Belize is getting to be a dangerous place. I saw an article yesterday about cruise passengers who were robbed at gunpoint this week while on an excursion. The article didn’t mention the ship, but I wanted to find out so I could get some more details.
What I found was that there was more than one armed robbery.
The complete story appeared in the March 11 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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Friday, March 11, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
NCL’s Harvest Caye Delayed Again
Norwegian Cruise Line told travel agents today their new western Caribbean private island in Belize, called Harvest Caye, would again face another major delay in opening.
They now set the opening date at mid-November 2016, some 13 months later than the original plan. The latest opening date had been set for February 16.
Details appeared in the January 12 edition of Cruise News Daily.
They now set the opening date at mid-November 2016, some 13 months later than the original plan. The latest opening date had been set for February 16.
Details appeared in the January 12 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Passenger Dies on Snorkeling Excursion
A Caribbean Princess passenger died Thursday morning while on a snorkeling excursion at Belize.
The local Tourism Police said the woman was snorkeling off Sargent’s Caye when she suddenly went under water. The police superintendent said the 67-year-old woman was pulled from the water relatively quickly but could not be revived.
Details appeared in the January 8 edition of Cruise News Daily.
The local Tourism Police said the woman was snorkeling off Sargent’s Caye when she suddenly went under water. The police superintendent said the 67-year-old woman was pulled from the water relatively quickly but could not be revived.
Details appeared in the January 8 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for July 3, 2014
* Starting the Countdown to Lift Off
Technicians at Giglio Island finished attaching the final sponson to the side of Costa Concordia this afternoon, and now the equipment is ready for testing. At present, the sponsons are filled with water, and when the ship is refloated, the water will be pumped out, raising the ship and giving it buoyancy to be refloated and towed to Genoa where it will be dismantled and recycled.
As we mentioned earlier, it will be raised only as far as Deck 3, so it will have a draft of some 18.5 meters (60.7 feet).
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a partial victory for the tour operators in Belize ... Bermuda gets more conservative ... and to be or not to be Takei.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Technicians at Giglio Island finished attaching the final sponson to the side of Costa Concordia this afternoon, and now the equipment is ready for testing. At present, the sponsons are filled with water, and when the ship is refloated, the water will be pumped out, raising the ship and giving it buoyancy to be refloated and towed to Genoa where it will be dismantled and recycled.
As we mentioned earlier, it will be raised only as far as Deck 3, so it will have a draft of some 18.5 meters (60.7 feet).
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a partial victory for the tour operators in Belize ... Bermuda gets more conservative ... and to be or not to be Takei.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for July 1, 2014
* Not So Fast
Not everyone in Belize is welcoming Norwegian Cruise Line’s construction of a “private island” style of port in southern Belize at Harvest Caye. The country’s tour operators’ association, BTIA, has filed suit in court in Belize to stop - or at least delay - construction.
Monday was the opening day of the court case.
* Safe Until Something Goes Wrong
A popular activity on most Caribbean beaches and many in America, too, is parasailing. It can be fun, but on the occasions something goes wrong, the accident often results in death or serious injury.
The National Transportation Safety Board has just released its first report on the Board’s investigation into parasailing. It found that the businesses are mostly unregulated, and accidents are often caused by faulty equipment with the serious injuries caused because the participants are suspended 500 feet or more above the water.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Not everyone in Belize is welcoming Norwegian Cruise Line’s construction of a “private island” style of port in southern Belize at Harvest Caye. The country’s tour operators’ association, BTIA, has filed suit in court in Belize to stop - or at least delay - construction.
Monday was the opening day of the court case.
A popular activity on most Caribbean beaches and many in America, too, is parasailing. It can be fun, but on the occasions something goes wrong, the accident often results in death or serious injury.
The National Transportation Safety Board has just released its first report on the Board’s investigation into parasailing. It found that the businesses are mostly unregulated, and accidents are often caused by faulty equipment with the serious injuries caused because the participants are suspended 500 feet or more above the water.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for February 24, 2014
* Second Major Cruise Project for Belize
Norwegian Cruise Line has just begun work on their dedicated cruise port in southern Belize, and now a developer in Belize City is moving forward with plans for a large port on an island adjacent to that city. The island will be linked to the mainland by a causeway, eliminating the need for the tender ride which is now required from most ships calling at Belize.
* Early Return Doesn’t End Cruise
Last week, P&O decided Oriana would return to Southampton three days early this week, on Wednesday of this week, for repairs to the seals on its two propeller shafts.
* Mission Completed
The Port of San Diego switched on shore power for cargo vessels today, completing its project to provide all ships the opportunity to plug in rather than running their engines while in port.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Norwegian Cruise Line has just begun work on their dedicated cruise port in southern Belize, and now a developer in Belize City is moving forward with plans for a large port on an island adjacent to that city. The island will be linked to the mainland by a causeway, eliminating the need for the tender ride which is now required from most ships calling at Belize.
