Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Sees Smooth Sailing Ahead
The “winds of change are in the air,” said Richard Fain, chairman of the Royal Caribbean Group, in his latest address… Read More »
American Cruise Lines’ New Riverboats, Itineraries, Protocols for 2021
American Cruise Lines, the U.S.’ largest domestic cruise line, is excited to begin ‘Cruising Close to Home’ again in 2021…. Read More »
AmaWaterways Weathers COVID Storm With Ship Upgrades, Renovations
During the annual Seatrade Cruise conference, which is taking place virtually this year, AmaWaterways provided an update on key lessons learned during… Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ First Expedition Ship Floats Out
With nine months until launch, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Navigator was floated out at West Sea Viana Shipyard in Portugal. The… Read More »
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 »