With lockdowns being eased, and at least a few cruise destinations talking about welcoming cruise ships back in the next few months, the industry looks set to get back on its feet […]
Six cruise destinations that may not open until 2021
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South Africa’s cruise infrastructure projects to remain paused under Level 4 lockdown
Various projects to upgrade South Africa’s cruise infrastructure will remain paused under Level 4 lockdown, according to a media statement from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
Silversea says luxury cruises better able to enact COVID-19 health and safety measures
Silversea’s new food and wine program S.A.L.T will not be impacted by anti-COVID-10 protocols for cruise ships, which the cruise line is well-positioned to meet because it’s a luxury line, according to […]
‘Everything will be different from before’ Coronavirus says Royal Caribbean CEO
Royal Caribbean will resume cruises in phases across its various cruise line subsidiaries with a prominent focus on safety, security and health, but the cruise industry will need to adjust to a […]
Virgin Voyages forced to push back its launch date yet again due to shutdown
Virgin Voyages has pushed back its launch of cruises until October 16th and has introduced a double cruise credit to reward passengers for their patience.
Silversea Cruises announces delivery delays for Silver Moon and Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises has confirmed that two of its new cruise ships, Silver Moon and Silver Origin, will face delivery delays due to disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Bahamas likely to be first cruise destination to reopen for tourists
The Bahamas may reopen to cruise tourists by July 1st, according to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, depending on the finalisation of health and safety protocols.
South African crew aboard Island Princess sing national anthem as they finally arrive home
Princess Cruises’ South African crew members have finally been repatriated home after more than two months in limbo when the global cruise industry was shut down due to Coronavirus. Princess Cruises was […]
Carnival Corporation thanks customers for ‘outpouring of support’ amid shutdown
On the same day that Carnival Corporation was forced to lay off or furlough thousands of US-based employees across all nine of its cruise lines, the President and CEO of the company […]
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line plan to drop cruise ship buffet
Two of the world’s leading cruise companies, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, have indicated that they will resume cruises without the traditional cruise ship buffet, as part of efforts to prevent […]
Big four cruise lines begin mass layoffs of US staff to cut costs during shutdown
Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises have announced mass layoffs of staff in the United States.
Silversea send new expedition ship for sea trials despite global cruise shutdown
While the entire cruise industry went into lockdown in April, suspending cruises globally and preparing for a long wait for cruises to resume, Silversea forged ahead with plans to bring its new […]
Norwegian outlines plans for phased return to service, aims for 2022 recovery
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will resume service with much fewer ships at sea, according to details of the cruise company’s plans shared on its first quarter earnings call.
Costa Smeralda first ship to ever conduct LNG bunkering in Port of Marseille
Costa Cruises new LNG-powered mega cruise ship Costa Smeralda has carried out the first ever LNG “ship-to-ship” bunkering operation (re-fueling) in France.
Seychelles bans cruise ship arrivals until at least 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns
The Seychelles has banned all cruise ships until the end of 2021 as part of efforts to prevent a second wave of Coronavirus, according to a statement by Didier Dogley, the Minister […]
Strong demand exists for future cruises despite COVID-19 pandemic concerns
While cruise ships were adversely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic as it spread globally earlier this year, forcing the entire industry to shut down, there remains strong demand from passengers for future […]
Cruise passenger numbers in 2020 may sink to 2006 levels amid global shutdown
The UNWTO (World Tourism Organisation) has outlined the potential impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global tourism sector, giving the first meaningful indication of the damage to the cruise industry.
Norwegian Cruise Line to homeport in Cape Town for first time in 2021/22 season
Norwegian Cruise Line will cruise roundtrip from South Africa for the first time ever during the 2021/22 cruise season, with a number of itineraries from Cape Town.
Royal Caribbean sending Allure of the Seas for slimmed-back dry-dock
Allure of the Seas will get her day in dry-dock after all, but it won’t be the major US $165-million refurbishment that was originally envisioned, according to reports by local media in […]
Oceania drops prices on SA and Dubai cruises for 2021 and 2022
Oceania Cruises has launched its new Major Price Reductions sale in response to a drop in demand from the global cruise shutdown, with cruises in late 2020 and 2021 through 2022 from […]
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