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Cruise News

Sail on the waves with the latest cruise news, updates, trends, innovations, and developments within the industry. Skift’s cruise archive is your go-to source for timely and accurate information essential for industry professionals and enthusiasts.

Key topics include industry forecasts, new ship launches, and itinerary changes. Dive into stories about technological advancements, environmental initiatives, and passenger experience enhancements.

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Skift brings you in-depth analyses and interviews with leaders from top cruise lines like Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Bahrain halves port fees in an effort to lure back leery cruise lines

The Bahrain government is doing what it can to help offset the hefty insurance cost for ships calling on its main port. The fee break, while not able to offset the insurance, tells the industry that Bahrain feels its pain and wants to help.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Alaska sues the U.S. government so cruise ships won’t have to meet environmental standards

Alaska is angry that the EPA is forcing them to abide by a treaty before the treaty has been ratified, but in the long run its difficult to argue that the cruise industry won't be better off with pristine waters.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Athens’ cruise port to get €220 facelift with Greek and EU money

With the expansion the Greek port is on track to become The Mediterranean's largest cruise ship port and get Piraeus back into the big ship game.

Skift | 12 years ago

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The last cruise ship built in England will be retired after four decades

The life of a cruise ship is always surprising. Some plow along for one line with one name while the rest bounce between owners and bankruptcy only to be followed by loyal cruisers who see something special in them.

Skift | 12 years ago

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First honest words from Concordia captain: “I f—-d up!”

Concordia captain Schettino has become such a parody of an inept leader that it's almost too easy to laugh -- until you recall the death and destruction behind his excuses.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Why Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Freedom class ships are some of the most fit ships at sea

Cruises now tailor some itineraries for athletes and gym rats, so Cruise Critic has turned their expert and user lenses to rank lines based on facilities, activities, and healthy cuisine.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Celebrity Cruises CEO resigns and takes post with hair salon company

From a cruise line to a global hair salon business, a curious twist.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Carnival gets hit with an updated lawsuit by Costa Concordia victims

The law firm behind the current suit is targeting Carnival for knowingly allowing the Concordia to sail despite known problems with the ship's design and covers all passengers, not just those hurt by the accident.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Video: How sexual predators get away with cruise ship crimes

The cruise lines, like any other major brands, want to downplay crimes at all costs. But the lack of accountability at sea means that criminals have a floating playground.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Charleston, S.C.’s battle over cruise ships is getting downright rude

Charleston has a clear idea of what a good tourist is, and the thousands that descend from Carnival, NCL, and other mainstream lines just don't fit that bill.

Skift | 12 years ago