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World's largest cruise ship sails for US port
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 15:29.
(AP) It's five times larger than the Titanic, has seven neighborhoods, an
ice rink, a golf course and a 750-seat outdoor amphitheater. The
world's largest cruise ship is finally finished and Friday it began
gliding toward its home port in Florida. READ MORE
Post to TwitterHouse passes cruise ship safety legislation
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:59.
(latimes) An effort to boost federal oversight of the $40.2-billion cruise
industry moved closer to becoming law Friday when the U.S. House of
Representatives approved a bill requiring cruise lines to improve their
crime reporting and safety procedures. READ MOREWorld's Most Expensive Cruise Ship
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:46.
(forbes) After five years of planning and construction, Royal Caribbean is
unveiling the Oasis of the Seas, a $1.4 billion ship that will be the
largest and tallest cruise liner in the world when it takes its maiden
voyage this December. READ MORENew York Enacts Cold Weather PFD Law
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 12:47.
(windcheck) New York Governor David Paterson recently signed a bill that was passed
by the state Legislature in the spring, thus making New York the first
state to require everyone aboard all small boats to wear life jackets
during the coldest half of the year. As of November 1, kayakers,
canoeists and those aboard all other boats under 21 feet must wear
Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) while on New
York’s coastal waters, lakes, rivers and other waterways. READ MOREOasis of the Seas: A Sneak Peek
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/06/2009 - 13:41.(washingtonpost) In Turku, Finland, construction is well underway on Royal Caribbean
International's Oasis of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever
built. The $1.4-billion ship is five times the size of the Titanic, and
eclipses the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class supercarriers. READ MORE and VIEW THE PHOTOS
Record Year for Cruise Activity at CFPA
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 13:18.
(marinelink) A record number of cruise passengers visiting Invergordon has led to a
boost in excess of $11.1m to the Highland economy for this year. READ MORE
Cruise ships think green on the blue
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:49.
(dailyastorian) More than 6,000 people floated into Astoria Tuesday in two Norwegian Cruise Line ships. On
board the Norwegian Star, 2,200 passengers can lounge in a lavish
atrium, dine in upscale restaurants, take their chances at the onboardCruising in 2010 will be bigger, better and cheaper
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/21/2009 - 14:48.
(telegraph) Even taking into account the staggering growth of the cruise
industry over the past decade, 2010 will stand out as a milestone year. For
a start, 16 new ships will be joining the global cruise fleet. In November Royal
Caribbean International will be unveiling the world's largest cruise
ship, Oasis of the Seas. Not only will it hold 5,400 passengers, but this
ground-breaking vessel will offer features never before seen at sea, such as
a zip wire across the decks and a full-sized carousel. Oasis of the Seas
will be followed next May by Norwegian
Cruise Line 's Norwegian Epic. This will be slightly smaller, holdingLargest River Cruise Ship Ever Heralds Rebirth of River Cruising
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 12:14.
(cruisecritic) It's a sign of the times: The largest river cruise ship ever built, the 416-passenger, 10,000-ton, 439-foot-long Victoria Jenna debuted for Victoria Cruises
this September. The launch of this technologically advanced vessel,
which will cruise China's Yangtze River between Chongqing and Yichang,
is yet another signal that river cruise ships are starting to catch up
in style, sophistication, amenities and environmental applications to
ocean-going vessels. READ MORESuper Yacht Business Is ‘Booming’
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 12:22.
(nbcsandiego)Five months ago, you wouldn’t have seen 150’ boat in the San Diego Bay. Now, even a 250’ boat isn’t a rarity, according to organizers for this weekend’s Yacht Fest. READ MORE