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Friday, 21 November 2008 00:32 |
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Carnival Cruise Lines will increase capacity on its seasonal cruise program from New York in 2010 with the 2,978-passenger Carnival Glory scheduled to operate four and five-day Atlantic Canada voyages from June to September, followed by a series of five week-long fall foliage cruises. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 21 November 2008 00:35 )
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 20:17 |
The ‘new’ Orient Lines, whose revival was the dream of Orlando-based entrepeneur Wayne Heller, is canceling its 2009 Europe season, sources told Seatrade Insider. The company had planned to begin operations with Maxim Gorkiy, renamed Marco Polo II, in the spring.
It is believed Heller hopes to reorganize to relaunch at a more favorable time. No comment was available from the company early today. An announcement is expected this afternoon.
Seatrade Insider understands the ship is on charter to its long-time operator, Phoenix Reisen, through November. The plan had been to take it to drydock in December for work including SOLAS 2010 updates, with the maiden voyage scheduled for April 15 from Barcelona.
Reports of challenges faced in launching the enterprise in the current economic climate have circulated for months. Two weeks ago, Orient Lines laid off 10 full-time staff including evp Bruce Nierenberg, who subsequently resigned, but Heller maintained the operation was moving forward.
Reservations opened in early September. In early October, the line slashed fares for its maiden European season. |
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Friday, 07 November 2008 17:41 |
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By Risa Polansky Delays in setting a final contract for a $1 billion-plus tunnel to the Port of Miami could push back the project's once-expected opening, said Gus Pego, District 6 secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation, which is heading up the project. A "2012 [completion] would be probably unrealistic. 2013 would be more realistic," he said in an interview last week. Miami-Dade County and City of Miami commissioners have already given final approval to the tunnel, designed to relieve downtown traffic by connecting the port with Watson Island, allowing trucks direct access to the MacArthur Causeway and I-395. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 November 2008 20:56 )
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 03:28 |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said on Tuesday it would discontinue its regular quarterly common stock dividend, which had been 15 cents a share per quarter. |
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 23:39 |
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 NCL Corporation Ltd. has announced that Kevin Sheehan, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, as well. Colin Veitch, current CEO, will be transitioning his responsibilities and assume a new advisory role to the Board of Directors. In addition, Andy Stuart has been appointed Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Passenger Services. These senior organizational announcements are being made as the Company is also reporting record third quarter results.
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 20:20 |
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Norwegian Cruise Line teamed with Sixthman, the affinity travel company, to offer concert cruises on board Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Dawn.
Norwegian Jewel hosts ‘Ships and Dip V’ from Feb. 1-7, featuring the Barenaked Ladies, Great Big Sea, The New Odds, Boothby Graffoe and The Weakerthans on a five-day Western Caribbean itinerary sailing round-trip from Miami to Cozumel and Great Stirrup Cay.
Norwegian Dawn hosts ‘Cayamo: A Journey Through Song’ from Feb. 28-March 7, featuring Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett, Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile and other performers. The cruise is a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary round-trip from Miami to Samana, St. Thomas, Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 November 2008 20:24 )
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 22:32 |
The Port of Seattle announced that in 2008 it surpassed Vancouver, BC, for the first time, in cruise passenger numbers. Seattle handled 210 cruise calls and 886,039 passengers, while Vancouver reported 854,453 passengers. The 2008 cruise season was the biggest in the port’s history with the Port of Seattle reporting that its cruise business generates $274 million in annual revenue, $8 million in annual state and local taxes and 2,380 jobs.
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Friday, 07 November 2008 20:53 |
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SAN PEDRO, Calif., Nov 06, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- One month remains in the public comment period for the San Pedro Waterfront Project proposed by the Port of Los Angeles. The 400-acre, five- to seven-year infrastructure and public access improvement project proposes new downtown-adjacent harbors; entitlements for up to 375,000 square feet of future commercial and conference center development in the Ports O' Call area; expanded Pacific Electric Red Car line service to Cabrillo Beach and other points along the waterfront; and new cruise terminal facilities at Kaiser Point, in the Outer Harbor. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 November 2008 20:55 )
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 14:54 |
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Cunard's legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 ran aground near Southampton, England this morning on its way to ceremonies marking its final cruise after four decades of service. Southampton's Daily Echo, a sister paper to USA TODAY, reports the historic ocean liner was caught by the wind and blown onto a sandbar near the port town, though it was not stuck for long. |
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 23:44 |
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Some Mayport residents gathered downtown on Monday evening to fight to keep a new Jacksonville Port Authority cruise terminal and parking garage out of their fishing village. A public hearing about the issue was held at City Hall, pitting those who want the terminal and say it is what's best for Jacksonville and those against it who say it will kill the Mayport community. |
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The Yachts of Seabourn has announced its second new ship Seabourn Sojourn will be christened in London in 2010.