Timeline of Cruise Industry’s COVID-19 Shutdown to Reopening
How We Got Here The travel and tourism industry has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but few… Read More »
Drinks Are Currently Included on Windstar Tahiti Sailings
Set sail in Tahiti with Windstar Cruises. The cruise line has a number of popular options for travelers looking to explore… Read More »
Seabourn Announces “Strong Booking Volume” on 2022 World Cruise
In an optimistic sign for the cruise industry, luxury line Seabourn on Nov. 5 reported “strong booking volume” for its 145-day 2022… Read More »
MSC Cruises Suspends MSC Magnifica Sailings, Cancels World Cruise
Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases and significant travel restrictions in Europe, MSC Cruises has canceled sailings by the MSC Magnifica from Nov. 8 through… Read More »
Test Cruise Volunteers Already Raising Their Hands
Die-hard cruisers are already lining up, hands in the air. They’re ready to act as guinea pigs of sorts on… Read More »
Regent University Relaunched and Enhanced With Four New Course Modules
As part of the line’s dedication to supporting the North American Travel Advisor community, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading… Read More »
Oceania Cruises Launches Summer 2022 Europe and America Voyages
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has released its 2022 Europe & North America Collection of… Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO Optimistic About CDC Framework
Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain has released yet another video for travel advisors, in which he presents an… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Cruise Operations
Disney Cruise Line announced it would extend the current suspension of cruise operations through December 31. Disney officials released a statement… Read More »
When Will Passengers Actually Be Able to Board Cruise Ships Again?
Following the voluntary cancelation of sailings by major cruise lines around the world through the end of 2020, travelers are… Read More »
CLIA Announces Voluntary Suspension of 2020 Cruise Operations
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced its members would extend the voluntary suspension of cruise operations in the United States through… Read More »
Carnival’s North American Brands Cancel Sailings Until 2021
Carnival Corporation & plc, joined other cruise carriers today in announcing the extension of its pause in North American operations, canceling voyages… Read More »
MSC Cruises Cancels US Sailings Through the End of 2020
Amid a record number of COVID-19 cases arising in the United States, MSC Cruises today announced that it is further… Read More »
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cancel Remaining 2020 Sailings
Royal Caribbean and sister cruise line Celebrity Cruises have canceled their remaining 2020 seasons. In a statement, Royal Caribbean said that “Global Sailings… Read More »
Viking Announces Completion of First PCR Laboratory at Sea
Viking has created what its calling the “first full-scale PCR laboratory at sea” onboard 930-passenger Viking Sea, which enables the cruise… Read More »
NCL, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas Cancels December Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, extended its suspension of global cruise voyages from Dec…. Read More »
Cruise Lines Must Meet These Requirements Before Boarding Passengers Again
Cruise lines, cruising fans and an entire industry cheered on Friday when the Centers for Disease Control announced it would let… Read More »
Travel Industry Hails CDC Cruise Framework as Positive First Step
Some cruise industry leaders expressed measured optimism about the CDC’s framework for a conditional return to operations, saying they understand the grave importance of… Read More »
CDC to Allow Conditional, Phased-In Return to Cruising in US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is letting the no-sail order expire on Oct. 31, setting the… Read More »
Silversea Cruises Takes Delivery of New Ship Silver Moon
Silversea Cruises took delivery of the 596-passenger, 40,700-gross-ton Silver Moon, the ninth vessel in its fleet, on Oct. 30 in Italy. A… Read More »
Majority of Travelers Remain Open to Cruising
A new survey has found that a majority of travelers remain open to cruising. The no-sail ban is expected to expire at… Read More »
Canada Extends Ban on Most Cruise Ships Through Feb. 28, 2021
The Canadian government on Oct. 29 extended the ban on most cruise ships from sailing in Canadian waters until Feb…. Read More »
Cruise Lines Continue Bringing Crew Members Back
Cruise lines continue to bring back employees to their ships as a return to sailing could come as soon as December. According… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Issues Update on Bookings, Operations
Royal Caribbean Group reported third-quarter financial results and provided a business update on how it’s dealing with the continuing global COVID-19… Read More »
AIDA Cruises Cancels November Voyages in Europe
As COVID-19 cases spike in Europe, Carnival Corp.’s German brand AIDA Cruises has canceled all cruises in November. The company had just started… Read More »
In the Age of COVID, Do Cruisers Prefer Big or Small Ships?
If and when the CDC’s no-sail order expires, how will cruisers return to the water? Will they book huge mega-ships because there’s… Read More »