Costa Allegra
Reports are reaching us that the Costa Allegra is on fire in the Indian Ocean.
Initial indications are that the fire occurred in the engine room but is now out, however power has not been restored.
Costa Allegra On Fire
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Crown Princess Suffers Norovirus Outbreak
Crown Princess
An outbreak of the norovirus has forced the Crown Princess back to Port Everglades for extensive cleaning, cutting short its current cruise by 2 days.
New Video Footage From The Costa Concordia Bridge Emerges
Costa Concordia Bridge
Italian Channel TV5 have obtained dramatic new footage of the bridge during the Concordia Disaster.
Carnival Group To Review Safety After Concordia Disaster
Costa Concordia
Carnival Corporation which runs the Costa Cruises line along with other big players such as P&O, Cunard and Princess has today announced that it is reviewing safety procedures in light of the Concordia disaster.
More Bad News For Disgraced Concordia Captain
Francesco Schettino
The blame for the Costa Concordia Disaster continued to edge towards under fire Captain Francesco Schettino today.
What Could Have Caused The Costa Concordia Sinking?
Costa Concordia
With the international media wildly speculating about the cause of last week’s Costa Concordia disaster, cruiseastute.com takes a more restrained look.
Crew Member Rescued From Costa Concordia
Manrico Giampetroni
Cabin service director Manrico Giampedroni was found in one of the semi-submerged restaurants onboard the stricken ship. Reports suggest that, unlike his Captain, he had stayed behind to rescue passengers but was stranded after falling and breaking his leg.
Suspicion Falls On Captain In Concordia Disaster
Captain Francesco Schettino Arrested
The blame for the Costa Concordia tragedy was falling on the shoulders of Captain Francesco Schettino yesterday.
Costa Concordia Update And Pictures
Costa Concordia
New pictures are emerging of last night’s Costa Concordia Disaster.
You can see the desparate situation faced by passengers in the above picture. We understand that the ship is now on its side on the coast of Isola del Giglio.
Costa Concordia In Trouble
Costa Concordia
We are receiving reports that the Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia is in trouble off the island of Giglio Italy.