12/4/2008 Carnival Corp. has eliminated the fuel surcharge for all cruises departing on or after Dec. 17 for its six North American brands. Read More »12/3/2008 Carnival Corp. filed suit against Rolls-Royce on Monday for damages arising from a defective propulsion system on Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2. Read More »12/3/2008 Barge cruising on France's Canal du Midi has taken the green concept to the next level with cruises aboard the Soleil d'Oc, a solar-powered, zero-carbon-emission boat. Read More »12/3/2008 The United Nations renewed authorization for countries to use military force against pirates operating in waters off Somalia, days after pirates shot at an Oceania Cruises ship in the region. Read More »12/2/2008 Not so long ago, travel agents would tell me that they and their clients understood the need for cruise lines to assess fuel surcharges. But things have changed. Read More »12/2/2008 Holland America Line's training workbook for travel agents is now online, offering a total of 20 lessons over six courses. Read More »12/2/2008 Royal Caribbean International has laid the keel for the Allure of the Seas, the second of the two 5,400-passenger Oasis-class ships. Read More »12/2/2008 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will open an office in Sydney in response to increased demand in Australia. Read More »12/1/2008 Disney Cruise Line has eliminated fuel surcharges on all new bookings, effective Dec. 1. Read More »12/1/2008 Three cruise lines have canceled their scheduled calls in Mumbai, following the terrorist attacks last week that killed at least 174 people, including 28 foreigners. Read More » |
