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Port of San Diego to Install New Shore Power Outlet at B Street Cruise Terminal

By |September 12th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The Port of San Diego is enhancing its environmental sustainability efforts by adding a new shore power outlet for vessels connecting to the electrical grid while at berth. According to a statement, the Board of Port Commissioners awarded Universal Wiring Corp a $463,500 construction contract on September 10, 2024, to install the outlet. This upgrade... Source link

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Carnival Monitors Hurricane Francine, Heading to New Orleans – Cruise Industry News

By |September 11th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Carnival Cruise Line is monitoring Hurricane Francine and potential impacts on its cruise operations in the Gulf area.In a statement published on its website, the company said that its Fleet Operations Center in Miami is actively following the storm, factoring in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard and the local port authorities.With winds of over 90 mph, Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday night as a Category 1 Hurricane.According to Carnival’s weather contributor, Amy Sweezey, the Carnival Valor may see changes in its return to New Orleans.After departing on a five-night[...]

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Villa Vie CEO: ‘Hard Work Continues’ on Residential Cruise Start Up

By |September 11th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Villa Vie CEO Mike Petterson said that every decision made in the start up of the company’s residential cruise operation has been focused on the well-being and safety of its residents. This comes in response to a Tuesday YouTube blog that reported the company had asked guests to cover its own expenses, and sea trials... Source link

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Carnival Adjusts Itineraries for Three Ships – Cruise Industry News

By |September 11th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

 Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting the itineraries of 12 cruises onboard the Mardi Gras, the Carnival Freedom and the Carnival Spirit.According to a statement sent to booked guests, the affected sailings are set to take place between May 2025 and January 2026.Three cruises onboard the Mardi Gras had their itineraries adjusted including the departures scheduled for May 3 and May 13, 2025.According to Carnival, the seven-night cruises to the Caribbean will now operate with changed days and port times for ports of call.The Mardi Gras’ Feb. 12, 2026, cruise also saw a change to its itinerary, with dates[...]

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Villa Vie: More Delays as Company Asks Guests to Cover Own Expenses – Cruise Industry News

By |September 10th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The Villa Vie residential cruise start up that was set to cruise in mid May is quickly approaching the four-month delay mark.In a letter sent to guests on Tuesday, the company said it had spent approximately $500,000 covering guest expenses during the delay including hotels, excursions and more, and is now asking passengers to cover their own expenses for “at least the next seven days,” according to recent video update posted by MidLife Cruising on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRvr8Nrlh9w The company had covered guest expenses since May, when the ship was originally scheduled to sail from Southampton but was subsequently delayed.The[...]

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Richard Branson Marries Three Couples Aboard Virgin Ship

By |September 10th, 2024|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Sir Richard Branson celebrated Virgin’s 50+ year history by officiating weddings for three couples during the brand’s Celebration Sailings aboard Virgin Voyages, according to a press release. The week-long events featured performances by Boy George, stargazing with Virgin Galactic astronauts and trivia with Virgin Atlantic’s visionaries. Branson led the ceremonies on the cruise line’s fleet,... Source link

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