* Carnival Delays Weekend Turnarounds at New Orleans
Tropical Storm Karen is creating problems for the two Carnival ships homeported at New Orleans, both of which were scheduled to turn around there this weekend. This morning Carnival decided to keep both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest at sea safely out of the way of the storm and plan Monday turnarounds instead, but even that may be delayed. More
* Change at the Top
Crystal Cruises today said that longtime president and COO Gregg Michel had resigned effective October 15, and he will be replaced by Edie Bornstein.
* Cruise Industry to Benefit from State Grant
Port Everglades (at Ft. Lauderdale) received $16.5 million in state funds that will enable to the port to complete a couple of projects that will benefit the cruise industry.
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Friday, October 4, 2013
Carnival Delays Elation/Conquest Turnarounds for TS Karen
Updated Statement - Sunday Morning, October 7, 2013
STATEMENT REGARDING CARNIVAL CRUISE OPERATIONS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM KAREN
October 4, 2013 - 12:40 pm EDT
Carnival Cruise Lines has two ships homeported in New Orleans which are being affected by Tropical Storm Karen. Currently, the Mississippi River is closed and, as a result, the arrivals of both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest to New Orleans are expected to be delayed. Guests on board are being kept apprised via announcements and letters delivered to their cabins and are being provided the ability to make complimentary phone calls. Both vessels are sailing a safe and comfortable distance from the storm.
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation operates four and five-day cruises from New Orleans and departed on its current voyage, a five-day cruise, on Monday, Sept. 30 that included stops in Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course to remain behind and west of the storm. The ship, which was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 5, will remain at sea, a safe distance from the storm, and await the re-opening of the Mississippi River. Once the river re-opens, it requires a time frame of approximately eight to nine hours to sail up river to New Orleans. Therefore, Carnival Elation is expected to dock in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Elation’s next voyage has been modified from a five-day cruise to a three-day Fun Cruise at Sea. Guests who opt to proceed with the cruise will receive a 50 percent refund for this voyage and a 50 percent discount toward a future three to five-day cruise.
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest operates seven-day Caribbean and Florida/Bahamas cruises from New Orleans. The ship departed New Orleans on its current voyage on Sunday, Sept. 29 that included stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course through the Gulf of Mexico and will remain a safe distance from the storm. Carnival Conquest was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 6. The ship will remain at sea until the Mississippi River re-opens. Once the river opens, given the necessary eight to nine hour transit time up river, we expect the ship to arrive in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Conquest’s next voyage will be modified from a seven-day cruise to a six-day cruise with stops in Key West and Nassau, The Bahamas – two of the three originally scheduled ports. Guests who opt to proceed with this cruise will receive a one-day pro-rated refund.
Given the nature of tropical weather systems, the above plans could be further modified depending on the storm’s track, speed and other factors. As always, our foremost priority is on the safety and comfort of our guests and crew. We are closely monitoring the storm, keeping our guests informed and navigating the vessels a safe distance from the weather system.
We are also mobilizing a number of additional staff who will join our current team in New Orleans. This will enable us to do everything possible to provide our guests with a high level of assistance and to minimize the inconvenience caused by Tropical Storm Karen.
Guests can receive automatic updates by signing up for text alerts. For updates on Carnival Elation, text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473) and for updates on Carnival Conquest text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473). Updates are also being posted on www.carnival.com.
Source: Carnival Cruise Lines
STATEMENT REGARDING CARNIVAL CRUISE OPERATIONS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM KAREN
October 4, 2013 - 12:40 pm EDT
Carnival Cruise Lines has two ships homeported in New Orleans which are being affected by Tropical Storm Karen. Currently, the Mississippi River is closed and, as a result, the arrivals of both Carnival Elation and Carnival Conquest to New Orleans are expected to be delayed. Guests on board are being kept apprised via announcements and letters delivered to their cabins and are being provided the ability to make complimentary phone calls. Both vessels are sailing a safe and comfortable distance from the storm.
