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.
Carnival Corp. has no plans to consolidate or downsize any of its cruise lines
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 […]
Six cruise destinations that may not open until 2021
With lockdowns being eased, and at least a few cruise destinations talking about welcoming cruise ships back in the next few months, the industry looks set to get back on its feet […]
South Africa’s cruise infrastructure projects to remain paused under Level 4 lockdown
Various projects to upgrade South Africa’s cruise infrastructure will remain paused under Level 4 lockdown, according to a media statement from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
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.
Silversea Cruises announces delivery delays for Silver Moon and Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises has confirmed that two of its new cruise ships, Silver Moon and Silver Origin, will face delivery delays due to disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Bahamas likely to be first cruise destination to reopen for tourists
The Bahamas may reopen to cruise tourists by July 1st, according to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, depending on the finalisation of health and safety protocols.
South African crew aboard Island Princess sing national anthem as they finally arrive home
Princess Cruises’ South African crew members have finally been repatriated home after more than two months in limbo when the global cruise industry was shut down due to Coronavirus. Princess Cruises was […]
Carnival Corporation thanks customers for ‘outpouring of support’ amid shutdown
On the same day that Carnival Corporation was forced to lay off or furlough thousands of US-based employees across all nine of its cruise lines, the President and CEO of the company […]
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line plan to drop cruise ship buffet
Two of the world’s leading cruise companies, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, have indicated that they will resume cruises without the traditional cruise ship buffet, as part of efforts to prevent […]
Big four cruise lines begin mass layoffs of US staff to cut costs during shutdown
Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises have announced mass layoffs of staff in the United States.
Silversea send new expedition ship for sea trials despite global cruise shutdown
While the entire cruise industry went into lockdown in April, suspending cruises globally and preparing for a long wait for cruises to resume, Silversea forged ahead with plans to bring its new […]
Norwegian outlines plans for phased return to service, aims for 2022 recovery
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will resume service with much fewer ships at sea, according to details of the cruise company’s plans shared on its first quarter earnings call.
Costa Smeralda first ship to ever conduct LNG bunkering in Port of Marseille
Costa Cruises new LNG-powered mega cruise ship Costa Smeralda has carried out the first ever LNG “ship-to-ship” bunkering operation (re-fueling) in France.
Seychelles bans cruise ship arrivals until at least 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns
The Seychelles has banned all cruise ships until the end of 2021 as part of efforts to prevent a second wave of Coronavirus, according to a statement by Didier Dogley, the Minister […]
Strong demand exists for future cruises despite COVID-19 pandemic concerns
While cruise ships were adversely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic as it spread globally earlier this year, forcing the entire industry to shut down, there remains strong demand from passengers for future […]
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