When Costa Classica collided with the Belgian-flagged cargo vessel Lowlands Longevity on Monday in Shanghai, it opened a 60-foot gash in the cruise ship. Now we have the first video of the damage from Chinese television. While the report is in Chinese, you don't have to speak it to see the extent of the damage in the video.
The Shanghai Daily reports that the ship was taken to a local shipyard for repairs Monday afternoon, which the line expects to be completed in four days.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Time for the Single Traveler to Cash in at Silversea
By the plethora of offers on just about every sailing, it's easy to see that the luxury end of the industry is working hard to fill their ships.
That abundance of space is finally giving a break to one segment of the market who seldom gets a break: the single traveler.
The complete article appeared in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
That abundance of space is finally giving a break to one segment of the market who seldom gets a break: the single traveler.
The complete article appeared in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Legend of the Seas to the Rescue
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas, may be out of sight and out of mind to most Americans since it is sailing in the Far East, primarily carrying passengers from Asian markets, but it won't be forgotten by at least three of the crew members from the Xin Yi cargo vessel.
Last night, while sailing in the Taiwan Strait at 10:23pm, Legend of the Seas heard a distress call from the Xin Yi, and immediately changed course for its nearby location. The cargo vessel was sinking in heavy seas with 22 crew members aboard, and Legend was the nearest ship.
Details appeared in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Last night, while sailing in the Taiwan Strait at 10:23pm, Legend of the Seas heard a distress call from the Xin Yi, and immediately changed course for its nearby location. The cargo vessel was sinking in heavy seas with 22 crew members aboard, and Legend was the nearest ship.
Details appeared in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Carnival pays dividend, new version of SS France, a new entry in Princess' blog, and HAL training
CND subscribers read about Carnival declaring a dividend ... a new version of the SS France ... an unusual entry by Princess' president in their new blog ... and when a swimming pool isn't for sunning and swimming on Holland America.
Details of these items appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details of these items appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the October 19, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Will Le France Sail Again?
A French firm is trying to get an updated version of the SS France built, and they have released a new concept video.
The new ship will feature everything French, and be relatively small by today's standards. If it ends up being built, it will have the following features:
* Modern design combining finesse of lines and open space.
* 260m long, approximately 550 passengers : far from the race to make ships of behemoth proportions, the new France is a large ship but limited to provide comfort and well-being.
* A long hull will receive two chimney-shaped super-structures in honor of the old France : each will house spacious living areas, restaurants and salons dedicated to well-being and relaxation.
* Between these two chimneys, a tropical palm-tree garden will spread over 1 500 square meters, as if a cruise on the France were an island vacation.
* Endowed with the latest technology available, the France will also be a "green" ship, will consume less energy and the shape of her berth will allow precise control of the energy used for navigation.
* The bow of the ship was designed to re-create proximity between passengers and the sea : the decks stack to end in a large beach where nautical activities can be practiced.
* A cruise program of new and original destinations.
The project's website is located at http://www.reconstruirelefrance.com/en
The new ship will feature everything French, and be relatively small by today's standards. If it ends up being built, it will have the following features:
* Modern design combining finesse of lines and open space.
* 260m long, approximately 550 passengers : far from the race to make ships of behemoth proportions, the new France is a large ship but limited to provide comfort and well-being.
* A long hull will receive two chimney-shaped super-structures in honor of the old France : each will house spacious living areas, restaurants and salons dedicated to well-being and relaxation.
* Between these two chimneys, a tropical palm-tree garden will spread over 1 500 square meters, as if a cruise on the France were an island vacation.
* Endowed with the latest technology available, the France will also be a "green" ship, will consume less energy and the shape of her berth will allow precise control of the energy used for navigation.
* The bow of the ship was designed to re-create proximity between passengers and the sea : the decks stack to end in a large beach where nautical activities can be practiced.
* A cruise program of new and original destinations.
The project's website is located at http://www.reconstruirelefrance.com/en
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