As Coronavirus Expands, Cruise Lines Extend Suspensions
A number of cruise companies are further postponing a return to operations as the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow. Here is a… Read More »
Mexico Allowing Cruise Ships to Disembark, Fumigating Passengers
Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT) announced yesterday that the country will continue to receive cruise ships in Puerto Vallarta, “for… Read More »
RCCL Chairman Fain Offers Assurances in New Video
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain released his third video to assure travel advisors and the industry that this situation will… Read More »
Hertz Providing Free Vehicle Rentals to NYC Healthcare Workers
To help the efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Hertz announced it would provide free vehicle rentals to New… Read More »
MSC Group Converts Ferry Into Floating Hospital
Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), a ferry operator that is part of MSC Group, has converted the ferry ship Splendid into… Read More »
American Queen, Victory Cruises Offer Their Vessels for Military Use
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and her sister carrier Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) have offered up their currently-idle ships for use… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Suspends Sailings Until May 12
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has extended the suspension of sailings globally until May 12. The company won’t resume operations in Alaska and… Read More »
American Cruise Lines Travel Advisor Assurance Plan
American Cruise Lines has unveiled its full Travel Advisor Assurance Plan following the Line’s voluntary decision to suspend cruise operations through… Read More »
Holland America Sending COVID-19 Test Kits to Ship Unable to Dock
Holland America Line is sending another cruise ship with supplies and COVID-19 test kits to meet the Zaandam, which has… Read More »
Cruise Ship With Sick Passengers and Crew is Traveling to Florida
Holland America Line has reported that 42 individuals—13 guests and 29 crew members—aboard the cruise ship Zaandam have been experiencing… Read More »
The Debate on Whether Cruise Lines Deserve Federal Assistance
As cruise line operations have ground to a halt, a debate rages on whether the industry deserves federal assistance. President… Read More »
Lyft is Offering Free Rides for Those in Need
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to affect everyday life around the world, Lyft has relaunched its LyftUp initiative to offer free rides… Read More »
Carnival CEO Defends Company Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald defended the cruise line’s response to the global coronavirus pandemic, saying “Cruise ships are not… Read More »
Norwegian Jewel Finally Docks in Honolulu
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel was finally allowed to dock in Honolulu on March 22 after being turned away from several ports… Read More »
Trump Expresses Confidence in Cruise Ships Serving as Hospitals
During the White House press briefing, held on March 20, 2020, President Trump expressed confidence in the cleanliness and sanitation standards of… Read More »
Cruise Ship Crews Vow to Return to the Oceans
Crews on cruise ships at standstill around the world are publicly vowing to return. What appears to be the first… Read More »
Carnival Corporation Chairman Addresses Coronavirus in Video to Travel Advisors
In a video released Thursday, Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison talked about the importance of travel agents to the cruise… Read More »
Hertz Makes Renting a Car Easier for Young Drivers
Hertz announced that now through the end of May it is lowering the minimum age to rent a vehicle at… Read More »
Carnival Corp. Offers Cruise Ships as Temporary Hospitals
As cruise ships are pulled from operation, Carnival Corp. & plc offered its ships as temporary hospitals for non-COVID-19 patients to… Read More »
Port of Honolulu Turns Away Two Cruise Ships
Major cruise lines might have suspended operations and canceled cruises in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but there are… Read More »
Quantum of the Seas to Sail Alaskan Itineraries in Summer 2021
Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas will set sail from the Pacific Northwest for Alaska for the first time… Read More »
Brightline Updates Train Schedule Due to Outbreak
The limit further potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, Brightline has modified its schedule and will be closing all in-station food… Read More »
Hurtigruten Suspends Operations
Hurtigruten has become the latest cruise line to voluntarily halt operations until the end of April in response to the coronavirus outbreak…. Read More »
Virus-Infected Cruise Ship Finally Allowed to Dock in Cuba
Braemar, the cruise ship that has been stranded at sea for weeks after being turned away by several Caribbean ports… Read More »
Couple Cruises From Home After Voyage Canceled
The temporary shutdown of the cruise industry has ruined vacations for many travelers, but one couple decided to make the best of… Read More »
Enterprise Holdings Reduces Age Requirements for Military and Government Renters
In response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the U.S., Enterprise Holdings has announced that the company will be reducing its minimum… Read More »