Cruise news (technology-tagged)

Ocean Medallion Phased In
Carnival Corporation announced that when Ocean Medallion makes its debut on Regal Princess in mid-November, the new wearable technology will be...
October 20, 2017
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Date Set for Falmouth Harbour's Controversial Dredging
Port Authority of Jamaica's proposed dredging to extend Falmouth cruise pier, which attracted much criticism among stakeholders in Trelawny capital...
October 15, 2017
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Ponant Extends Contract with Marlink
French luxury cruise line Ponant extended Sealink multi-band communication services contract with company Marlink, thus securing increased Internet...
October 14, 2017
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Hurtigruten Boasts Underwater Drone Footage
Hurtigruten introduced a new way to see what lurks beneath the most remote polar waters of the world. On its expedition ships, the line introduced an...
October 13, 2017
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MSC Launches New Man Overboard Detection Technology
MSC Cruises announced the launch of an innovative vanguard video surveillance system which offers even greater onboard security. In another cruise...
October 13, 2017
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Viking Cruises Develops the First Cruise Ship Powered by Liquid Hydrogen, Changes Name of Newbuild
Viking Cruises is working on a project to develop a ship fuelled by liquid hydrogen which could become the first cruise ship in the world with zero...
October 5, 2017
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MedallionNet Sets New Standard for WIFI Service at Sea
Carnival Corporation launched MedallionNet connectivity service which is enabled by SES Networks, saying it will deliver the “best wifi...
October 3, 2017
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Deltamarin Develops Use of LNG in Expedition Cruising
Deltamarin, which has been working on polar/expedition cruise ship concepts, has highlighted two major areas in focus: the use of LNG and other...
October 3, 2017
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Seabourn Presents “Seabourn Source” Web App
Seabourn is making travel easier with Seabourn Source, its newly launched web app. All passengers will have the chance to access the app on a...
September 2, 2017
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Hurtigruten Unveils Plans for Underwater Drones
Hurtigruten unveiled plans to include underwater drones in the onboard experience of its expedition cruises. The line partnered with...
August 29, 2017
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Speedcast to Provide Communication Services on Fred Olsen Ships
The world’s most trusted provider of fully managed, highly reliable, remote communication & IT solutions, Speedcast International...
August 19, 2017
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Time-Lapse of "North Star"
Royal Caribbean ships offer a wide list of onboard facilities, the main of which include Studio B Ice-Skating Rink, Rock Climbing Wall, Flow Rider...
August 1, 2017
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Telenor Maritime to Provide Vsat & Mobile System for Silversea
The global maritime mobile operator Telenor Maritime announced the introduction of a mobile ecosystem aboard Silversea's fleet. Global VSAT...
June 3, 2017
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Carnival Unveils New Digital Companion
Carnival Corporation unveiled a customizable digital companion named Ocean Tagalong (trade mark) that will interact with passengers on Ocean...
May 26, 2017
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Wärtsilä Handles Dry Waste in Cruise Ships
Wartsila recently developed complete offering for handling cruise ships' dry waste. The new offering complements company’s portfolio for...
December 4, 2016
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