The US Coast Guard reports they have been searching the waters 27 miles east of Delray Beach, Florida, for a passenger who reportedly jumped overboard from Bahamas Celebration as it was headed to Palm Beach.
The incident occurred about 2:00am Sunday morning.
The complete updated story will appear in Monday's edition of Cruise News Daily
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Huge Waves Kill 2 Aboard Louis Majesty
The AP reports that three large waves struck Louis Cruises' Louis Majesty today breaking windows in the forward part of the ship and fatally injuring two passengers. Six others suffered minor injuries.
The cruise line terms the waves as "abnormally high" and estimates they measured up to 26 feet high. The incident occurred while the ship was off the coast of Marseilles while the ship was sailing from Barcelona to Genoa. Louis says the ship is returning to Barcelona.
The 41,000-ton vessel is the former Norwegian Majesty recently acquired by Louis.
Details to follow in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
The cruise line terms the waves as "abnormally high" and estimates they measured up to 26 feet high. The incident occurred while the ship was off the coast of Marseilles while the ship was sailing from Barcelona to Genoa. Louis says the ship is returning to Barcelona.
The 41,000-ton vessel is the former Norwegian Majesty recently acquired by Louis.
Details to follow in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Suspicious Package Delays Melbourne Cruises
A suspicious package was found in Melbourne's (Australia) cruise terminal today (1:30pm Saturday afternoon).
Sniffer dogs alerted on a package in area with luggage for Sun Princess. The ship was evacuated as well as the terminal and Diamond Princess which was also at the terminal according to local media reports.
By 6:30pm, the package was cleared and found to contain military uniforms, and boarding resumed.
Sniffer dogs alerted on a package in area with luggage for Sun Princess. The ship was evacuated as well as the terminal and Diamond Princess which was also at the terminal according to local media reports.
By 6:30pm, the package was cleared and found to contain military uniforms, and boarding resumed.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Oasis Passes Milestone on Trip to US
Oasis of the Seas has passed a rather important milestone on its deadhead delivery cruise from the shipyard in Finland to its public debut in Ft. Lauderdale next week. Yesterday it passed under the Great Belt bridge in Denmark (actually 7pm Saturday night Eastern US time). It had only two feet to spare, even after lowering its smokestacks into the funnel. A check of the map will show why transit under this bridge is so important.
Some of the better coverage we've seen, with the better pictures was in London's Daily Mail and in the Associated Press (be sure to click the link at the side of the article for pictures).
Update 10:30am - Royal Caribbean now has released this interesting video hosted by Capt Bill Wright which shows the event:
Some of the better coverage we've seen, with the better pictures was in London's Daily Mail and in the Associated Press (be sure to click the link at the side of the article for pictures).
Update 10:30am - Royal Caribbean now has released this interesting video hosted by Capt Bill Wright which shows the event:
Thursday, October 29, 2009
First Disney Dream Features Revealed
Disney today released the first details of some of the features aboard their new ship, Disney Dream. This video will highlight some of them.
Disney Dream will enter service on January 26, 2011 with 3- and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral. In the summer it will shift to a 4- and 5-night pattern. The programs open for booking on November 9, 2009.
Disney Dream will enter service on January 26, 2011 with 3- and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral. In the summer it will shift to a 4- and 5-night pattern. The programs open for booking on November 9, 2009.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ashes of last Titantic survivor scattered
The London Mail Online reports that the ashes of Millvina Dean were scattered in the water near Southampton's port, the port from which Titanic departed on it's ill-fated trip. Dean was the last survivor of the shipwreck, although only an infant at the time. She died May 31, shortly after it was revealed she was selling her collection of Titanic memorabilia in an effort to pay her nursing home bills. Additional coverage is in This Is Hampshire.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Hail! Hail! The Crew's All Here!
In his blog, Royal Caribbean chairman Richard Fain reports that the last of the crew members have arrived in Finland today for duty on Oasis of the Seas which will be handed over to RCCL next week.