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation operates four and five-day cruises from New Orleans and departed on its current voyage, a five-day cruise, on Monday, Sept. 30 that included stops in Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course to remain behind and west of the storm. The ship, which was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 5, will remain at sea, a safe distance from the storm, and await the re-opening of the Mississippi River. Once the river re-opens, it requires a time frame of approximately eight to nine hours to sail up river to New Orleans. Therefore, Carnival Elation is expected to dock in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Elation’s next voyage has been modified from a five-day cruise to a three-day Fun Cruise at Sea. Guests who opt to proceed with the cruise will receive a 50 percent refund for this voyage and a 50 percent discount toward a future three to five-day cruise.
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest operates seven-day Caribbean and Florida/Bahamas cruises from New Orleans. The ship departed New Orleans on its current voyage on Sunday, Sept. 29 that included stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The ship is presently headed on a northwesterly course through the Gulf of Mexico and will remain a safe distance from the storm. Carnival Conquest was originally scheduled to return to New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 6. The ship will remain at sea until the Mississippi River re-opens. Once the river opens, given the necessary eight to nine hour transit time up river, we expect the ship to arrive in New Orleans on Monday, Oct. 7. The exact time of arrival is dependent on when the river re-opens.
Carnival Conquest’s next voyage will be modified from a seven-day cruise to a six-day cruise with stops in Key West and Nassau, The Bahamas – two of the three originally scheduled ports. Guests who opt to proceed with this cruise will receive a one-day pro-rated refund.
Given the nature of tropical weather systems, the above plans could be further modified depending on the storm’s track, speed and other factors. As always, our foremost priority is on the safety and comfort of our guests and crew. We are closely monitoring the storm, keeping our guests informed and navigating the vessels a safe distance from the weather system.
We are also mobilizing a number of additional staff who will join our current team in New Orleans. This will enable us to do everything possible to provide our guests with a high level of assistance and to minimize the inconvenience caused by Tropical Storm Karen.
Guests can receive automatic updates by signing up for text alerts. For updates on Carnival Elation, text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473) and for updates on Carnival Conquest text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473). Updates are also being posted on www.carnival.com.
Source: Carnival Cruise Lines
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 3, 2013
* Bermuda Approves Night Gambling on Ships
Bermuda’s Parliament approved the Cruise Ship Casino Act of 2013, which will allow cruise ships to open their casinos to passengers during the late night hours when they remain in port.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Costa Diadema taking shape (more) ... the Port of New Orleans getting ready for Karen ... a special goodbye from Peter Shanks ... and a familiar voice on The Voice.
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Bermuda’s Parliament approved the Cruise Ship Casino Act of 2013, which will allow cruise ships to open their casinos to passengers during the late night hours when they remain in port.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Costa Diadema taking shape (more) ... the Port of New Orleans getting ready for Karen ... a special goodbye from Peter Shanks ... and a familiar voice on The Voice.
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Costa Diadema Passes Construction Milestones
Costa Diadema is under construction for Carnival's Italian brand at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Italy), and the ship recently passed two symbolic milestones in its construction. The first was on September 16 (2013) with the delivery and installation of the ship's funnel in Costa's iconic yellow and blue colors. That was followed last week (on September 30) by the installation of the block for the ship's bow which contains the ship's name.
At 132,500 gross tons and carrying 4,947 passengers, Costa Diadema will be the largest ship flying the Italian flag. Delivery is set for October 2014.
Photos courtesy of Costa Crociere
At 132,500 gross tons and carrying 4,947 passengers, Costa Diadema will be the largest ship flying the Italian flag. Delivery is set for October 2014.
Photos courtesy of Costa Crociere
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 2, 2013
* West Coast Storms Scramble Itineraries
Unusually strong storms in the Pacific Northwest have caused Holland America to modify the schedules of three ships as they were repositioning southward at the end of the Alaska season.
Oosterdam, Westerdam and Statendam all remained in port Sunday night and left at noon on Monday to resume their southbound journeys. The challenge than came in how to handle their late arrivals at the ports in California.
* More Remains Found at Costa Concordia
Divers have found more human remains alongside the sunken Costa Concordia.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Ruby Princess breaking its mooring lines and drifting into the harbor ... Ushuaia warning their local law will be enforced again this year ... and Holland America expanding at Denali.
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Unusually strong storms in the Pacific Northwest have caused Holland America to modify the schedules of three ships as they were repositioning southward at the end of the Alaska season.
Oosterdam, Westerdam and Statendam all remained in port Sunday night and left at noon on Monday to resume their southbound journeys. The challenge than came in how to handle their late arrivals at the ports in California.
