Monthly Archives: April 2015

2015 Cruise Season is Underway

Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) – Media Release April 27, 2015, Halifax, Nova Scotia – With the arrival of the Phoenix Reisen vessel Amadea to Halifax this morning, the 2015 cruise season is officially underway in Atlantic Canada. The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) is forecasting approximately 601,000 passengers will

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Cruise season sails into Halifax

Monday, April 20, 2015 – The Halifax Port Authority is expecting a record year for tourism in 2015. With one week to go before the first cruise ship docks, Lane Farguson of the Port Authority talks about the economic impact on the province. Link to interview: Cruise season sails into

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Start of Halifax cruise season delayed

April 17, 2015, Halifax, Nova Scotia – Members of the media are advised that the first scheduled cruise call in Halifax for 2015 has been cancelled. This is due to a developing storm as the vessel transits the Atlantic. The Regal Princess was scheduled to arrive in Halifax on Sunday,

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