West Mexican Violence Alters Cruise Plans

Violence in western Mexico is growing as the federal government is launching an offensive against the drug cartels resulting in what looks like a war in some locations. Although the violence is limited to only a few instances in Puerto Vallarta, and limited to arson fires at gas stations and bank branches, it is enough of a potential threat to cause several cruise lines to change plans for calls at the city.

Details appeared in the May 11 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Other Things You'll Want to Know - May 11, 2015

CND subscribers also read about:

• A new policy on Norwegian Cruise Line
• A serious accident on the FlowRider aboard Independence of the Seas

 The complete stories were in the May 11 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Medevac from QM2

A US Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced a passenger from Cunard's Queen Mary 2 on Saturday when it was 180 miles south of Nantucket providing these spectacular views.

The complete story appeared in the May 11 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Photos courtesy of US Coast Guard

Meyer Delivers Mein Schiff 4

TUI Cruises has taken delivery of their second newbuild. Mein Schiff 4 is a sister to Mein Schiff 3 built by Meyer’s recently-acquired yard in Turku.

The ship is 99,500 gross tons with a length of 964 feet and a 118-foot beam.

The complete story appeared in the May 8 edition of Cruise News Daily.

There Will Be a Slight Delay

Viking Ocean Cruises has agreed to accept delay in delivery of their third ship from Fincantieri.

Viking Sky, originally scheduled to enter service in June 2016, will now be delivered until February 2017. That means it will miss the peak summer travel period in Europe.

The complete story appeared in the May 8 edition of Cruise News Daily.