Carnival Pride collided with an elevated gangway while docking in Baltimore early this morning. The cruise ship suffered minor damage, however the gangway crushed from the impact, causing damage to three vehicles on the ground. The collision occurred when the elevated gangway was in process of connecting with the ship. Luckily the gangway was not in use at the time and no injuries were reported amoung passengers and crew.
36 tourists had to jump for their lives when a tour ship went up in flames in Ha Long Bay. The ship caught fire on Friday at around 11 a.m. when it was approaching Ha Long port after spending the previous night sailing. The tour ship, sank soon after the fire was put out. Couse of the fire was probably a gas leak in the kitchen. Local Media report that Two foreign passengers suffered minor injuries and all passengers made out to safety. The tourists on board are Franch, South Korean and British nationals.
Tourists arriving on cruise ships in Ketchikan, Alaskan have been using a homeless shelter as a place to get free coffee and eat snacks without leaving a single dollar for donations say the volunteers at First City Homeless Services. Evelyn Erbele, chairwoman of this organization says because it's a shelter, they don't turn anyone away. Some of the stores are not open early often cruise ship passengers stop by looking for a restroom, and some decide to stay longer and watch TV.
The Assembly of Barrios for Sustainable Tourism (ABTS) has called for a protest against the cruise industry in the Port of Barcelona on Sunday April 24, 2016. According to their statement the reason for this protest is the pollution caused by the cruise ships to the neighborhoods close to the port.
Cuban man waving US flag in Havana was arrested yesterday during historic arrival of the American cruise ship Adonia operated by Carnivals, Fathom Cruises. ABC Action News reporter interweaved Daniel Miranda, who said that he has no fear of Castro regime and he wants to lead new kind of revolution.
The 'Real Housewives' Star Dorinda Medley, took time to enjoy some R&R with her longtime love John Mahdessian on Royal Caribbean cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. The couple decided to set sail to a Caribbean getaway cruise departing from New York concrete jungle. She was spotted riding bumper cars in SeaPlex, lounging poolside in the ship’s adults-only Solarium, pampering in VitalitySpa and enjoying all amenities on board.
Dorinda Medley posted couple of videos and photos on her facebook profile, saying she is amazed of the crew members and what ship has to offer.
A cruise ship has cancelled arrival to Newcastle, Australia scheduled for next weekend, due to climate change protest organized by 350.org.Oceania Officials said they will skip Newcastle port on Sunday October 17th, because of safety cancers for ships passengers and crew. The Port of Newcastle said that decision to cancel the arrival is "a matter for the cruise line".
Three tourists were injured in Cozumel, Mexico on Thursday when they crushed in a tree with their buggy. According to Cozumel police report, the accident happened at 12:15 p.m. when emergency services were called to the scene where three people were injured inside a buggy. All three were a passengers of Carnival cruise ship, Carnival Paradise. Police says the crush occurred after the driver lost control of the buggy while taking a corner traveling at a high speed.
The News Station WFTV reported that two Royal Caribbean crew members were arrested in in Port Canaveral on April 24, for smuggling drugs.
