Vancouver Ready for Record-Breaking Year

Vancouver's 2019 cruise season began last weekend with the arrival of Emerald Princess at Canada Place.

This year, Vancouver expects more than a million passengers to pass through the BC port on 290 ship calls,

Details appeared in the April 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Closed for the Season

When Emerald Princess sailed from Canada Place this afternoon at 4:30pm, it wrapped up Vancouver's 2018 cruise season, one the port sees as very successful.

Details appeared in the October 19 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 13, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• Miami approving Norwegian's new terminal
• A second ship enters service for Bahamas Paradise Line
• Vancouver opens largest cruise season ever

Details appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Vancouver Closes out Cruise Season

Star Princess departed Vancouver last Saturday (December 16) to end the port's 2017 cruise season. The same ship, which was homeported in Vancouver this year, also was the first cruise ship to sail and begin the season, making it one of the longest seasons on record.

Details appeared in the December 19 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - April 13, 2017

CND subscribers also read about:

• Lena Gercke serving as godmother for AIDAperla
• P&O's Pacific Dawn became the first ship to return to Airlie Beach after Cyclone Debbie
• Vancouver's cruise season opening
• Trouble on the poop deck

Details appeared in the April 13 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Lena Gercke

Photo courtesy of AIDA Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - September 28, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:

• Genting Hong Kong making a further investment in the German shipyards it bought
• P&O Australia's special cruise for the Australian Open
• Carnival Corp donating to a new museum
• Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Catherine) are on a state visit to western Canada, and their sightseeing took them to the port at Vancouver on Monday. While they didn't visit the ships, Holland America's Noordam and Zaandam made a lovely background for the photos at the port, as seen below:

Photo courtesy of Holland America Line. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - May 6, 2016

CND subscribers also read about:

• Carnival Cruise Line canceled calls at Izmir (Turkey) through June 19 due to security concerns.
• Today was the opening of the Alaska cruise season in Vancouver. Three ships brought 13,000 people into town, and the pace will continue through Sunday. By then eight ships will have visited.
• A homeless shelter in Ketchikan reports they will have a $14,000 shortfall in their budge because cruise passengers keep stopping in, drinking coffee and eating their snacks. The shelter doesn't charge, but would like the visitors to at least leave a donation. 

Details appeared in the May 6 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - December 15, 2015

CND subscribers also read about:

• MSC opened the books for MSC Seaside, the first of the new class of 154,000-ton ship that will be homeported in Miami year round beginning in December 2017, 
• Vancouver's 2015 cruise season ended today when Ruby Princess sailed from Canada Place. 

Details appeared in the December 15 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Cruise News Daily Headlines for August 19, 2014

* Shore Power Shorts out in Vancouver
Five years ago, with lots of fanfare, the switch was flipped at the port in Vancouver and shore power was made available to visiting cruise ships. Much was made of the fact that Vancouver was the first port in Canada to offer the service which would substantially reduce pollutants coming form idling cruise ships and improve life around the port.
   A funny thing has happened over the last five years. Despite offering financial incentives for cruise lines to equip their ship and use it, only a minority does, and the folks in Vancouver are unhappy after making such a substantial investment.

* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about the price of everything increases ... and the pretty sisters.

The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.

Cruise News Daily Headlines for May 16, 2014

* A Singular Refit
Queen Elizabeth has arrived at the Blohm + Voss Shipyard at Hamburg for her first scheduled dry dock since she entered service in 2010.
   Following the multi-million-dollar refit, Queen Elizabeth will leave the yard on June 1 and return to service on June 4 with a short cruise from Southampton to Amsterdam.

* Norwegian Jewel Returns from Dry Dock with New Facilities
Norwegian Jewel is returning to service Saturday after its regular dry dock, refurbished and ready for its Alaskan season. Of course, after Alaska, Norwegian Jewel will be ready for Norwegian’s return to the Houston market this fall.
   During the two-week dry dock, numerous enhancements and changes were made.

* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about a top level meeting ... a big day in Vancouver ... and a even bigger day in Barcelona.

The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.

Happy Birthday Queen Mary 2! Cunard's flagship celebrates her 10th anniversary in The Big Apple, New York, New York, USA.

Master of Queen Mary 2, Captain Kevin Oprey together with members of his crew celebrate the ship’s 10th anniversary in New York City today. Cunard is today recongnising the long standing and enduring relationship with New York having sailed here since 1845. Cunard continued its celebration 10th anniversary of its flagship, Queen Mary 2 with her arrival in New York on May 16th from Southampton during the first of a pair of commemorative Transatlantic Crossings. Her arrival in the Big Apple pays homage to her maiden Transatlantic Crossing 10 years ago.

The ship arrived at first light to begin a day of joyous celebration in the city. A special afternoon reception on board was hosted to toast Cunard Line’s and Queen Mary 2’s long-standing relationship with New York over the past decade.

Photo courtesy of James Morgan/Cunard. All rights reserved.

Cruise News Daily Headlines for August 21, 2013

* Princess Continues Asian Expansion
Princess announced this afternoon that they will push farther into Asia next summer when they expand into the Chinese-sourced market.

Princess will base the 116,000-ton Sapphire at Shanghai for a four-month season beginning in May 2014. Princess will offer several itineraries in the market ranging from three to seven nights.



* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about why you shouldn't cry for Vancouver (or Argentina) ... and about a new top chef at Windstar.  More


The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.

Swan Hellenic Owner Makes a Stink, Debit Cards on Cruise Ships, RCI Expands, Vancouver Confused

CND subscribers read about some stinky comments made by the head of Swan Hellenic Cruises ... some questionable debit cards being used aboard cruise ships ... Royal Caribbean expanding their call center ... the Port of Vancouver being confused about why their cruise business is down ... and some cool new MSC ads.


Details appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the October 8, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.