportive relationship with our former owners, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). It’s important to reflect and appreciate the past as we move into this innovative new era for Crystal, as the developments and expansion of our brand would not be possible without our 25-year history of setting the bar in luxury

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BREAKING: Genting Hong Kong Completes Acquisition of Crystal Cruises

  Genting Hong Kong Completes Acquisition of Crystal Cruises — Announces New Chairman and Management Promotions 15 May 2015 – Hong Kong – Genting Hong Kong (GHK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of “The World’s Most Awarded and Best Luxury Cruise Line,” Crystal Cruises (Crystal), from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), for a total transaction of US$550 million. GHK also announced a new Chairman of Crystal and promotions for Crystal’s current senior management team, guaranteeing a streamlined transition and virtually no interruption in operations and ensuring award-winning service. Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Executive Chairman of the

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Holland America Line Remembers its Partner B.B. King

  15 May 2015 – Seattle — We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of blues legend B.B. King. His incredible talent and passionate musical interpretations defined the blues for a worldwide audience. Through our partnership with B.B. King’s Blues Clubs, we have brought his music to our guests on board and will continue sharing his unique sounds and  celebrating his life with this highly popular program.  He was truly the ‘King of the Blues’ and an extraordinary man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Editor’s Note:  Holland America Line

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Costa Luminosa, A Diamond in the Baltic

By Liam P. Cusack Costa Luminosa to sail weekly voyages from Stockholm featuring two nights at the Swedish capital and an overnight call at St. Petersburg, Russia (Click here to see the Costa Luminosa’s current position and view from the webcam)   15, MAY 2015, GENOA — Costa Cruises‘ Costa Luminosa made its maiden call at Stockholm, Sweden today repositioning to the Baltic Sea where it will embark on a series of seven night summer cruises. There will be 15 sailings in total from Stockholm on an itinerary entitled, “Jewels of the Baltic.” The 92,000-ton, 2,260-passenger ship will visit four iconic

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BREAKING — Cruise Lines Cancel Puerto Vallarta Ship Calls

MAY 12, 2014 – PUERTO VALLARTA Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Line have canceled calls this week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, citing recent violence in the resort city. Royal Caribbean’s 2,501-passenger Jewel of the Seas and Disney’s 1,754-passenger Disney Wonder will skip stops at Puerto Vallarta scheduled for today, while the 2,170-passenger Celebrity Infinity bypassed the port on Sunday. “Jewel of the Seas and Celebrity Infinity’s calls to Puerto Vallarta were canceled due to the recently experienced episodes of violent civil unrest, stemming from criminal gangs that have engaged in armed conflict with local authorities,” said Royal Caribbean

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Carnival Corporation and Brands Donate $200,000 to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Nepal

Team of cruise lines demonstrating support for employees from Nepal through donations to Mercy Corps, Disaster Emergency Committee and Save the Children in broader relief and rebuilding efforts across the country 6 May 2015 — Miami – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) teamed with several of its global cruise brands to pledge $200,000 to relief efforts in Nepal in the wake of April’s devastating earthquake. Carnival Corporation is working through Mercy Corps, the Disaster Emergency Committee and Save the Children to support on the ground teams distributing emergency supplies and aiding rebuilding efforts targeting the most affected

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