Royal Caribbean Announces New Safety Program for Passengers
Royal Caribbean announced it has replaced its traditional safety drills with the Muster 2.0 program. The cruise line is shifting away… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries for Fall 2021
It’s no secret that cruisers are missing Mickey, Minnie and all their pals from Disney Cruise Lines’ magical ships. But Castaway Club… Read More »
Why Are We Demonizing Cruises?
Cruise sailings have been suspended at least through September 30, 2020, yet the cruise lines continue to come under fire for… Read More »
Crystal Announces Extensive Health Protocols
Crystal has unveiled an initial set of safety and health protocols to be implemented on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony when… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Sells Two Ships, Lays Up Two More
Carnival Cruise Line sold two ships and will place two more on long-term layup as it takes further steps to weather… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Extends ‘Cruise With Confidence’ Policy
Cruising faces an uncertain future in the time of COVID-19 but the industry is taking important steps to ensure a successful recovery, including… Read More »
Princess Cruises Cancels Some Voyages Through Dec. 15
Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations on select ships through Oct. 31 and Dec. 15, 2020, due to… Read More »
Experts Say Cruise Industry Poised for Post COVID-19 Rebound
Down the road, a cruise might be the safest trip a tourist can take. Rick Sasso, Chairman North America, MSC… Read More »
Viking Unveils Its Epic 2021-2022 World Cruise Itinerary
Leading cruise company, Viking, today unveiled the itinerary for its 2021-2022 Viking World Cruise, which sets sail on December 24, 2021, from… Read More »
Swan Hellenic Cruise Brand Reborn With Two Expedition Newbuilds
The storied British cruise brand Swan Hellenic has been reborn and plans to start operating expedition voyages with a newbuild… Read More »
Silversea Extends “Cruise with Confidence” Plan Through April 2021
Silversea extended its “Cruise with Confidence” program to all voyages departing prior to April 30, 2021. The initiative lets guests… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line CEO: ‘Our Priority is Public Health’
Carnival Cruise Line CEO Arnold Donald recently said the hope from within the industry is that voyages would once again begin… Read More »
Seabourn Helping Travel Advisors Plan Their Clients’ Return to Travel
The employees who make up Seabourn are passionate about travel, and they know the effect it has on people. A vacation is… Read More »
CDC Data Reveals How Cruise Ship Passengers Spread COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control has released a detailed report showing exactly how cruise ship passengers helped spread the coronavirus… Read More »
AmaWaterways Resumes Cruising on European Rivers
AmaWaterways has resumed operations in Europe with a series of charter sailings on the AmaKristina in Germany, using new health and safety… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Sailings Through September
Officials from the Disney Cruise Line formally announced the extension of the temporary suspension of sailings through September 30 due to the… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Suspends Sailings Through October 1
Today, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced that the decision has been made to extend its current suspension of sailing operations through October… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises Offers Advisors Gift Card for Holiday Season Bookings
Riviera River Cruises is now offering travel advisors an incentive for new bookings on holiday season cruises departing in December 2020…. Read More »
Agents Reporting Small Ships, River Cruises Becoming More Popular
Bookings for small-ship itineraries and river cruises have increased, travel agents say, as traditional cruises have been canceled or suspended… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Reveals Delay in Construction of New Ship
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Royal Caribbean International announced continued delays on the construction of what will become the world’s largest… Read More »
Another Carnival Cruise Ship Is Reportedly Sent to the Scrapyard
All signs indicate that another of Carnival Cruise Line’s classic ships has become a casualty of the economic crisis caused by… Read More »
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Buys Two Holland America Line Ships
Two of the four ships sold by Holland America Line are going to British company Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Olsen will rename the Amsterdam… Read More »
CDC Once Again Extends No Sail Order for Cruise Ships
The Centers for Disease Control has extended its No Sail Order for cruise ships once again. The order now prevents ships from… Read More »
Seabourn Promotion Fast Tracks Advisor Commissions
Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, is helping the travel advisor community generate opportunities to earn commissions now when their… Read More »
Celestyal Cruises Adds Another Ship to Fleet
Celestyal Cruises announced it has added to its fleet the Costa NeoRomantica from Costa Cruises. The 1,800-passenger Costa NeoRomantica was… Read More »
AmaWaterways Announces Incentive for Travel Advisors
AmaWaterways wants to reward travel advisors by launching its “Sell Five, Sail Free” campaign earlier than in past years. The… Read More »