* More Remains Found at Costa Concordia
Divers have found more human remains alongside the sunken Costa Concordia.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Ruby Princess breaking its mooring lines and drifting into the harbor ... Ushuaia warning their local law will be enforced again this year ... and Holland America expanding at Denali.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 1, 2013
* Key West Votes “No” on Cruise Ships
Key West voters today voted not to ask the Army Corps of Engineers to do a study on widening the ship channel into the city’s port.
That will eventually limit the port’s ability to receive most cruise ships operating in the Caribbean market.
* Costa Has New Winter Gulf Program
This winter Costa will be sailing a new Emirates itinerary with a newly refurbished ship. The ship will also be new to Costa. That ship is currently sailing as Iberocruceros’ Grand Mistral.
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Rendering courtesy of Costa Crociere
Key West voters today voted not to ask the Army Corps of Engineers to do a study on widening the ship channel into the city’s port.
That will eventually limit the port’s ability to receive most cruise ships operating in the Caribbean market.
* Costa Has New Winter Gulf Program
This winter Costa will be sailing a new Emirates itinerary with a newly refurbished ship. The ship will also be new to Costa. That ship is currently sailing as Iberocruceros’ Grand Mistral.
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| Costa neoRiviera in Costa livery |
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Rendering courtesy of Costa Crociere
Monday, September 30, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 30, 2013
* The Paperless World Didn’t Last Long
By the first of the year, you’ll be able to get something you haven’t been able to get for five years. That’s right; Carnival Cruise Lines is going to start printing their colorful fleet brochures again.
The about-face comes at the request of travel agents who told Carnival in an online survey that they find brochures essential to selling the brand.
* Living the Diva Life
MSC hasn’t really kept it a secret. MSC Divina is coming to Miami year round beginning November 20. Now you could be on the inaugural cruise for free.
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By the first of the year, you’ll be able to get something you haven’t been able to get for five years. That’s right; Carnival Cruise Lines is going to start printing their colorful fleet brochures again.
The about-face comes at the request of travel agents who told Carnival in an online survey that they find brochures essential to selling the brand.
* Living the Diva Life
MSC hasn’t really kept it a secret. MSC Divina is coming to Miami year round beginning November 20. Now you could be on the inaugural cruise for free.
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Costa Group Taps AIDA Communications VP
Hansjoerg Kunze new Vice President Communication & Sustainibility of Costa Crociere S.P.A.
Genoa, September 30th 2013 - Beginning from October 1st, Hansjoerg Kunze will take the responsibility as Vice President Communication & Sustainability of Costa Crociere S.p.A including the brands Costa Crociere, Aida and Iberocruceros. He will replace Mina Piccinini, who has decided to leave the Company for personal reasons.
Hansjoerg Kunze, professional journalist, has 9 years of experience in the cruising industry, having joined AIDA Cruises - the leading cruise company in Germany - in 2004 where he currently is Vice President PR & Communication.
Kunze’s appointment reflects the strategy of closer cooperation between the different brands of the Costa Group. He reports directly to Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A.
Costa Crociere would like to thank Mina Piccinini for the commitment and professionalism she has demonstrated in enhancing the Company corporate reputation, especially on the occasion of the recent Concordia parbuckling operation and wishes Mina all the best for her personal life and her professional future.
Source: Costa Crociere
Genoa, September 30th 2013 - Beginning from October 1st, Hansjoerg Kunze will take the responsibility as Vice President Communication & Sustainability of Costa Crociere S.p.A including the brands Costa Crociere, Aida and Iberocruceros. He will replace Mina Piccinini, who has decided to leave the Company for personal reasons.
Hansjoerg Kunze, professional journalist, has 9 years of experience in the cruising industry, having joined AIDA Cruises - the leading cruise company in Germany - in 2004 where he currently is Vice President PR & Communication.
Kunze’s appointment reflects the strategy of closer cooperation between the different brands of the Costa Group. He reports directly to Michael Thamm, CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A.
Costa Crociere would like to thank Mina Piccinini for the commitment and professionalism she has demonstrated in enhancing the Company corporate reputation, especially on the occasion of the recent Concordia parbuckling operation and wishes Mina all the best for her personal life and her professional future.
Source: Costa Crociere