Royal Caribbean Reports Significant Interest in Mock Cruises
There’s still no set date for when Royal Caribbean could begin launching the test cruises necessary to gain approval from the U.S…. Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Docuseries
Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new docuseries highlighting the company and its anticipated return to sailing. Dubbed EMBARK – The Series, the… Read More »
Positive COVID-19 Test Result Curtails First Caribbean Cruise
The first Caribbean cruise since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March was cut short after a passenger tested positive for the… Read More »
Aurora Expeditions Reveals Cutting-Edge Design of Its Second Expedition Ship
Aurora Expeditions is on schedule with the build of its second state-of-the-art expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, and can reveal its… Read More »
Carnival Cruise to Likely Restart First for Parent Company
Carnival Corp. is still not sharing a target date to resume cruising – even the test voyages required by the CDC –… Read More »
Viking Secures $500 Million Additional Investment
Viking is getting $500 million in additional investment from its existing minority shareholders, TPG Capital and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board…. Read More »
NCLH Brands Eyeing Test Cruises as Soon as January
There’s lots of work to do, and the situation remains fluid, but test cruises required by the CDC could begin… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company, Victory Cruise Lines Announce New Travel Agent Training
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), Hornblower Family Companies, are pleased to announce the recent launch of the combined Steamboat… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises Becomes More Inclusive, Adds Drinks, Wi-Fi, Tips
Celebrity Cruises has is implementing a new inclusive program for all its voyages starting Nov. 17, including Wi-Fi, drinks and tips… Read More »
Some Ocean Cruisers Considering Switch to River Cruising in 2021
Thirty-four percent of ocean cruisers are considering river cruise vacations in 2021, and 79 percent of those respondents are “more… Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages Offers Free Shore Excursion at Every Port
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the new “luxe-adventure” line with a newly constructed, small expedition ship, is now including a free shore… Read More »
Watch Mega Cruise Ship Get Constructed in Seconds
P&O Cruises recently took ownership of the largest cruise ship ever built for the U.K. market. But to fully appreciate just how… Read More »
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 »