The crew now totals 2,165. Earlier in an interview with Lisa Bauer, RCI's SVP of Hotel Operations, told Cruise News Daily subscribers that 95% of the crew is experienced on other Royal Caribbean ships. She said that the other 5% are filling jobs which are unique to Oasis and just don't exist on any other ship in the fleet, such as horticulturalists, bagpipers or high divers.
The crew now totals 2,165. Earlier in an interview with Lisa Bauer, RCI's SVP of Hotel Operations, told Cruise News Daily subscribers that 95% of the crew is experienced on other Royal Caribbean ships. She said that the other 5% are filling jobs which are unique to Oasis and just don't exist on any other ship in the fleet, such as horticulturalists, bagpipers or high divers.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Report: Talks under way for new Princess ships
Lloyd's List reports Carnival Corp is talking to Meyer Werft about a new two-ship order for their Princess brand.
Meyer Werft isn't really commenting. Carnival does have a history with Meyer with their latest class of ships for their German AIDA brand being placed with the German yard. In recent years, all the orders for their other brands seem to have been going to Fincantieri.
Meyer Werft isn't really commenting. Carnival does have a history with Meyer with their latest class of ships for their German AIDA brand being placed with the German yard. In recent years, all the orders for their other brands seem to have been going to Fincantieri.
Strike Disrupts Cruise Traffic at Costa Rican Ports
Costa Rica's Tico Times reports that a strike by dockworkers at Port Limon on the country's Caribbean coast caused Holland America's Zuiderdam to have to bypass the port yesterday. Port Limon is a popular port on cruises to the western Caribbean, and several other cruise lines have upcoming calls scheduled there. There is no indication how long the work stoppage will continue.
Oasis to Receive Finishing Touches in Florida
When Oasis of the Seas sails out of the STX yard in Finland next week, it won't be quite complete. The thousands of plants aboard, especially those which will decorate the Central Park neighborhood, won't be installed until the ship reaches Florida.
The Miami Herald reports that the order for some 12,000 plants has been keeping a couple of South Florida nurseries busy growing the plants for Oasis, which will be the world's largest cruise ship. The Herald says that it comes at time when business has been down for landscapers and nurseries in the area due to economic downturn and the slow housing market.
The Miami Herald reports that the order for some 12,000 plants has been keeping a couple of South Florida nurseries busy growing the plants for Oasis, which will be the world's largest cruise ship. The Herald says that it comes at time when business has been down for landscapers and nurseries in the area due to economic downturn and the slow housing market.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Busy Week for Bermuda
The Bermuda Sun reports that the island of Bermuda expects 12,000 visitors arrive over the next six days on six cruise ships. The parade of ships begins today with Norwegian Dawn, followed by Silver Cloud, Jewel of the Seas, Caribbean Princess, Explorer of the Seas, and it ends with Norwegian Majesty.
The article notes that the "herd" is completed by the Bermuda Islander arriving tomorrow with two cows and a horse. They should fit right in.
The article notes that the "herd" is completed by the Bermuda Islander arriving tomorrow with two cows and a horse. They should fit right in.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Cruise prices too good to pass up - even for the unemployed
When even the unemployed go on cruises, it's a sign that not only are the prices down, but the value is just irresistible.
WFTV reports that George and Cindy Anthony were spotted returning from a cruise aboard Monarch of the Seas this morning at Port Canaveral. Their daughter, Casey, is in jail facing first degree murder charges of their toddler granddaughter, Caylee, in a highly-publicized case in Orlando which has drawn nationwide attention.
In a deposition in case released last week, George Anthony said the couple has been unable to work for the last year due to all the publicity surrounding their family, and finances are tight. WFTV reports that the Anthonys netted $17,000 for an interview which aired on CBS Saturday night. (The station says they were paid a $20,000, but they gave $3,000 of it to their attorney for negotiating the deal.)
In the raw video report the Anthonys didn't want to speak to the news media, but Mrs. Anthony can be heard saying they took the cruise to get away from the news media, but their presence at the pier had ruined the cruise for them.
