Crystal Offers Solo Fares for 105% on Six Voyages
Crystal Cruises has reduced single fares to just 105 percent for six voyages aboard Crystal Symphony. The applicable Crystal Getaways—abbreviated segments… Read More »
Hurtigruten to Resume Cruising With 14 Ships
Hurtigruten, which is now sailing in Europe, plans to operate 14 of 16 ships starting in August and September. In… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Provides Ship, Itinerary Updates
Carnival Cruise Line announced it would begin notifying guests and travel agents Tuesday on a cadre of coronavirus-related updates regarding its… Read More »
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Team Up to Develop New Health Protocols
Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. are working together to develop health and safety standards so they can resume operations…. Read More »
Royal Caribbean Shares Update on Cruising Start Date and the Future of the Buffet
Royal Caribbean is hoping to beat its competitors to the open seas. Assuming it will be safe to cruise again… Read More »
New Small-Yacht Company to Launch Expeditions in Ecuador
Start-up cruise company Kontiki Expeditions plans to launch operations with small yachts along the coast of Ecuador in December. The… Read More »
Costa Extends Suspension of Cruising Until August 15
Costa Cruises has suspended its pause for all sailings until August 15 and canceled of all its cruises in Northern… Read More »
Viking Announces Additional Mississippi River Cruises for 2023
Viking’s recently announced Mississippi River cruises have proven highly anticipated, with many already sold out, As a result, the company has opened… Read More »
Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas Delayed Until April 2021
Royal Caribbean International said the debut of the 4,200-passenger Odyssey of the Seas has been delayed from November 2020 to April… Read More »
European Union Issues Guidelines for Resumption of Cruising
The European Union has issued new guidelines for how the cruise industry should operate in a post-pandemic world as part of its Healthy Gateways… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Supports Travel Advisors With 16 Percent Commission
Virgin Voyages has expanded its “Brilliant To Do Business With” program, raising commission for travel advisors, who are known by… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises Extends ‘Half Back’ Deposit and Shipboard Credit Promotion
Due to popular demand, Riviera River Cruises is extending its recent “Half Back” promotion through the month of July. The promotion allows… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels 2020 Alaska Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2020 Alaska cruise season due to the ongoing… Read More »
Celestyal Cruises Extends Suspension of Operations Until 2021
Celestyal Cruises has announced it will voluntarily extend its suspension of cruise operations until next year as a result of the ongoing… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company Extends Suspension
Out of an abundance of caution, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has extended its suspension of operations onboard the American Empress through… Read More »
Scenic Unveils 2021 European River Cruises and ‘Book with Confidence’ Program
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has unveiled its 2021 ‘Hidden Wonders of Europe’s Rivers’ collection and a new ‘Book with Confidence’… Read More »
These Cruise Companies Are Operating Now in Europe
While the majority of major ocean-going cruise ships are sitting idle, several smaller, niche operators have resumed sailings, although in… Read More »
AmaWaterways Celebrates 18 Years Leading the Way in River Cruising
Family-owned and operated river cruise line AmaWaterways today announced plans to celebrate its 18th anniversary by inviting travel advisors and their guests… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Slashes Cruise Rates
Virgin Voyages, the new cruise line venture from Sir Richard Branson, hasn’t left the dock yet but is already cutting… Read More »
Majestic Princess Joins Sister Ships in Los Angeles for 2021/2022 Season
Princess Cruises today announced the upcoming addition of Majestic Princess to its West-Coast fleet, which will soon consist of five ships… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company Offers Flexible Booking Policy
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), which plans to resume operations in July, will be offering a new flexible change policy…. Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Introduces New Cruise Date Flexibility
Disney Cruise Line has launched a temporary cruise date flexibility option. The new policy states that “for any cruises booked by… Read More »
Hurtigruten Unveils Freedom Flash Sale Promotion
Hurtigruten is introducing a Freedom Flash Sale, which will provide travelers with up to 50 percent off select 2020 and 2021… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Creates Video Explaining New Protocols
Norwegian Cruise Line, the first major cruise company to detail new health and sanitation protocols, has released videos explaining the steps… Read More »
Celebrity Suspends Global Cruise Operations Through Sept. 15
In accordance with the Cruise Lines International Association announcement that its ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Extends Suspension of Cruising
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. brands canceled cruises through Sept. 15 for most of its ships, in accordance with an announcement last… Read More »