Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Relaxed Cancellation Policy
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its “Peace of Mind” policy, now allowing cancellations up to 48 hours before embarkation on any… Read More »
US Cruise Companies Hope to Start Operations as Early as June
Some U.S.-flag cruise companies are tentatively planning to begin operating next month since their small ships are exempt from the… Read More »
Test Setup Begins for World’s Longest Roller Coaster at Sea
Construction has begun on the world’s longest roller coaster at sea in Germany. Originally announced last fall, the Space Cruiser by Dream… Read More »
More Than 100,000 Cruise Ship Crew Members Remain Stuck at Sea
More than 100,000 cruise ship crew members remain stranded at sea more than two months after the industry temporarily suspended… Read More »
Royal Caribbean To Eliminate Buffets on Post-Coronavirus Cruises
Royal Caribbean announced during a conference call that health and safety changes being planned for a post-coronavirus cruise industry include… Read More »
Victory Cruise Lines’ Ocean Victory to Debut in Alaska in 2021
American Queen Steamboat Company acquired Victory Cruise Lines in 2019 and, now, it is readying to embark on its next journey with its… Read More »
AmaWaterways Unveils 60 Wine-Themed Journeys for 2021
AmaWaterways unveiled the “Celebration of Wine River Cruises Through Europe” e-brochure, detailing upward of 60 wine-themed journeys for 2021—with three new… Read More »
Silversea Extends Commission Protection, Relaxed Cancellation Policy
Silversea Cruises will now pay commissions on canceled voyages for all guests who have paid in full, regardless of whether they… Read More »
NCLH Shares Optimistic Outlook for Return to Service
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. struck optimistic notes in a conference call with analysts, highlighting its ability to weather up… Read More »
Seychelles Bans Cruise Ships Until 2022
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak worldwide, Seychelles has banned cruise ships through the end of 2021. According to the Seychelles… Read More »
Carnival Corporation Outlines Plan to Manage Extended Pause of Operations
Carnival Corporation & plc has revealed additional steps it plans to take to continue to strengthen its liquidity position in… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Sailings Through July 28
Disney Cruise Line is extending its temporary suspension of sailings through July 28, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. In an… Read More »
Avalon Unveils Plans and Protocols for Future Cruises
In anticipation of setting sail on the world’s waterways once more, Avalon Waterways has developed a NEW Avalon Assurance program to safeguard… Read More »
Scenic Group Suspends All Cruises, Land Tours Through August 2020
The Scenic Group has announced the suspension of all river and ocean cruises as well as all land tour operations… Read More »
Holland America President Orlando Ashford to Depart After Five Years
Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford will leave the premium cruise line at the end of May. Ashford has served in… Read More »
AmaWaterways Opens 2022 Bookings Due to Increased Demand
AmaWaterways has opened bookings for its 2022 season early due to increased demand. “We are excited to open our 2022 bookings… Read More »
Cruise Lines Prepare for Return but CDC No-Sail Order Still in Place
The financially battered cruise line industry is hoping for a return to the seas in short order, with some churning… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals New Destinations on Voyages Into 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened voyages for 2021 through 2023, which include over 20 new destinations, including Antarctica, Greenland and South… Read More »
Hurtigruten Aims to Gradually Restart Operations in Mid-June
Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten announced Monday it would extend the temporary suspension of worldwide sailings through mid-June, but plans on launching a… Read More »
Carnival Bookings Drastically Increase After Announcing New Sailing Dates
Perhaps more so than any other line in the industry, Carnival Corporation, which owns Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland… Read More »
AmaWaterways Honors Frontline Heroes With Complimentary River Cruise
AmaWaterways is in honoring frontline heroes by offering complimentary river cruises. Medical professionals, first responders and employees of essential services with… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Updates Measures Taken to Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) on May 8 provided a business update on how it is shoring up liquidity, reducing… Read More »