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Costa Cruises Costa Romantica Fire

According to Usatoday, Costa Cruises‘ Costa Romantica suffered a fire in the engine room.

Costa Cruises say that the fire erupted in one of the four diesel generators within the engine room of the 1,680-passenger Costa Romantica but “was promptly fought and rapidly put out.” Costa Cruises went on to say “After a long technical work, (the crew) succeeded to restore the electricity on board and consequently basic services on board, propulsion included.”

Costa Romantica was on a South American cruise when the incident happened and remained anchored near Punta del Este, Uruguay for some time after the event.

Costa Cruises have also made a statement to say that no one was injured in the blaze.


South American Sailings 2009-2010

Holland America Line has announced plans for Ms Veendam to sail South America in 2009-2010. She will cruise South America in the autumn of 2009 and the winter and spring of 2010.

Before embarking on her South America Cruises she will undergo extensive renovations including a new pool, new entertainment and enrichment options, new staterooms and décor.

The sailings onboard Ms Veendam will vary from 16 days to 20 days.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.


RSSC Masterpiece Series 2009

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launches it’s Masterpiece Series for 2009. This is a collection of 27 cruises in Africa, Far East, South America and Polynesia onboard Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner.

The cruises are to range from 7 nights to 121 nights and offer guests the chance to see the world whilst making the most of relaxation.

There is flexibility there for guests to make their own cruise by combining any two up to seven individual cruises together totally a maximum of 121 nights.