Royal Caribbean International has been forced to delay the inaugural cruises from the US aboard its new cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas due to COVID-19 cases among eight of her crew.
Odyssey of the Seas debut US cruises pushed back a month due to crew COVID cases
New luxury expedition line Atlas Ocean Voyages to sail maiden cruise from Egypt
The new luxury expedition cruise line Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced summer 2021 itineraries for its first expedition ship, World Navigator.
Royal Caribbean cuts steel for first LNG-powered new ship Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has marked the start of construction of its new cruise ship Icon of the Seas, the first of three Icon-class vessels to be built at the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku.
Disney Cruise Line confirms private island expansion amid fleet growth
Despite the unprecedented disruption to the cruise industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney Cruise Line is pushing ahead with plans to open a second private island cruise destination in the Caribbean.
Who covers the medical and quarantine costs if you catch COVID-19 on a cruise?
While taking a cruise in the post-COVID era is largely as safe as other forms of travel and tourism, according to statistics, its still important for passengers to plan for the worst […]
Ship Preview: MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa is MSC Cruises’ largest cruise ship to date, with 13 dining venues, 6 specialty restaurants, the world’s longest slide at sea, an interior promenade, 6 pools, 14 whirlpools, an […]
New Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras to sail maiden voyage July 31st
Carnival Cruise Line has finally revealed details of the maiden voyage for its new mega cruise ship Mardi Gras, with the ship due to sail its first passenger voyage from Port Canaveral […]
Holland America Line cancels some European cruises and delays Rotterdam debut
Holland America Line has delayed the maiden cruise of its new cruise ship Rotterdam as part of a wider cancellation of select cruises in Europe aboard Nieuw Statendam and Volendam.
MSC Cruises reveals its new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys, along with renderings
MSC Cruises is joining the big leagues, going toe-to-toe with the Big Three cruise lines in terms of its cruise product, as well as its subsidiaries, with the launch of its new […]
Here’s what the numbers say about whether it’s safe to cruise post-COVID
How many cruise passengers have caught COVID-19 aboard ships that have resumed service since the pandemic began? And is it safe to take a cruise yet? Here’s what the numbers say.
MSC Cruises reveals US cruise restart plans, including itineraries to new private island
MSC Cruises has announced its restart plans for cruising from U.S. ports beginning this August, with Caribbean itineraries that include port calls at its new private island in the Bahamas.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces US cruise restart plans for additional ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced additional itineraries as part of its US cruise resumption plans, with ships due to sail from Port Canaveral, Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle.
UAE residents now able to cruise from Athens and Barcelona without quarantine
The resumption of cruises from Barcelona and Athens is now available for booking by UAE passengers, after both Spain and Greece agreed to quarantine travel for vaccinated UAE residents.
MSC gets approval for development of new cruise terminal in Barcelona
MSC Cruises has obtained the final approval for the development of its new cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona by the port’s Board of Directors.
Hurtigurten reveals 93-day Pole to Pole grand voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen
Most cruise lines sail grand voyages that circumnavigate part or all of the globe, visiting the tropics in all seven seas, but Hurtigurten is taking a different approach, with a three-month Pole […]
Royal Caribbean to resume cruises from the US in time for Fourth of July weekend
Royal Caribbean has announced a six-ship line-up for its return to cruising from the United States, beginning with a Fourth of July weekend sailing aboard Freedom of the Seas.
Carnival Magic completes dry-dock, debuting all-new Carnival Cruise Line livery
Carnival Magic has left dry-dock at the shipyard in Marseilles, France, revealing the new Carnival Cruise Line livery that is being rolled out across the fleet.
Silversea Cruises announced Alaskan and Iceland itineraries for summer 2021
Silversea Cruises will homeport Silver Muse in Seattle for the summer, sailing roundtrip to Alaska, while Silver Shadow will circumnavigate Iceland.
New Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras makes American debut in Port Canaveral
Mardi Gras, the largest cruise ship ever built for Carnival Cruise Line, has made her US debut in Port Canaveral.
Royal Caribbean ships Allure and Symphony of the Seas approved for test cruises
The CDC has given approval for two of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships, Allure of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas, to conduct simulated voyages as part of the cruise resumption process […]
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