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The Holland America Group is reorganizing under new boss Josh Weinstein. Former Carnival Corp. boss Donald joining the board at Salesforce. Port Everglades boss talks about the search for diversity. Miami Marathon will make getting to the port tomorrow a marathon.

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DOT investigating Southwest for deceptive practices. Russian cruise ship takes out pier in Turkey. Ahhh... Norwegian Jade South African itineraries a huge success. American River Cruises taking the Jazz to Napa!! Free of Putin, Swan Hellenic floats out another ship!

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Mexico bans smoking outdoors!

The new Celebrity Ascent will have two Greek brothers as co-Captains!

High winds are keeping the Norwegian Gem parked in NYC!

American Queen Voyages exercising their culinary chops!

Vancouver ready for a record 2023 Alaska season!

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Oceania's Riviera will head to Asia for the first time. NCL believes in safety first when it comes to safety drills. Hotel Industry needs the Feds to let them import more housekeepers! Norwegian Breakaway skipping Corfu in order to visit the original site of the Olympics!

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Cunard will add a Rocky Mountaineer train ride to its QE Alaska itinerary. The Port of Aqaba unveils its new cruise terminal. Royal Caribbean's Michael Bayley amazed by current record breaking bookings! Carnival Cruise Line will offer 14 day cruises in 2024. NYC Mayor Adams will use the Brooklyn cruise terminal to house migrants instead of a cruise ship.

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Crystal Cruises creditors hoping to get paid someday. Seabourn Venture going into emergency dry dock with busted stabilizers. Virgin guests will be see the new Jennifer Lopez movie first! Celebrity Ascent is now floating in the water! New Zealand's Bio-foul Czar thinks that the pandemic wet docks might have fueled the biofouling!

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                                Saturday, January 21, 2023

HERE WE GO! Norovirus returns. Wash Your Hands! MSC Seascape state of the art engines are in a sate of no-go. Holland America will have separate are to gamble and fill your lungs with smoke! Delta bringing back the dessert cart! Virgin consolidates theirhotel options!

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MSC Cruises ready to tell the world they are sustainable. High Winds keep the Carnival Sunshine from Costa Maya. NCL borrowing a few more million! Holland America has the newest slot for the oldest guests! NCL Holdings will report 5 billion in revenue in 2022!

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MSC Cruises ready to tell the world they are sustainable. High Winds keep the Carnival Sunshine from Costa Maya. NCL borrowing a few more million! Holland America has the newest slot for the oldest guests! NCL Holdings will report 5 billion in revenue in 2022!

Here Are The Stories Tom is Talking About Today! Thursday, January 19th.

NYC Mayor Adams still thinking about cruise ships to house migrants. Why not? It’s not his money! MSC and the Knicks bouncing the ball together! United CEO Kirby says many airlines growth projections are unrealistic! Virgin launching two more ships this year. Virgin boss McAlpin says they are ready to fill them. Carnival Corp. partnering up with StarLink.

Hong Kong is open but with the usual over the top restrictions.

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Southwest CEO Bob Johnson's "I'm Sorry" speech. Virgin fined for flying through Iraqi airspace. MSC wants to be the largest cruise line in the world and not just the loudest. Analysts report that the WAVE season is producing big waves. Sweden gets the money to study shore power.

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Why is the fashion industry moving into the hotel industry? AIDA crew members will be receiving more money and better working conditions. Miss Universe Ukraine receives the “Spirit of Carnival” award from Christine Duffy. MSC’s Galveston terminal will open in 2025. Carnival Elation celebrating 25 years in service.

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Two ships used shore power on Friday the 13th and did not blow a breaker! Two more cruise ships rescue more Cuban refugees. Virgin Voyages plan to attract younger people not exactly working. Carnival Sunshine could not find sunshine. Norwegian Coastal Cruise Line bans electric vehicles. Nine ships visit Costa Rica on the same day.

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DOT blaming contractor for computer crash? New Airport Terminal A opening total chaos? Link Kok Thay's Resorts World Cruises acquires a second Dream ship Delta Boss tells Congress to spend money to fix the FAA.

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Amtrak Auto Train Trip More Unpleasant Than Usual! Universal Studios Bringing Their Horror to Vegas. Airfare Prices Drop in December but Airlines Prices Still in the Upper Altitudes! Viking World Cruise for 2024-2025 Announced. NCL Gem Leaving Bermuda Early Due to Weather. Royal Caribbean Group Rearrange Debt Obligations.

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An FAA computer crash causes travel delays that made Southwest Airlines look good. New survey reveals that Brits want to leave him without him or her! FAA is clamping down on unsafe Mom and Pop tour operators! Accor's new sailing ship will be amazing!

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The 977 Guest Exploras 1 Will Offer 18 Food and Beverage Locations. ASTA Wants the Department of Labor to Mind Its Own Business. The Crytal River Boats Have a New Owner. Silversea Silver Nova Will Feature the Latests Hybrid Technology. Viking Christens the Neptune with Aquavit.

Queen Elizabeth Snagged in the New Zealand Bio-Foul Net! Guests on Queen Victoria Treated to Two Days in Drydock! Carnival Home Collection Now Selling Their Hot Sheets! Southwest Lost 825 Million Over Christmas. Give or Take 100 Million! Silver Shadow Begins An "Around Some" of the World Cruise! American Airlines Not Making Money Flying Miami to Tel Aviv.

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Oceania Regatta Caught in New Zealand Bio-Foul Net! Celebrity Rescues More Cuban Refugees. Costa Looking at Some Bigga Batteries for Their Ships! Royal Caribbean Rolls Out New Dining Menus. Ambassador Cruise Line and a British Dating App Want to Hook You Up At Sea! Oceania's Six Ships Are Going Global in 2022-2023.

Today Tom is talking and ranting and raving about these stories. New Zealand's environmental guy says cruise ships need to clean their hulls! The first cruise ship in 15 years visits Venezuela on purpose. The Port of Napier in New Zealand has record setting day with there ships in port. NCL Holdings announces the launch of a new division for charters and other stuff. JetBlue adding more small jet flights across the pond. The Chinese/Carnival partnered cruise line preparing to start selling cruises.

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American Cruise Lines Ships Will Offer Complimentary Starlink Based High Speed Internet in 2023. Carnival Cruise Line Increases Gratuity Charges and Internet Access Pricing. Azamara Announces Best Wave Season Ever! Australia Intends to Levy Fines if Ships Go Afoul of Bio-Foul. HAL offering a 28 Day 12 Port Alaska Cruise in 2024.

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Regent Seven Seas Explorer Runs Afoul of the Australian Bio-Foul Police! Delta Airlines Will Offer Free W--Fi on All Domestic Flights! Southwest Airlines Ruined Thousands of Customers Holidays and Now a Senate Hearing Might Return the Favor! The Sell-Off Continues. Carnival Corporation Unloading the Aida Aura. Hong Kong Lifting Stifling Covid Rules. Cruise Ship Rescues Continue on the Caribbean.