The second cruise ship under construction for newcomer cruise line Virgin Voyages has touched water for the first time, marking a major construction milestone.
Virgin Voyages floats out second cruise ship Valiant Lady at Fincantieri
Royal Caribbean revises refurbishment plans for Explorer of the Seas due to pandemic
After delaying and amending the refit and refurbishment plans for several cruise ships in its fleet, Royal Caribbean has announced an update on the work to be done on Explorer of the […]
Jalesh Cruises launches Future Pass to let passengers book now and confirm later
Jalesh Cruises has launched a new cruise booking policy that enables passengers to book now and change their travel plans however they like until August 31st, 2021.
Viking Venus floated out as Fincantieri returns to work amid Coronavirus pandemic
The Italian shipyard Fincantieri has floated out Viking Venus, the new cruise ship being built for Viking Ocean Cruises, marking a major construction milestone.
Meyer-Werft previews Royal Caribbean’s new Odyssey of the Seas under construction
The German shipyard Meyer-Werft has released new pictures of Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas, its second Quantum Ultra-class ship, under construction.
MSC Cruises announces phased return to service with revamped itineraries for 2021
MSC Cruises has extended its fleet-wide suspension of operations through July 31st, 2020, but has announced new itineraries for next year, as well as a phased return to service later this year.
Royal Caribbean CEO says he rejects idea of the “new normal” for cruising
In a new video posted to YouTube, the CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Richard Fain, says he doesn’t like the idea of a “new normal” in cruising and won’t be adopting it […]
Silversea first to take delivery of new ship since pandemic began with Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its new cruise ship Silver Origin, the first to do so in-person since the pandemic began (Celebrity Cruises took delivery of Celebrity Apex remotely back in […]
Crystal Cruises’ new luxury expedition ship Crystal Endeavour delayed until 2021
The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has confirmed that its new expedition cruise ship Crystal Endeavour will be delayed until 2021 due to work stoppages at the MV Werften shipyard.
Norwegian Cruise Line first to detail anti-COVID-19 measures aboard ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has become the first of the major cruise companies to provide details about the measures it will take to combat the spread of Coronavirus once cruising resumes.
Carnival Corp. CEO talks about how social distancing might work on cruise ships
As virology experts and epidemiologists continue to study Coronavirus, informing the containment measures being enacted around the world, Carnival Corporation has also been considering how it can mitigate the spread of the […]
Saga Cruises’ second newbuild Spirit of Adventure latest new ship to be delayed
Spirit of Adventure, Saga Cruises latest new cruise ship, will not be delivered on time and will not debut in August as planned according to a statement from Saga.
Canada cancels remainder of 2020 cruise season over Coronavirus concerns
Canada has announced the extension until October of a ban on cruise ships with a passenger capacity greater than 100, effectively cancelling the remainder of its cruise season.
Carnival Corp. has no plans to consolidate or downsize any of its cruise lines
Despite the extraordinary cost of the ongoing global cruise shutdown for its nine cruise brands, Carnival Corporation has no plans to downsize or consolidate, says CEO and President Arnold Donald.
Odyssey of the Seas gets her Azipods as Meyer-Werft returns to work
Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship, Odyssey of the Seas, had her multidirectional Azipods installed this week at the Meyer-Werft shipyard.
P&O Cruises to dry-dock new LNG mega ship Iona during global cruise shutdown
P&O Cruises is sending Iona into dry-dock for routine inspection work ahead of an expected delivery date in June.
Royal Caribbean CEO explains why cruise line hasn’t yet released anti-COVID protocols
Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises took to YouTube Tuesday to explain why the world’s second-largest cruise company, unlike many other businesses, has not publicly released new operating protocols […]
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.
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