Royal Caribbean Group’s CEO Richard Fain Sees Optimistic Signs
Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group, has released another video, providing his view on the pandemic… Read More »
Loyal Silversea Guests Help Crew Members They Consider Family
If you’ve ever doubted that crew members and passengers on a cruise ship become like family, look to Steve and… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises Shows Love for Travel Advisors With Gift Card Promotion
For the month of February, travel advisors will receive a $100 gift card for each new booking of a cabin… Read More »
CDC Sets Mask Mandate for Cruises – Is a Vaccine Requirement Next?
When cruise lines begin sailing in and around the United States again, passengers will be required to wear a mask for much… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company, Victory Cruise Lines To Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Passengers and Crew
Sister companies American Queen Steamboat Co. (AQSC) and Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) became the first U.S. cruise lines to announce they will… Read More »
Princess Cruises To Offer Sports Betting at Sea
In addition to traditional gambling games such as slots, poker and blackjack, Princess Cruises today announced it would be adding… Read More »
Holland America Line Offering Valentine’s Day Promotion
Holland America Line announced a special promotion to entice romantics ahead of Valentine’s Day. Running through February 14, the cruise line’s… Read More »
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of Newest Ship
Officials from MSC Cruises announced the company had taken the delivery of the 18th ship in its fleet, MSC Virtuosa, on Monday…. Read More »
Luxury yacht charter’s in the Mediterranean
Celebrate a summer of freedom in the Eastern Mediterranean and cruise wherever you desire on a luxury yacht charter, one… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Suspends More Cruises Through March 31
Norwegian Cruise Line apparently had been holding out hope that it could start cruising in early March on three ships – Norwegian Encore,… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Teases New Ship
Salagadoola Mechicka boola Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo Put them together and what have you got? Well, for starters, a brand new Disney Cruise… Read More »
An Outlook on the State of the Cruise Industry for 2021
A New Era The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released the “2021 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook” report highlighting… Read More »
Holland America Line Offers ‘Buy One, Gift One’ Promotion
Holland America Line is offering a free second stateroom on the same cruise when a verandah or suite is booked, the… Read More »
MSC Cruises Delays Restart of Operation for MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises announced today the extension to the pause of operations for MSC Magnifica in connection with the additional lockdown measures that the… Read More »
Viking Floats Out First Expedition Ship
Viking announced its first expedition ship was floated out on Tuesday, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the… Read More »
Quark Expeditions Launches Industry’s Most Rigorous COVID Travel Policy
Quark Expeditions, the recognized leader in Polar Adventures, has unveiled the most comprehensive, traveler-focused COVID policy in the travel industry…. Read More »
Carnival’s New Mardi Gras Fills Up With LNG for First Time
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras made its first port call in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where it will mark a… Read More »
Costa Accepts Delivery of Ship in ‘Sign of Hope’ for Cruising
Costa Cruises took delivery of the 5,200-passenger Costa Firenze ship from the Italian shipyard Fincantieri. Delivery of the 135,000-gross-ton ship is… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Announces New 2022 Caribbean Cruises
Whether you dream of a three-, four- or even seven-night getaway on one of Disney’s beloved cruise ships, the Disney… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Launches $40 Million Loan Program for Travel Advisors
Royal Caribbean Group is offering three-year, interest-free loans of up to $250,000 to travel agencies under financial stress from the nine-month… Read More »
Carnival Sends Ships Back to US West Coast
In what is hopefully an indicator that cruise lines plan to be back in U.S. waters on March 1, 2021,… Read More »
Bar Harbor, Maine Looking To Limit Cruise Ships
Bar Harbor, Maine, one of the most picturesque destinations in New England, is looking to keep its small-town charm by… Read More »
Crystal Extends Relaxed Booking Policies for All 2021 Itineraries
Crystal has extended its relaxed booking policies to all 2021 voyages, including Crystal Cruises, Crystal River Cruises, Crystal Yacht Cruises and… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line took delivery of its highly anticipated new ship, Mardi Gras, in a live virtual signing ceremony held… Read More »
The Grinch Joins Carnival Fans to Deliver Holiday Cards to Crew Members
The Grinch joined loyal Carnival Cruise Line fans to deliver more than 10,000 hand-written cards to crew members who are manning ships… Read More »
MSC Cruises Reveals Extensive Summer 2022 Program
MSC Cruises has opened sales for the summer 2022 season in the Caribbean and Mediterranean; the company said the 2022 Northern Europe schedule… Read More »