NCL Extends ‘Peace of Mind’ Policy Into 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line extended its “Peace of Mind” policy into 2021 and introduced a new protracted final payment schedule to boost consumer confidence,… Read More »
NCLH Extends Voyage Suspensions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) extended its suspension of voyages for its Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises’ and Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ brands to include all cruises… Read More »
At Least 10 AIDA Cruises Crew Members Test Positive for COVID-19
AIDA Cruises has confirmed that at least 10 crew members tested positive for coronavirus after boarding AIDAmar and AIDAblu in Germany last… Read More »
Federal Maritime Commission Looks Into Cruise Line Refunds
The Federal Maritime Commission is looking into how long it’s taking for customers to get refunds for cruises cancelled by… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Names Public Health Officer
Royal Caribbean Group has named Dr. Calvin Johnson as global head-public health and chief medical officer. In this new role… Read More »
Silversea Launches Culinary Podcast With Food Expert Adam Sachs
Silversea Cruises is launching a new culinary podcast called S.A.L.T. Lab Radio, named after its pioneering onboard Sea and Land… Read More »
Dream Cruises Restarts Sailings in Taiwan, Despite Pandemic
Some eager Taiwanese cruise-goers are among first in the world to embark upon their long-awaited vacations at sea even as… Read More »
German Cruise Line Launches First Sailing Since Industry Shutdown
The first large-scale cruise ship to set sail since the industry shutdown in April left Hamburg, Germany on Friday with… Read More »
CDC Won’t Lift No-Sail Order for Cruising Until It Hears From the Public
A week after extending its no-sail order through September 30, 2020, the Center for Disease Control is now seeking public input… Read More »
Holland America Line Offers 2% Bonus Commission Through Sept. 30
Holland America Line is offering travel advisors a 2 percent bonus commission on new bookings for 2021 Europe, Alaska and Canada-New… Read More »
Windstar Postpones Return to Tahiti Until Oct. 15, 2020
Windstar Cruises, which had hoped to begin sailing in Tahiti in September, now won’t operate there until Oct. 15, due to the CDC’s… Read More »
Silversea Executives Share Insight Into New Health Protocols
Silversea President and CEO Roberto Martinoli sent travel advisors a letter and a video about the company’s Healthy Sail Panel, which will… Read More »
Dream Cruises Introduces Flexible Dining Voucher Program
The Asian company Dream Cruises, which plans to resume operations July 26 from Taiwan, is introducing a new flexible dining voucher concept…. Read More »
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 »