Cruise Ship
World’s first hybrid-electric cruise ship steams into Vancouver harbour
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The company that operates the world’s first hybrid-electric cruise ship says its powerful bank of batteries cut its CO2 emissions by 20 per cent. Continue reading
Cruise ship brawl not caused by ‘clown,’ police say, despite earlier report
Officials have denied an early viral report that a clown was responsible for the melee, which left several people injured. Continue reading
Family of toddler who fell from cruise ship wants to know why window was open
More details — most of them disturbing to imagine — have been released regarding the death of the 18-month-old cruise-ship passenger. Continue reading
Toddler falls to her death from cruise ship in Puerto Rico
The child fell the equivalent of 11 storeys from the cruise ship window. Continue reading
5 injured after cruise ship collides with dock, tourist boat in Venice
MSCÂ Cruises said the 2,679-passenger Opera, a 54-meter high and 275-meter long liner which dwarfed the Venice skyline, was approaching a terminal on the Giudecca canal when it hit the dock and a nearby ferry. Continue reading
Cruise ships are getting so big, industry says B.C. needs to act now to revamp infrastructure
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The massive Norwegian Joy ship barely made it into Vancouver Harbour, and the industry says that size is the way of the future. Continue reading
‘We were quite frightened’: passengers describe dramatic rescue from Norway cruise ship
The Viking Sky carried 1,373 passengers and crew members when it had engine trouble in an unpredictable area of the Norwegian coast known for rough, frigid waters. The crew issued a mayday call Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Norway cruise passengers rescued by helicopter after ship’s engine fails
The ship, which had about 1,300 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it had been drifting towards land. Continue reading
Several injured after high winds tilt Florida-bound cruise ship
Passengers on the Norwegian Escape were rattled after extreme winds caused the cruise ship to tilt to one side. Continue reading
Halifax 2019 cruise ship season expected to have record number of guests
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The 2019 season will begin on April 8 with the arrival of Marina, an Oceania Cruises vessel. Continue reading