Carnival Seeking Infusion of Capital
The world’s largest cruise operator is looking at ways to raise capital in the wake of the effects of the… Read More »
Diamond Princess Cleared to Sail Following Thorough Cleaning
Diamond Princess is out of quarantine and fit to sail once again following a deep cleaning of the entire ship… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Launches New Program to Assist Travel Advisors
The Royal Caribbean Group announced Tuesday it has launched a dedicated program created to assist thousands of travel agents and… Read More »
President Trump Says He Will Intervene in Zaandam Saga
President Trump said Tuesday he will reach out to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the fate of the Holland America… Read More »
Cruise Workers Share Behind the Scenes Look at Empty Ships on Social Media
As more and more cruise lines suspend sailings into May in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cruise ship crew… Read More »
Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford on Response to Stranded Cruise Ships
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has run rampant through neighborhoods, businesses and nations, catching us all off guard. Stoked by fear of… Read More »
Florida Gov. Says Coronavirus-Stricken Zaandam Cruise Ship Can’t Be ‘Dumped’ in Fort Lauderdale
A meeting of Broward County, Fla., officials will take place later today, Tuesday, March 31, to decide whether a Holland… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Extends Cruise With Confidence Package
Royal Caribbean says the decision has been made to extend their “Cruise with Confidence” policy to include all sailings departing… Read More »
Viking Plans to Launch Mississippi River Cruising in 2022
Viking plans to launch an all-inclusive, 386-passenger river ship on the Mississippi River in August 2022. The first vessel, Viking Mississippi,… Read More »
Over a Dozen Cruises Still Stranded at Sea
Since March 13, all cruise operations from U.S. ports have been suspended in a decision made responding to the rapid… Read More »
More Cruise Lines Extend Suspension of Voyages Due to Coronavirus
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact cruise lines, several of the top companies in the industry have extended the suspension of… Read More »
Holland America Ship Given OK to Cross Panama Canal
A Holland America Line cruise ship carrying four dead passengers and dozens of others who are sick – including two who tested… Read More »
Four Dead on Zaandam as Passenger Transfer Gets Underway
Holland America Line’s Zaandam, which has been turned away from several ports, is now reporting four passenger deaths onboard and… Read More »
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Eases Cancellation Policy
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has modified its cancellation policy, letting customers who have paid in full cancel up to 48 hours… Read More »
Cruise Lines to Miss Out on Relief From US Stimulus Bill
The cruise industry is among the hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak, but the $2 trillion stimulus bill working its… Read More »
As Coronavirus Expands, Cruise Lines Extend Suspensions
A number of cruise companies are further postponing a return to operations as the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow. Here is a… Read More »
Mexico Allowing Cruise Ships to Disembark, Fumigating Passengers
Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT) announced yesterday that the country will continue to receive cruise ships in Puerto Vallarta, “for… Read More »
RCCL Chairman Fain Offers Assurances in New Video
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain released his third video to assure travel advisors and the industry that this situation will… Read More »
MSC Group Converts Ferry Into Floating Hospital
Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), a ferry operator that is part of MSC Group, has converted the ferry ship Splendid into… Read More »
American Queen, Victory Cruises Offer Their Vessels for Military Use
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and her sister carrier Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) have offered up their currently-idle ships for use… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Suspends Sailings Until May 12
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has extended the suspension of sailings globally until May 12. The company won’t resume operations in Alaska and… Read More »
American Cruise Lines Travel Advisor Assurance Plan
American Cruise Lines has unveiled its full Travel Advisor Assurance Plan following the Line’s voluntary decision to suspend cruise operations through… Read More »