Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to Resume Operations in Late July
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises plans to resume operations in late July 2020, with extensive hygiene and preventive measures and 40 percent fewer passengers…. Read More »
Costa Cruises Announces Organizational Changes
More changes in the Carnival Corp. family of cruise brands: With the move of Neil Palomba from Costa Cruises to… Read More »
AIDA Cruises Resuming Domestic Sailings in August
Germany’s leading cruise line AIDA Cruises announced it would resume sailing operations in August 2020 following an industry-wide pause in operations. The… Read More »
Horse-riding in Latin America
One of the most geographically diverse regions on the planet; Latin America is not short of charming rural retreats set… Read More »
American Queen Partners With New Heart Association Charity
American Queen Steamboat Company has partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) as part of its new charitable giving series. The… Read More »
Cruise Lines Developing Onboard Social Distancing Guidelines
As part of the joint safety task force created by Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, dubbed the Healthy Sail Panel, officials… Read More »
Princess Cruises Announces Changes in Alaska and Europe for Summer 2021
Princess Cruises has announced July 8 that it has changed its deployment of both the Regal Princess and the Majestic Princess… Read More »
Boutique Cruise Line Azamara Launches First Global Promotion
Boutique cruise line Azamara has launched its first-ever global promotion on all sailings. Available in North America through July 17, 2020, and… Read More »
Health Expert Says Cruise Ships Could Be Safer Travel Destination Than a Major City
A health official working as part of a joint safety task force between Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line said it could… Read More »
Crystal Offers Solo Fares for 105% on Six Voyages
Crystal Cruises has reduced single fares to just 105 percent for six voyages aboard Crystal Symphony. The applicable Crystal Getaways—abbreviated segments… Read More »
Hurtigruten to Resume Cruising With 14 Ships
Hurtigruten, which is now sailing in Europe, plans to operate 14 of 16 ships starting in August and September. In… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Provides Ship, Itinerary Updates
Carnival Cruise Line announced it would begin notifying guests and travel agents Tuesday on a cadre of coronavirus-related updates regarding its… Read More »
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Team Up to Develop New Health Protocols
Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. are working together to develop health and safety standards so they can resume operations…. Read More »
Royal Caribbean Shares Update on Cruising Start Date and the Future of the Buffet
Royal Caribbean is hoping to beat its competitors to the open seas. Assuming it will be safe to cruise again… Read More »
New Small-Yacht Company to Launch Expeditions in Ecuador
Start-up cruise company Kontiki Expeditions plans to launch operations with small yachts along the coast of Ecuador in December. The… Read More »
Costa Extends Suspension of Cruising Until August 15
Costa Cruises has suspended its pause for all sailings until August 15 and canceled of all its cruises in Northern… Read More »
Traveling light
A little over a decade ago, I took my very first Summer trip to Europe and I made one major… Read More »
Viking Announces Additional Mississippi River Cruises for 2023
Viking’s recently announced Mississippi River cruises have proven highly anticipated, with many already sold out, As a result, the company has opened… Read More »
Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas Delayed Until April 2021
Royal Caribbean International said the debut of the 4,200-passenger Odyssey of the Seas has been delayed from November 2020 to April… Read More »
European Union Issues Guidelines for Resumption of Cruising
The European Union has issued new guidelines for how the cruise industry should operate in a post-pandemic world as part of its Healthy Gateways… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Supports Travel Advisors With 16 Percent Commission
Virgin Voyages has expanded its “Brilliant To Do Business With” program, raising commission for travel advisors, who are known by… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises Extends ‘Half Back’ Deposit and Shipboard Credit Promotion
Due to popular demand, Riviera River Cruises is extending its recent “Half Back” promotion through the month of July. The promotion allows… Read More »