Budapest tour-boat crash: Cruise-ship captain released on bail; death toll up to 25
At least seven people are dead and more than 20 people are missing after a sightseeing boat collided with a larger ship and sank in Budapest. (May 30) AP
Category: Cruise
Expedia fined over $300,000 for breaching U.S. sanctions with Cuba tours
CLOSE Cruise passengers were disappointed Tuesday, that their cruise on the Majesty of the Seas scheduled to go to Cuba had been re-routed due to new travel restrictions by the Trump administration. (June 5). (Photo: AP) Travel booking company Expedia was fined …
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Lindblad a cruise pioneer with ambitious carbon-neutral plan
Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled plans to become the first carbon-neutral company in the cruise business, raising the ante in the contest among some cruise lines to become the most environmentally progressive. While many companies have taken steps to be carbon …
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Travel agents lament ban on Cuba cruises – News
The Treasury Department announced a ban on some previously permitted travel to Cuba, such as visits by cruise ships and those organized by tour groups, known as “people-to-people” travel. LAKELAND — Curt and Lynn Anderson have taken nearly two dozen …
Former Royal Caribbean executive Bauer named Starboard CEO
Cruise industry veteran Lisa Bauer was named president and CEO of Starboard Cruise Services, which handles retail concessions on many cruise ships. Bauer had been vice president of onboard experience at Delta Air Lines. She previously had held senior executive …
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Carnival Cruise Line Launches New Travel Agent and Advisor Initiatives
Carnival Cruise Line continues to showcase its dedication to travel agents and advisors by launching an exclusive website, brochure and Facebook page dedicated to the Why Use a Travel Advisor (WUATA) campaign. The WUATA program is focused on promoting the …
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Cruise ship rescues fishermen stranded at sea for two days
Carnival Cruise Line ships keep coming to the rescue. One of the cruise line’s ships heading toward Miami made a detour to come to the aid of a small fishing boat. Seven passengers were successfully rescued after reportedly spending two …
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The Best Cruises in the World
Like pirates, we’ve scoured the oceans to find the very best adventures and most luxurious escapes that you can have on the high seas. These cruise lines not only carry the fanciest food and drink, the finest entertainment, and the …
Princess Cruises Launches Sun-Drenched Deals to Leading Worldwide Destinations
WHY IT RATES: Travelers looking to save some cash when booking their next cruise vacation should look into the deals offered by Princess Cruises.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Princess Cruises is offering its annual Sun-Drenched Deals sale, with savings …
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The 10 nastiest cruise ships of all time
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inspects cruise ships to see if they have sanitary issues that could put passengers at risk of getting sick. The vast majority of ships receive passing grades of at least 86 out …