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Farewell, QE2
Without a doubt, there have been few ships that have garnered such a devoted following as Queen Elizabeth 2 has. Indeed, with 39 years of service, sailing over 5.5 million miles and carrying over 2.5… more →
At Sea with Doug Newman
Farewell, QE2
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Doug Newman wrote 7 months ago: Without a doubt, there have been few ships that have garnered such a devoted following as Queen Eli … more →
BBC QE2 farewell coverage round-up
Doug Newman wrote 7 months ago: Many of us have enjoyed the BBC’s excellent coverage of Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 … more →
Astoria Goes on a Quest for Adventure with Saga
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Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Saga has purchased the 18,591 GT, 500-berth Astoria from Club Cruise, as previously rumored. The sh … more →
Minerva's Second Swan Maiden Postponed
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Swan Hellenic has been forced to cancel its first cruise with its once and future ship, Minerva, du … more →
Astoria to Become Spirit of Adventure II?
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Rumors are strengthening that Club Cruise’s Astoria, whose charter to Transocean Tours ends in … more →
Louis Sells Princesa Marissa and Serenade; Buys Thomson Destiny and Thomson Spirit
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Louis Cruise Lines‘ parent, Louis plc, has announced that it has sold two of its oldest ships … more →
Trouble at Club Cruise? Van Gogh UK Plans Axed; Da Vinci Scrap Rumors; Astoria Sale Imminent?
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: The past week has looked rather grim for Dutch-based operator Club Cruise. First came the news that … more →
P&O Takes Delivery of Ventura
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: P&O Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship, Ventura from Fincantieri’s Monfalcone s … more →
Van Gogh Cruise Line Cancels Summer Cruises; Van Gogh Chartered to Metropolis Tur
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Van Gogh Cruise Line has cancelled its summer 2008 cruises. According to a report in Seatrade Inside … more →
Balmoral: Fred. Olsen for Americans?
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Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: UK-market veteran Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is aiming to make a big splash in the US with its latest … more →
Van Gogh Cruise Line's New Web Site
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Club Cruise subsidiary Van Gogh Cruise Line now has its own web site. As I reported last month, it i … more →
All Leisure Seeks New Ships
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: All Leisure Group plc, parent of Swan Hellenic and Voyages of Discovery, continues to seek new tonna … more →
Rumors: Club Cruise, Fred. Olsen, Saga to Order in Korea?
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Cruise Business Review reports that Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Saga Cruises are rumored to be cons … more →
Swan Hellenic Returns to River Cruising in Partnership with A-ROSA
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Swan Hellenic has announced a return to river cruising with a new program for 2009 in partnership wi … more →
Fred. Olsen Cancels Balmoral Inagural
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has cancelled the 30 January inaugural voyage of Balmoral. The former Crown … more →
New Club Cruise Subsidiary to Market Van Gogh in UK - Updated
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Following the collapse of charterer Travelscope, Club Cruise has announced the formation of a new s … more →
Travelscope in Administration; Club Cruise to Operate Van Gogh World Cruise
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: UK tour operator Travelscope Holidays Ltd, charterer of Club Cruise’s Van Gogh, was placed und … more →
Queen Victoria Delivered to Cunard & First Official Interior Photos
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Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: This past Sunday, 25 November 2007, Cunard took delivery of the new 90,049 GT, 2,000-berth Queen Vi … more →
New Queen Elizabeth to Debut in 2010
Doug Newman wrote 1 year ago: Cunard Line has ordered a new 92,000 GT, 2,092-passenger ship, to be named Queen Elizabeth and enter … more →
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