Passengers Being Evacuated as Zaandam, Rotterdam Finally Dock
For the first time in almost a month, passengers aboard an illness-stricken Holland America ship put their feet on dry… Read More »
Ruby Princess Reportedly Carrying Over 200 Sick Crew Members
At least 300 cases of coronavirus have been linked to the Ruby Princess cruise ship, which is currently docked off the coast… Read More »
Cruise Bookings on the Rise for 2021
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought the cruise industry to a virtual standstill, forcing cancellations into May and stranding more than a dozen ships at… Read More »
Cruise Ships With Sick Passengers Allowed to Disembark in Florida
After much uncertainty, the two Holland America Line cruise ships that had been denied access to multiple ports have approved to start… Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO to Forgo Paycheck Through September
To help Royal Caribbean survive the coronavirus outbreak, the cruise line’s CEO announced he would refuse his paycheck through at least… Read More »
AmaWaterways’ Rudi Schreiner Optimistic About River Cruising’s Rebound
AmaWaterways President and Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner is optimistic that the river cruise industry will rebound once the coronavirus outbreak dissipates. “Once… Read More »
US Coast Guard Tells Cruise Ships With COVID-19 Cases to Remain at Sea
The United States Coast Guard has announced all cruise ships will be forced to stay at sea indefinitely and treat any sick… Read More »
One Celebrity Cruises Passenger and 3 Crew Members Test Positive for Virus
Passengers aboard Celebrity Eclipse were asked to self-quarantine for the next 14 days after the ship docked in San Diego… Read More »
Crystal Launches Digital Program to Entertain Travelers at Home
Crystal has created a new virtual program to satisfy travelers’ wanderlust while they’re staying at home. Crystal@Home: A Virtual Cruise Experience… Read More »
Carnival Seeking Infusion of Capital
The world’s largest cruise operator is looking at ways to raise capital in the wake of the effects of the… Read More »
Diamond Princess Cleared to Sail Following Thorough Cleaning
Diamond Princess is out of quarantine and fit to sail once again following a deep cleaning of the entire ship… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Launches New Program to Assist Travel Advisors
The Royal Caribbean Group announced Tuesday it has launched a dedicated program created to assist thousands of travel agents and… Read More »
President Trump Says He Will Intervene in Zaandam Saga
President Trump said Tuesday he will reach out to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the fate of the Holland America… Read More »
Cruise Workers Share Behind the Scenes Look at Empty Ships on Social Media
As more and more cruise lines suspend sailings into May in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cruise ship crew… Read More »
Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford on Response to Stranded Cruise Ships
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has run rampant through neighborhoods, businesses and nations, catching us all off guard. Stoked by fear of… Read More »
Florida Gov. Says Coronavirus-Stricken Zaandam Cruise Ship Can’t Be ‘Dumped’ in Fort Lauderdale
A meeting of Broward County, Fla., officials will take place later today, Tuesday, March 31, to decide whether a Holland… Read More »
TSA to Enhance Security Training for Railroads, Buses and More
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently issued a new final rule requiring higher-risk surface transportation providers to provide security training… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Extends Cruise With Confidence Package
Royal Caribbean says the decision has been made to extend their “Cruise with Confidence” policy to include all sailings departing… Read More »
Viking Plans to Launch Mississippi River Cruising in 2022
Viking plans to launch an all-inclusive, 386-passenger river ship on the Mississippi River in August 2022. The first vessel, Viking Mississippi,… Read More »
Over a Dozen Cruises Still Stranded at Sea
Since March 13, all cruise operations from U.S. ports have been suspended in a decision made responding to the rapid… Read More »
More Cruise Lines Extend Suspension of Voyages Due to Coronavirus
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact cruise lines, several of the top companies in the industry have extended the suspension of… Read More »
Holland America Ship Given OK to Cross Panama Canal
A Holland America Line cruise ship carrying four dead passengers and dozens of others who are sick – including two who tested… Read More »
Four Dead on Zaandam as Passenger Transfer Gets Underway
Holland America Line’s Zaandam, which has been turned away from several ports, is now reporting four passenger deaths onboard and… Read More »
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Eases Cancellation Policy
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has modified its cancellation policy, letting customers who have paid in full cancel up to 48 hours… Read More »
Cruise Lines to Miss Out on Relief From US Stimulus Bill
The cruise industry is among the hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak, but the $2 trillion stimulus bill working its… Read More »
Brightline Temporarily Suspends Service Due to COVID-19
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic and its impact on South Florida, Brightline will temporarily suspend service on March 25,… Read More »