Carnival Corp. Offers Cruise Ships as Temporary Hospitals
As cruise ships are pulled from operation, Carnival Corp. & plc offered its ships as temporary hospitals for non-COVID-19 patients to… Read More »
Port of Honolulu Turns Away Two Cruise Ships
Major cruise lines might have suspended operations and canceled cruises in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but there are… Read More »
Quantum of the Seas to Sail Alaskan Itineraries in Summer 2021
Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas will set sail from the Pacific Northwest for Alaska for the first time… Read More »
Hurtigruten Suspends Operations
Hurtigruten has become the latest cruise line to voluntarily halt operations until the end of April in response to the coronavirus outbreak…. Read More »
Virus-Infected Cruise Ship Finally Allowed to Dock in Cuba
Braemar, the cruise ship that has been stranded at sea for weeks after being turned away by several Caribbean ports… Read More »
Couple Cruises From Home After Voyage Canceled
The temporary shutdown of the cruise industry has ruined vacations for many travelers, but one couple decided to make the best of… Read More »
US Ports Remaining Open to Returning Cruise Ships
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have confirmed that U.S. ports remain open to returning… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Company Suspending Operations
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announced today that it will be suspending operations across its entire fleet, effective immediately, with service… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Announces Voluntary Pause on Sailing Season
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line today announced a voluntary and temporary pause to its cruising schedule, canceling all sailings from March… Read More »
Trump, Cruise Lines Agree to Suspend Sailings for 30 Days
Two days after halting all inbound airline traffic to the United States for 30 days, President Trump on Friday announced… Read More »
MSC Cruises Suspends US-Based Ship Operations Until April 30
Add MSC Cruises to the list of cruise companies that have temporarily stopped U.S.-based ship operations. MSC is suspending service for 45 days, until… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Brands Suspend US Operations for 30 Days
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced March 13 that it is suspending cruising in the United States for 30 days. Its… Read More »
Scenic Group Suspends European River Cruises Through April 30
The Scenic Group will temporarily suspend all European river cruise operations on its Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises and Evergreen Cruises… Read More »
NCLH Suspends Cruising for Three Brands Through April 11, 2020
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) on March 13 announced a voluntary suspension of all cruise voyages embarking through April… Read More »
Canada Bans Cruise Ship Stops Until July 1 Due to Coronavirus
The Canadian government is banning cruise ships that carry more than 500 people until July 1, 2020, at the earliest,… Read More »
Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain Again Addresses Travel Advisors About Virus
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain released another video designed to encourage and reassure travel advisors during the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More »
Cunard Unveils Interim Cancellation Policy
Cunard has put into place a flexible interim cancellation policy for passengers with bookings scheduled to depart through July 31, 2020,… Read More »
Windstar Cruises Pauses Ship Operations Worldwide
Small-ship operator Windstar Cruises will temporarily suspend operations worldwide for cruises embarking March 14 through April 30, 2020, due to the unpredictable… Read More »
AmaWaterways Delays Start of Europe Season to April 26, 2020
AmaWaterways has joined numerous other companies in delaying the start of its 2020 European sailing season until April 26. The company also is… Read More »
Mazatlan Building New Cruise Ship Terminal
Officials have confirmed a new cruise terminal for Mazatlan. The new facility, set to be completed by 2022, will feature three… Read More »
Celestyal Suspends Cruise Operations Until May 1, 2020
Celestyal Cruises, the Athens-based cruise line specializing in the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, is suspending cruise operations until May… Read More »
Uniworld Suspends European River Cruises Through April 23
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has suspended all European itineraries until April 23 and will let guests rebook any 2020 or… Read More »