Halifax Port Authority exploring potential cruise-ship berths at Alderney Landing, Purdy’s Wharf
This kind of berth would be a first for Dartmouth, a Halifax Port Authority spokesperson said. Continue reading
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Largest cruise ship ever to enter Port of Vancouver takes on passengers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The massive Norwegian Bliss weighs in at 168,000 tonnes, is 333 metres long and can accommodate almost 6,000 passengers and crew. Continue reading
Halifax cruise season entering it’s busiest time
Five cruise ships made port Friday, two are coming in Saturday and two more will be stopping in on Sunday. Continue reading
Search ends for German pop singer who went overboard from cruise ship in Newfoundland
Maritime Forces Atlantic says after 80 hours of searching the area covering 1,227 square nautical miles with four ships and two aircraft, there was no sign of 33-year-old Daniel Kueblboeck. Continue reading
Cruise passengers upset after trip to Bermuda redirected to Atlantic Canada
Norwegian Dawn, with a guest capacity of 2,300, was originally supposed to travel to Bermuda, but swept into Halifax on Sunday morning instead – an itinerary change thanks to hurricane Florence. Continue reading
Woman rescued 10 hours after falling overboard off cruise ship
A 46-year-old U.K. woman has been found alive some 10 hours after she fell off a cruise ship near Croatia. Continue reading
Federal funding to help market Atlantic Canada’s growing cruise ship industry
The funds come from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and will be shared between the Atlantic provinces. Continue reading
Man who went overboard tread water for 22 hours before ‘miraculous’ rescue
A cruise ship worker who went overboard and apparently treaded water for some 22 hours was in stable condition Monday, a day after being rescued by a crew from another passing cruise ship. Continue reading
Largest cruise ship ever to dock in B.C. sails into Victoria
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The Norwegian Bliss is on its maiden voyage and those on board just may never want to get off. Continue reading
Port of Vancouver welcomes 25-millionth cruise ship passenger
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
The unsuspecting Illinois woman who marked the milestone was awarded a gift bag, an on-board credit and a suite upgrade. Continue reading