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Cruise Bulletin Highlights 20/10/14

The Cruise Bulletin is out and should be in your inbox by now! In case you haven’t had a chance to see, we have a great round up of all the most important cruise news, deals and gossip… If you haven’t got it in your inbox, The Cruise Bulletin can be found right here! Quantum of the Seas sails into Southampton in less than two weeks! The anticipation is over and the most technologically ambitious ship to sail the ocean waves is finally upon us. Sailing from merry old England to America, dedicated cruise fans and maritime magnates alike can’t wait to get their chance to sail aboard Royal Caribbean’s latest and greatest triumph! But luckily, we’ll have exclusive access before the maiden voyage… Reviews are heated as ever! Including Plenty Of Booze But No Oz and One Of Our Best Ever Cruises! Reviews on Cunard, Celebrity, P&O, Royal Caribbean and Oceania are in full force, but do you agree with these opinions and have you sailed these ships yourself? The Latest Cruise News is here, Carnival Magic’s passenger potentially carrying Ebola has disembarked from the ship after remaining in quarantine, where the Department of State Health Services ran a few tests on the passenger just to be sure… In other news, the travel agent Thomas Cook has launched 11 cruise concept stores to further promote sailing the seas –...

Ebola Scare on US Cruise Ship

Carnival Magic blocked from entering Belize Two potential Ebola victims have been identified in Belize, according to reports. Belizean.com revealed that local TV station Channel 7 received reports that a couple from a Texas-based cruise vessel based off Belize City were not able to return to the ship after being refused entry to the city. The ‘potential victim’ has been identified as a healthcare worker who is an employee of the Texas Presbyterian Hospital. This is the hospital where Thomas Eric Duncan, Americas Ebola ‘patient zero’ died. Unlike the two nurses who have contracted Ebola (both Nina Pham and Amber Vinson are currently being treated and are thought to be in a stable condition) she had no direct contact with Thomas Eric Duncan but may have handled specimens collected from him. “ confirmed with representatives of the Ministry of Health that they have indeed received a report that there is at least one passenger on board the cruise ship, Carnival Magic, showing symptoms similar to that of the Ebola virus. “According to the report made to MOH, the person exhibiting the symptoms did not come ashore today. The ship is reportedly carrying 3,652 passengers and a total population of 4,633 persons,” the news channel confirmed in a broadcast. The TV station also revealed that the Belize Coast Guard has taken action to ensure that no one is able to leave the...

‘Severely ill’ passenger evacuated by lifeboat

When you step on to the ship at the start of your cruise you may be thinking about how relaxing your voyage will be. Becoming ill will probably be the last thing to cross your mind, but it can happen. Yesterday (August 31st), a “severely ill” passenger was evacuated from a cruise ship moored just off Guernsey. Reports have confirmed that the cruise ship, the MSC Opera, was berthed close to St Peter Port. At around 13:20 BST on Saturday, two St John Ambulance paramedics joined the crew of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Daniel L Gibson lifeboat...

Class system on the rise on cruise ships

Some cruise lines have created a class-based system where those who can afford luxury can access VIP areas and those who can’t get left out, according to Fox News. Of course, opulent staterooms aren’t a new phenomenon on cruise ships, as many companies offer their wealthier clientele exclusive lounges and high-end perks. However, Fox News report that Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises have both gone one step further. Those booking staterooms on The Haven on Norwegian or in the Yacht Club on MSC will be given a keycard that allows access to specific areas on a ship, offering wealthier passengers a similar experience to a member’s-only country club. A select few will be able to enjoy lavish suites, separate pool decks, private cabanas, exclusive dining areas and even butlers! It’s almost like having a ship-within-a-ship and the idea is proving popular, according to AnneMarie Mathews, spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line. The concept will be rolled on to its two newest ships, the Breakaway and Getaway. “And it will be even larger on Norwegian Escape, coming in 2015,” said Ms Mathews. What do you think of the ship-within-a-ship concept? Is it fair or does it promote...

Ships in the making

There are plenty of new builds on the horizon and UK cruise enthusiasts in particular have plenty to look forward to in 2015. The cruise industry continues to go from strength to strength and is also currently in the process of conquering new markets, most notably in Asia. With cruise line spreading their fleets across a larger area than ever before, the time is ripe for new ships. So it’s not surprising to see that there are some great-looking vessels currently under construction or planned for the next few years. Because of the scale of these hulking behemoths, preparations for a new ship will start years before they are first enjoyed by passengers, so as a result we have a good idea of what things will look like in the coming years. Below are a selection of some of the most note-worthy vessels being introduced later this year and beyond: Costa Diadema – Set to stand as Italy’s largest ever vessel, the new Costa ship is based on similar schematics to the Carnival Dream. It is being developed by Carnival’s virtuoso architect Joe Farcus, who has gone on record saying that he believes this is his best ever ship. Costa Diadema will take to the seas at the end of October this year. Quantum of the Seas – Another vessel set to make its debut in 2014, this ship...