CLIA Extends Suspension of Cruising From US Ports Until September
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced on June 19 that its ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of… Read More »
American Cruise Lines Forced to Cancel June 20 Voyage Due to Rule Changes
American Cruise Lines, which had hoped to operate the first cruise in the U.S. since mid-March, said a last-minute change… Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO Talks Health and Safety Updates
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain delivered a video update for the cruise giant’s travel partners on Thursday,… Read More »
American Queen Steamboat Co. Announces Promotion With Uniworld
With international river cruise travel on pause, domestic river cruise company American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), a Hornblower Family Company, announces its… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Debuts Voyage Well Health Plan
Virgin Voyages unveiled the Voyage Well health plan, in preparation for the launch of Scarlet Lady, whose debut was postponed until… Read More »
Carnival Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results and Update on Business
With cruise operations paused due to the coronavirus pandemic, Carnival Corporation & plc reported total revenues of $0.7 billion for the second… Read More »
Grupo Vidanta Debuts Health and Safety System at Its Mexican Resorts
Grupo Vidanta is introducing the Vidanta Extraordinary Standards initiative to work toward ensuring that its properties in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera… Read More »
Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Announces Reopening
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce its reopening as of July 1, 2020. Conveniently located on Puerto… Read More »
UnCruise Adventures Confirms Summer 2020 Alaska Sailings
UnCruise Adventures, a U.S.-flagged, small-ship adventure company, has confirmed that it will start Alaska sailings on Aug. 1. “As one… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Gets “Green” Approval from CDC
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is the first cruise line to receive a “green” approval from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention… Read More »
Hurtigruten Relaunches Cruise Operations in Norway
The cruise industry continues the slow process of relaunching operations as Hurtigruten began domestic service in the waters around Norway…. Read More »
Ponant Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Protocols
Luxury expedition cruise line Ponant revealed new safety protocols to stem the spread of COVID-19. The company tentatively plans to start operations again… Read More »
Paul Gauguin Cruises to Resume Sailings in July
Paul Gauguin Cruises announced Tuesday it would resume its Tahiti and French Polynesia small-ship voyages in July. When French Polynesia officially… Read More »
Hurtigruten is Offering Up To 30-Percent Off Antarctica Cruises
The southernmost continent has risen in the estimation of today’s travelers as a must-see destination and, being among the most… Read More »
Half Moon in Jamaica Reopens Rose Hall Villas
Jamaica’s iconic resort destination, Half Moon, is now welcoming international travelers to its Rose Hall Villas as part of the… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Voyages Through October 2020
Leading global cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCL)—which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands—today announced its… Read More »
Seabourn Reduces Fares for Small Groups on Select Sailings
Seabourn, a five-ship luxury cruise line, is locking in reduced fares for small groups on select sailings. The updated policy… Read More »
CLIA Announces New Leaders for North American Trade Relations Committee
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that Alex Pinelo, vice president-sales for AmaWaterways, will serve as chair of its Trade Relations Committee… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Floats Out Newest Vessel
After months of coronavirus-related conversation, Virgin Voyages shared some positive news, as the cruise line floated out the second ship… Read More »
Carnival, Panama Partner on Cross-Country Crew Transfer
Carnival Cruise Line worked closely with key Panamanian officials to transfer about 100 crew members by bus from a ship in… Read More »