After US Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio and Dan Sullivan introduced the CRUISE Act to compel the CDC to resume US cruises, Congresswoman Doris Matsui and US Senator Richard Blumenthal have sent […]
US politicians send CDC letter urging agency to keep cruise sector closed
US Senators introduce CRUISE Act to resume sailings from United States
Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, as well as Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska, have introduced the CRUISE Act, which is aimed at revoking the CDC’s current Conditional Sailing Order.
Cruise pressure pays off as CDC changes Conditional Sailing Order
The pressure on the CDC from cruise line executives, trade unions, and elected officials appears to have prompted at least one initial change in the agency’s regulations regarding the Conditional Sailing Order.
Royal Caribbean is now the largest cruise line in the world
While it was anticipated several years ago that Royal Caribbean would eventually overtake Carnival Cruise Line as the largest cruise line in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic hastened the change.
British government releases guidelines for resuming international UK cruises
Cruise lines operating from British ports may soon be able to offer international UK cruises after the government’s Travel Taskforce released a report outlining the means by which cruises to foreign ports […]
New Disney cruise ship keel laid, delivery due in summer 2022
Despite cancelling its US and European cruise seasons, Disney Cruise Line is moving ahead with its new build program and has marked the keel laying of Disney Wish.
Carnival Corporation says cruise industry not being treated fairly by CDC
On a business update call, Arnold Donald, the CEO of Carnival Corporation, said that the cruise industry is not being treated fairly by the CDC compared to other transport sectors.
Virgin Voyages UK cruises announced for 2021 following cancellation of US season
Virgin Voyages UK cruises have finally been announced, with the world’s newest cruise line set to join eight others sailing out of the UK from the summer cruise season.
Middle East and Africa cruises feature on Costa Cruises 2022/23 program
Costa Cruises has released its 2022/23 cruise itineraries, with destinations including Middle East and Africa cruises, as well as Europe, the Mediterranean and South America.
Carnival and Royal Caribbean assist evacuation amid St Vincent volcano red alert
St Vincent has declared a red alert after geologists and seismologists warned that the La Soufrière volcano on the island could erupt at any moment.
All Disney cruises from the US and Europe have been cancelled until July
Disney Cruise Line has cancelled its cruises from US ports, as well as all cruises in Europe, until at least July, 2021. All cruises aboard Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder […]
Seabourn Mediterranean summer cruises from Greece announced for July
Seabourn, the luxury cruise line of Carnival Corporation, has announced it will be resuming services in the Mediterranean after agreeing a plan for roundtrip cruises with the Greek government.
Florida governor sues CDC to allow cruise restart in the US
The cruise industry and its supporters aren’t letting up the pressure on the CDC to allow a cruise restart in the US, with Florida now suing the federal government.
Silversea cruise restart set for June, but full vaccination required
Silversea Cruises has announced it will return to service with Silver Moon out of Greece, but will only be accepting bookings from fully vaccinated guests.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises until July, hints at Caribbean restart
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled all cruises until the end of June, citing ongoing uncertainty over when the CDC and US transport officials will allow cruises to resume from US ports.
Viking and Crystal announce plans to cruise from Iceland for 2021
Viking is joining Crystal in announcing plans to cruise from Iceland in 2021, while also confirming that it will be restarting cruises in Bermuda.
Norwegian Cruise Line restart announced in Mediterranean and Caribbean
A Norwegian Cruise Line restart is finally happening, with the cruise line confirming that it will put three ships back into service in the Caribbean and Mediterranean in 2021. Norwegian Joy, Jade […]
Caribbean benefits from 2021 US cruise restart uncertainty
Cruise lines are increasingly making moves to homeport their cruise ships in the Caribbean and offer fly-cruise packages to the North American market as US transportation and health authorities continue to assess […]
UK 2021 cruises going full steam ahead following government approvals
Just days after the British government indicated that it would once more allow cruise ships to sail from ports in England, several of the world’s largest cruise lines announced roundtrip UK 2021 […]
Royal Caribbean extends season in Singapore on Quantum of the Seas to 11 months
Royal Caribbean has hit the sweet spot in Singapore on Quantum of the Seas, with robust demand and close cooperation from tourism officials leading the cruise line to extend its season to […]
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