The Royal Caribbean-owned Spanish cruise line Pullmantur has filed for insolvency, according to a statement from Cruises Investment Holding, which owns 51% of the line.
Spanish cruise line Pullmantur declares bankruptcy amid global cruise shutdown
Princess Cruises is sending Majestic Princess to Los Angeles for 2021/22 season
Princess Cruises has added Majestic Princess to its five-ship line-up for the US West Coast during 2021/22 cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries from Los Angeles to Mexico and destinations on the California […]
American cruise industry will remain shut down until at least mid-September
Although the CDC’s no sail order for cruise ships will expire in July, the Cruise Lines International Association has announced that cruise lines will voluntarily extend the suspension until September 15th.
First hull section of Virgin Voyages’ third ship takes to the water
Virgin Voyages announced via social media that the first of several hull sections for its third cruise ship was now in the water, just days after celebrating the float for its second […]
Carnival Corporation group to retire at least six cruise ships by September
Carnival Corporation will retire six cruise ships within the next 90 days, according to the company’s second quarter earnings results released on June 18th.
Royal Caribbean switches Venice with Ravenna for 2021 summer cruise season
With growing uncertainty over the future of tourism, and especially cruise tourism, in the city of Venice, Royal Caribbean has pre-emptively dropped the city as a homeport for the summer 2021 season.
All three NCL-owned cruise lines extend cruise suspension through September
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that all three of its cruise brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will remain in lockdown until at least September 30th, […]
Costa reportedly preparing largest ships Diadema and Smeralda for Med in August
Costa Cruises may be planning for a return to cruising, with its two largest ships, Costa Diadema and the newer, larger Costa Smeralda being prepared for deployment in the Mediterranean.
Virgin Voyages floats out second cruise ship Valiant Lady at Fincantieri
The second cruise ship under construction for newcomer cruise line Virgin Voyages has touched water for the first time, marking a major construction milestone.
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.