The first major cruise ship is back in service when TUI’s Mein Schiff 2 set out on its first “Blue Cruise” from Hamburg with 1,200 guests on board. The TUI Cruises ship will not visit any ports, but will sail near Norway for a three-night scenic cruise before returning to …
Read More »Carnival sells two ships, offers more fleet updates
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that it had sold Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration. A buyer was not named. Meanwhile, Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination will go into a long-term resting state, with no specific timeline identified for a return to operation. The company also announced that its second Excel-class …
Read More »Strong demand for small boats, according to the agent survey
Scenic Group has conducted a survey to assess the river and small boat cruise market, survey travel advisers. The responses from nearly 500 travel advisors in the United States show a strong desire from their clients for both types of cruises, both through the use of future travel credits due …
Read More »Las Vegas Casino Company President Dies in Boat Accident
The head of a casino company died in a boat accident Saturday while on vacation in Michigan, the company announced. Richard J. Haskins, president of Red Rock Resorts Inc. and Station Casinos LLC, which owns 20 casinos in Nevada, has passed away, the company said in a statement. Its properties …
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