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Passenger Smuggles Gun Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship

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A passenger sailing on one of Carnival Cruise Line's ships shared a video revealing that they managed to smuggle a handgun onboard. Kendra Gordon from Bradenton, Florida, posted a video showing the gun she brought onboard, which had gone unnoticed by security checks. In the video, she displays the firearm stored in her stateroom safe.

CFC Cancels Two Months of Cruises for Major Overhaul of Renaissance

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Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) has announced the cancellation of all scheduled cruises aboard its only vessel, the Renaissance, for a two-month period. According to media reports, all departures between January and February 2025 have been affected, including seven- and eight-night Mediterranean cruises and a ten-night repositioning voyage in Northern Europe. These voyages, initially scheduled to depart from Marseille, are now canceled due to planned ship maintenance.

Meyer Turku floats Star of the Seas out of her building dock

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Meyer Turku has floated the world's next largest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, out of her building dock at its yard in Turku, Finland. Following a traditional ceremony to mark the construction milestone on Wednesday, the ship was transferred to Meyer Turku’s outfitting pier with the help of tug boats, where she will remain until her delivery in 2025.

Seabourn Odyssey Officially Handed Over to Mitsui Ocean Cruises

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MOL Cruises, Ltd., operator of MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES, celebrated a major milestone with the handover ceremony of the cruise ship Seabourn Odyssey which will be rebranded and renamed to MITSUI OCEAN FUJI.
 

The event took place onboard the Seabourn Odyssey after the ship arrived in Yokohama, Japan, following a 22-day Farewell Voyage from the U.S. In keeping with maritime tradition, the MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES flag was raised, marking the ship’s official transition to MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, set to debut on December 1, 2024.

Princess Cruises' Newest Ship Floated Out in Monfalcone

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The Star Princess, Princess Cruises' second liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered ship, was floated out today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Weighing in at 178,000 gross tons, this vessel is a sister ship to the Sun Princess, which was also built at Monfalcone and delivered earlier this year. This makes the Star Princess the second-largest ship ever constructed in Italy, as well as the second LNG-powered cruise ship built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises.

Royal Caribbean Cancels Voyage on World's Largest Cruise Ship Due to Unplanned Maintenance

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Royal Caribbean has canceled the upcoming Icon of the Seas sailing, originally scheduled for September 28, 2024, due to unplanned maintenance. 


In a statement to travel agents, Royal Caribbean explained, "We are currently conducting unplanned maintenance onboard Icon of the Seas." Although specific details about the issue have not been disclosed, the ship will remain docked to complete the necessary repairs.

Azamara Journey Completes Dry Dock in Greece

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The Azamara Journey has completed an extensive dry dock at the Elefsis shipyard in Greece. As part of the ship’s makeover, a range of key upgrades have been implemented. From enhanced propulsion systems, thrusters, and stabilizers to refreshed interiors and brand-new carpets, the Azamara Journey is all set to welcome guests with improved comfort and smoother sailings. This refurbishment is just part of Azamara's ambitious plan to enhance its entire fleet this year.

Gastrointestinal Outbreak on P&O Arcadia

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness aboard a P&O Cruises ship, affecting both passengers and crew members. The illness, which has led to symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, has yet to be confirmed as norovirus. The CDC boarded the ship when it docked in New York to evaluate the situation and investigate further.