There are encouraging signs in the Caribbean that some destinations may soon start opening up to cruise ships, possibly providing the US cruise market with a way to emulate the limited resumption […]
Caribbean shows signs of preparing to open in possible boost to US cruise market
What a post-Covid-19 recession might mean for the cruise industry
During the last financial crisis in 2008, none of the major cruise lines failed, and the travel sector proved largely resilient, but this crisis is far deeper, and hitting the industry much […]
8 key takeaways from MSC Cruises’ return to service in the Mediterranean
What is it like cruising during the pandemic and is it even worth it, if you’re able to?
Costa Cruises introduces two new cruise itineraries as it resumes cruises in Med
Costa Cruises has introduced two new cruise itineraries, departing from Italian and still exclusively for Italian residents only, as it resumes cruising in the Mediterranean alongside MSC, AIDA and TUI.
Carnival brings back Celebration name for second Excel-class mega ship
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Excel-class mega cruise ship will been named Carnival Celebration in recognition of the fact that its 2022 delivery will coincide with Carnival’s 50th anniversary.
Fred Olsen to retire Boudicca and Black Watch after Holland America acquisitions
Fred Olsen Cruise Line has announced it will be retiring its classic cruise ships Boudicca and Black Watch after taking delivery of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, which it recently acquired from Holland America […]
MSC CEO says line committed to newbuild program as new Seaside Evo floated out
MSC Cruises has celebrated a major construction milestone for its new Seaside Evo-class cruise ship MSC Seashore, as she was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
At least 86% of cruise passengers say they plan to cruise again in 2021
A survey conducted by leading cruise booking company Cruise Compete has reported that the vast majority of cruise passengers, 86.6%, are likely to cruise again in 2021.
Another major cruise company is in financial distress, suspends debt repayments
Genting Hong Kong, which operates the Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises brands, has asked its creditors to negotiate a debt restructuring as it seeks to prevent bankruptcy amid the worldwide cruise industry […]
Holland America Line opens bookings for its 2021 Grand Africa voyage
Holland America Line is planning to go ahead with its 2021 Grand Africa voyage, a 71-day cruise aboard Zaandam departing Fort Lauderdale on October 10th, 2021, calling at 18 African ports and […]
Carnival reveals video of Mardi Gras rollercoaster in action
Mardi Gras will be the largest, most advanced and most exciting cruise ship ever launched by Carnival Cruise Lines, and now they’ve finally shown us one of its most thrilling features in […]
India slashes port fees by 70% as it looks to attract cruise traffic back to Mumbai
India’s Ministry of Shipping has announced an immediate reduction in port charges for the cruise industry ranging from 60% to 70% as part of efforts to attract cruise traffic back to country […]
Princess reshuffles first ever cruises in South America and Antarctica
Princess Cruises has confirmed that its plans to cruise in South America and Antarctica for the first time are going ahead, despite the need to reshuffle ships and itineraries due to the […]
Dubai cruise season gets go-ahead from Dubai Tourism for 2020/21 amid pandemic
Dubai suspended cruises to and from the city, along with all other ports in the UAE, back in March to stop the spread of coronavirus, but now its preparing to open up […]
More cruise lines looking at mandatory rapid covid testing, raising key questions
An increasing number of cruise lines are considering rapid COVID-19 testing as part of a basket of enhanced health and safety protocols for the resumption of cruising, but key questions for passengers […]
Carnival Corp says it has enough cash on hand for another year of no cruising
Carnival Corporation has access to US $7.9-billion in cash and cash equivalents, according to a regulatory filing last week, giving the world’s largest cruise company enough money to remain afloat for another […]
Growing number of mainstream cruise lines begin cancelling cruises into 2021
An increasing number of major cruise lines dependent on passengers from the United States have begun cancelling their entire 2020 program, reflecting growing pessimism about the coronavirus situation in the United States.
Europe leads the global cruise industry back to sea
The European cruise is the first to open up substantially as European nations begin to get a hold on the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED: Damage to cruise industry from coronavirus captured in a single […]
Costa announces that resumption of cruises will only be available to Italian residents
Costa Cruises has modified its cruise resumption plans, with the announcement that bookings will only be available to Italian residents initially, and both itineraries will only visit Italian ports, instead of Greece […]
Which cruise line is burning through the most money per ship during shutdown?
The world’s three biggest cruise companies, representing almost 80% of the market, are burning through US $33-million every single day during the global shutdown in cruises, amounting to a combined US $1-billion […]
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