The Anthonys sailed on 3-night cruise Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas, where rates as low as $179 per person are currently being offered. As we mentioned, the current cruise rates are irresistible and apparently caused Anthonys to join the Nation of Why Not, even though they have been unemployed for a year.
WFTV reports that George and Cindy Anthony were spotted returning from a cruise aboard Monarch of the Seas this morning at Port Canaveral. Their daughter, Casey, is in jail facing first degree murder charges of their toddler granddaughter, Caylee, in a highly-publicized case in Orlando which has drawn nationwide attention.
In a deposition in case released last week, George Anthony said the couple has been unable to work for the last year due to all the publicity surrounding their family, and finances are tight. WFTV reports that the Anthonys netted $17,000 for an interview which aired on CBS Saturday night. (The station says they were paid a $20,000, but they gave $3,000 of it to their attorney for negotiating the deal.)
In the raw video report the Anthonys didn't want to speak to the news media, but Mrs. Anthony can be heard saying they took the cruise to get away from the news media, but their presence at the pier had ruined the cruise for them.
The Anthonys sailed on 3-night cruise Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas, where rates as low as $179 per person are currently being offered. As we mentioned, the current cruise rates are irresistible and apparently caused Anthonys to join the Nation of Why Not, even though they have been unemployed for a year.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
SS Independence at Alang for Breaking, but ...
India's Tehelka magazine reports that the former US-flagged Independence (which used to operate in Hawaii) has arrived at Alang for breaking, but it's now at the center of a controversy due to the environmental hazards it presents. According to the magazine, there was apparently a deception involved to hide the true identity of the ship from officials and have it dismantled in violation of international environmental laws.
NCL Names Epic Master
At a live web event today, Norwegian Cruise Line named Trygve Vorren the captain who will bring out Norwegian Epic next year.
Vorren is a Norwegian with 40-plus years of experience at sea, and he is currently captaining Norwegian Jade.
Also announced as a captain will be Hakan Svedun, with 35-years at sea and 15 years in the cruise industry.
Klaus Lugmaier will be the hotel director bringing the ship out. He has brought out the line's last eight vessels. Sean Wurmhoeringer will server as his alternate.
NCL also announced the schedule for preview cruises for the trade. They will begin with a 2-night cruise from Rotterdam on June 19, followed by a 1-night transit to Southampton on June 21. The European cruises will end with a 2-night round trip from Southampton on June 22. The ship then makes its revenue crossing to New York.
Once in the US, there will be a 3-night event in New York on July 2 and a 2-night round trip from Miami on July 8. (Due to US regulations, the ship will deadhead without passengers from New York to Miami.) The ship then enters regular revenue service on July 10.
Vorren is a Norwegian with 40-plus years of experience at sea, and he is currently captaining Norwegian Jade.
Also announced as a captain will be Hakan Svedun, with 35-years at sea and 15 years in the cruise industry.
Klaus Lugmaier will be the hotel director bringing the ship out. He has brought out the line's last eight vessels. Sean Wurmhoeringer will server as his alternate.
NCL also announced the schedule for preview cruises for the trade. They will begin with a 2-night cruise from Rotterdam on June 19, followed by a 1-night transit to Southampton on June 21. The European cruises will end with a 2-night round trip from Southampton on June 22. The ship then makes its revenue crossing to New York.
Once in the US, there will be a 3-night event in New York on July 2 and a 2-night round trip from Miami on July 8. (Due to US regulations, the ship will deadhead without passengers from New York to Miami.) The ship then enters regular revenue service on July 10.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Liverpool to Celebrate QM2's Birthday
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will be spending her fifth birthday in Liverpool, marking her maiden call there. The event will occur on October 20.
Surprisingly, until the 20th, QM2 has never called on another English port other than her homeport of Southampton. The visit also has some historical roots. Liverpool was Cunard's headquarters for almost 130 years before it was moved to Southampton.
A fireworks display is planned to celebrate the visit at 10:50pm, just before QM2 departs at 11pm.