* Early Return Doesn’t End Cruise
Last week, P&O decided Oriana would return to Southampton three days early this week, on Wednesday of this week, for repairs to the seals on its two propeller shafts.
* Mission Completed
The Port of San Diego switched on shore power for cargo vessels today, completing its project to provide all ships the opportunity to plug in rather than running their engines while in port.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 9, 2013
* You’ll Almost Feel as if You Should Wear Wooden Shoes
Holland America has an interesting concept on a couple of ships. One evening of the cruise, they take the Pinnacle Grill, their premium alternative restaurant, and convert it to something of a branch of a world-renowned restaurant with whom they’ve partnered.
One of those restaurants is Holland’s De Librije, operated by Dutch chef Jonnie Boer. He is a Michelin Three-Star Chef and a member of HAL’s Culinary Council.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Celebrity Millennium reaching dry dock (more) ... a long-range medevac ... and the hot spot for cruise lines.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Holland America has an interesting concept on a couple of ships. One evening of the cruise, they take the Pinnacle Grill, their premium alternative restaurant, and convert it to something of a branch of a world-renowned restaurant with whom they’ve partnered.
One of those restaurants is Holland’s De Librije, operated by Dutch chef Jonnie Boer. He is a Michelin Three-Star Chef and a member of HAL’s Culinary Council.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Celebrity Millennium reaching dry dock (more) ... a long-range medevac ... and the hot spot for cruise lines.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 3, 2013
CND was not published on Monday, September 2, due to the Labor Day holiday in the US.
* Harvest Caye Contract Near Finalization with Changes
Belize and Norwegian Cruise Line are getting near to signing a final contract for the development of Norwegian’s Harvest Caye in the southern part of the country, but the Prime Minister says there are a couple of vitally important points that were inadvertently left out of the memorandum of understanding signed last month.
* Victoria Celebrates Milestone
A honeymoon couple from California helped the port of Victoria (BC) celebrate a significant milestone last Friday when they became the port's five millionth passenger.
* David Frost Dies aboard Queen Elizabeth
Noted British broadcaster and interviewer Sir David Frost died suddenly aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth from a suspected heart attack on Sunday. Frost was aboard the ship for Cunard’s Insights program, which brings interesting speakers aboard the ship for the enrichment of passengers.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
* Harvest Caye Contract Near Finalization with Changes
Belize and Norwegian Cruise Line are getting near to signing a final contract for the development of Norwegian’s Harvest Caye in the southern part of the country, but the Prime Minister says there are a couple of vitally important points that were inadvertently left out of the memorandum of understanding signed last month.
* Victoria Celebrates Milestone
A honeymoon couple from California helped the port of Victoria (BC) celebrate a significant milestone last Friday when they became the port's five millionth passenger.
* David Frost Dies aboard Queen Elizabeth
Noted British broadcaster and interviewer Sir David Frost died suddenly aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth from a suspected heart attack on Sunday. Frost was aboard the ship for Cunard’s Insights program, which brings interesting speakers aboard the ship for the enrichment of passengers.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for August 14, 2013
* Belize, Here We Come!
Over the last few weeks we’ve been telling you that Norwegian Cruise Line was negotiating for property in southern Belize for a “private island” type of experience, and a couple of weeks ago we told you they had signed an MOU with the government to develop an island called Harvest Caye off the coast of the Placencia peninsula. Today, Norwegian was ready to officially announce the project and give a few details.
* Other Things You'll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about San Diego considering privatization ... lights out ... and a watery end for the Love Boat. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Staying in Belize, NCL's Latest Nod to Freestyle, Safety in Britain, Crystal Gets Jazzy
* Other Things You'll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about ...
+ a passenger who liked Belize so well he just though he'd stay ...
+ a new "no jacket required" policy in a new place on NCL - NCL no longer requires passengers to wear life jackets during muster drills fleetwide, except on Pride of America ... truly Freestyle Cruising ...
+ British inspectors detaining another ship for safety violations ...
+ and Crystal scheduling a jazz cruise in the Caribbean.
Details of these items appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the June 3, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
CND subscribers also read about ...
+ a passenger who liked Belize so well he just though he'd stay ...
+ a new "no jacket required" policy in a new place on NCL - NCL no longer requires passengers to wear life jackets during muster drills fleetwide, except on Pride of America ... truly Freestyle Cruising ...
+ British inspectors detaining another ship for safety violations ...
+ and Crystal scheduling a jazz cruise in the Caribbean.
Details of these items appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the June 3, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
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