Cruise Pulse: News and Notes for Dec. 9, 2015

by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 9:30 AM ET, Wed December 9, 2015

Photo courtesy of AdventureSmith Explorations

AdventureSmith Explorations Announces New Line-Up of Small Ship Cruises for 2016
AdventureSmith Explorations lists a number of exciting regions, new routes and new vessels in which to enjoy 2016.

Cruise Lines International Association Launches Inaugural 2016 Summit At Sea
MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa will host Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA) Summit At Sea on Jan. 8-11, 2016 for executive networking and education.

Pre-Construction Archaeological Work Commences for Nicaragua Canal Project
In developing an alternative shipping channel to the Panama Canal, Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment (HKND Group) has begun preliminary archaeological work for the Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal.

Introducing The Contemporary Jazz Cruise
Following in the musical footsteps of other Entertainment Cruise Productions theme cruises, the organization now presents The Contemporary Jazz Cruise.

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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), parent of MSC Cruises, is looking to invest up to $200 million in a small Bahamian cay close to Grand Bahama and Bimini as a new destination.

Joining other members of the Cruise Arabia alliance like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Qatar and Oman to promote the overall region for cruise tourism is now Bahrain.

FleetPro sets out to focus exclusively on river cruising after the management acquired the operation from Waterland Private Equity, the former principal shareholder.

The Superstar Virgo marks the first leading Asian Pacific cruise line, Star Cruises, to visit Tasmania, docking in Burnie. Star Cruises itself is celebrating the winning debut of the line's chefs at the World Master Chefs Competition for Cantonese Cuisine.