Surprisingly, until the 20th, QM2 has never called on another English port other than her homeport of Southampton. The visit also has some historical roots. Liverpool was Cunard's headquarters for almost 130 years before it was moved to Southampton.
A fireworks display is planned to celebrate the visit at 10:50pm, just before QM2 departs at 11pm.
Preview of the "nieuw" ship
Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam is currently under construction at the Fincantieri yard at Marghera (Italy) and is set to enter service next summer. The line released some artist's renderings of the interior today, and posted them on their blog.
Costa Atlantic is Perfect
Costa Atlantica has arrived in North America for its fall and winter season beginning with a series of Canada and New England cruises. On its first call of the season into New York, the US CDC performed a surprise sanitation inspection and the ship scored a perfect 100%.
This is actually the third time Costa Atlantica has attained the top score. The first was in 2001, and that time was the first perfect score for Costa. Costa Atlantica repeated the score in 2005. Overall, Costa has scored 100 six times in the cruise line's history. The surprise inspections are conducted by the Coast Guard on each ship twice a year when the ship is calling at US ports.
After the fall series in the Northeast US and Canada, Costa Atlantica will reposition to the Caribbean for the winter cruises from Ft. Lauderdale.
This is actually the third time Costa Atlantica has attained the top score. The first was in 2001, and that time was the first perfect score for Costa. Costa Atlantica repeated the score in 2005. Overall, Costa has scored 100 six times in the cruise line's history. The surprise inspections are conducted by the Coast Guard on each ship twice a year when the ship is calling at US ports.
After the fall series in the Northeast US and Canada, Costa Atlantica will reposition to the Caribbean for the winter cruises from Ft. Lauderdale.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Crew member medevaced from Carnival Inspiration
About 8pm last night, the US Coast Guard received a call from Carnival Inspiration requesting assistance. A 37-year-old woman, who was a crew member aboard the ship, was suffering from "anemic-attack-like symptoms" and needed to be taken to a shoreside medical facility.
The Coast Guard dispatched an HH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from their air station in Clearwater, Florida. It arrived on the scene about 8:45pm and lowered a rescue diver to the ship. They hoisted the woman and the diver back to the helicopter, and she was routinely taken to a Tampa hospital by 9:30pm.
Carnival Inspiration had just left from Tampa earlier in the evening (October 5, 2009) as it was departing on a 5-night cruise to Cozumel.
The Coast Guard dispatched an HH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from their air station in Clearwater, Florida. It arrived on the scene about 8:45pm and lowered a rescue diver to the ship. They hoisted the woman and the diver back to the helicopter, and she was routinely taken to a Tampa hospital by 9:30pm.
Carnival Inspiration had just left from Tampa earlier in the evening (October 5, 2009) as it was departing on a 5-night cruise to Cozumel.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sentencing for 6 Carnival Passengers Detained on Antigua
The Antigua court today handed down fines for the five Carnival Victory passengers detained on Antigua, but no jail time.
The fines and restitution (for damages to the police officers' property) for the five who pleaded guilty totaled approximately $3,600. They were not sentenced to any jail time.
In the plea bargain agreed to on Saturday, the five pleaded guilty to lesser charges and the charges were dropped against a sixth American on trial.
Some of the Americans are reported to have lost their jobs in New York, and the law school student has had to withdraw from school for the semester.
The six, who have remained free on bail since the September 4 incident, are expected to leave Antigua on Wednesday.
The fines and restitution (for damages to the police officers' property) for the five who pleaded guilty totaled approximately $3,600. They were not sentenced to any jail time.
In the plea bargain agreed to on Saturday, the five pleaded guilty to lesser charges and the charges were dropped against a sixth American on trial.
Some of the Americans are reported to have lost their jobs in New York, and the law school student has had to withdraw from school for the semester.
The six, who have remained free on bail since the September 4 incident, are expected to leave Antigua on Wednesday.
More Details of the Alleged Murder aboard Carnival Elation
The man accused of killing his wife aboard Carnival Elation in July has made another appearance in federal court. An article in the San Diego Union updates the accounts of the alleged murder and details the defense strategy in the case.
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