Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced the extension of its suspension of global voyages through November 30 for all three… Read More »
Will the Cruise Industry Continue to See Mega-Ships?

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent cruise history suggested Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, slated to debut in… Read More »
Could President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Impact Cruise, Travel Industry?

With cruising still sidelined until October 31 after the Centers for Disease Control extended its no-sail order, some analysts think the… Read More »
Costa to Resume Cruising on Third Cruise Ship in Europe

After Costa Cruises successfully resumed cruising on the Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema, the line announced that its new flagship, Costa Smeralda, will relaunch operations on… Read More »
ASTA Considers Lawsuit Over CDC’s No Sail Order

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) revealed it is considering filing a lawsuit against the federal government over the Centers for… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Announces First-Ever Voyages to Japan

Lindblad Expeditions will set sail for Japan for the first time in 2021. The adventure cruise line revealed two new… Read More »
Princess Cruises Welcomes Enchanted Princess to Its Fleet

Princess Cruises accepted delivery of the newly completed, 3,660-passenger Enchanted Princess in a hand-over ceremony presented via live streaming video from… Read More »
Travel Advisors React to CDC Extending No Sail Order for Cruises

Travel advisors were far from mixed on their opinions regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extension of… Read More »
Carnival’s Start-Up Plans Center on Miami and Port Canaveral

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled cruises from all U.S. homeports – except Miami and Port Canaveral – for November and December… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Free at Sea Sale

Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its exclusive “Free at Sea” promotion this fall. The deal is valid for bookings made by October 5… Read More »
CDC Officially Extends No Sail Order for Cruises

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday night that it had extended its No Sail Order and Suspension of… Read More »
Uniworld Gives First Look at SS La Venezia

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is giving the public a first look at its new S.S. La Venezia. The vessel, once known… Read More »
Trump Administration Reportedly Extends No Sail Order for Cruises

The cruise ship ban looks as though it will be extended but just for one month. According to a report… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy Shares Video Update

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy released a video for travel advisors, in which she explains why some refunds and commission… Read More »
Cunard Reopens Mediterranean Cruises, Overnight European Stays

Cunard released Queen Elizabeth’s itinerary for 2021 on September 29th, along with a new sale that features complimentary stateroom upgrades… Read More »
False Alarm: Cruise Ship’s Crew Members Actually Test Negative for COVID-19

Cruise officials are reporting that 12 crew members who tested positive for coronavirus have taken multiple tests and the results have been… Read More »
Crystal Clean+ 3.0 Protocols Introduced for Crystal Fleet

Today, Crystal introduced an expanded set of health and safety measures for its Crystal Clean+ protocols to include requirements for COVID-19 testing for guests… Read More »
Carnival’s New Mardi Gras Cruise Ship Undergoes Sea Trials

Carnival Cruise Line’s new 5,200-passenger Mardi Gras has started 10 days of sea trials after departing the Meyer shipyard in… Read More »
PortMiami Workers Rally for Return of Cruising

Employees based at the world’s largest cruise port are rallying today, asking for the Centers for Disease Control to lift… Read More »
Seabourn Details 2021 Alaska and British Columbia Season

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, will offer a host of immersive experiences and adventures in Alaska and British Columbia… Read More »
Travelers Can Enjoy Private Barge Cruises With A&K

Travelers planning trips in 2021 are looking to create safe travel bubbles and one way they are doing that is… Read More »
Cruise Lines Anxiously Await CDC Decision This Week

While the airlines anxiously await a potential second round of government aid, another big segment of the travel world is also… Read More »