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 […]
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 […]
Cruise passenger numbers in 2020 may sink to 2006 levels amid global shutdown
The UNWTO (World Tourism Organisation) has outlined the potential impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global tourism sector, giving the first meaningful indication of the damage to the cruise industry.
Royal Caribbean sending Allure of the Seas for slimmed-back dry-dock
Allure of the Seas will get her day in dry-dock after all, but it won’t be the major US $165-million refurbishment that was originally envisioned, according to reports by local media in […]
Carnival Cruise Line will resume operations with just eight of its 26 ships
Carnival Cruise Line has provided an update on how it will resume service once no sail orders from the CDC are lifted, with plans to operate just eight ships initially.
Royal Caribbean Cruises CEO says ‘goal posts keep shifting’ gives update on cash burn
Royal Caribbean Cruises, the company that owns Royal Caribbean International, as well as Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, Silversea and several other cruise lines, is burning through up to US $275-million per month amid […]
Norwegian Cruise Line gets cash boost to fund year-long cruise shutdown
After initiating a series of credit facilities, securing a US $400-million investment and launching new shares, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings says it is now in a position to weather the cruise shut […]
New cruise ship deliveries and refits delayed due to Coronavirus shutdowns
The Coronavirus pandemic caused a global shutdown of the cruise industry, but also forced work to stop at cruise shipyards across Europe, where the world’s new cruise ships are being built.
US Congress opens investigation into Carnival Corporation’s handling of Coronavirus
The US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has sent a letter to Carnival Corporation President and CEO Arnold Donald informing him that an investigation has been opened into the cruise company’s […]
Is it irresponsible to go on a cruise in the post-COVID-19 era?
The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken confidence in the safety of cruising unlike any other event in history, leaving cruise lines scrambling to make this type of holiday safe once more.
Royal Caribbean’s new cruise terminal in Galveston put on hold
The new cruise terminal being built in Galveston for Royal Caribbean International will open at least a year late, according to the minutes of a meeting of the Wharves Board of Trustees.
Coronavirus pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on cruise ship design
The design of cruise ships is likely to change in future due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to AMK Architecture & Design.
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings seeks additional credit
The world’s second- and third-largest cruise companies are seeking new means by which to fund the company through the current operations shutdown due to Coronavirus.
Norwegian cuts salaries, moves to four day work week to control costs amid shutdown
Norwegian Cruise Line, the third-largest cruise company in the world, has announced it is cutting salaries for its permanent employees by 20% and moving to a four day work week for all […]
AIDAprima cruise ship lights up with message of thanks for Dubai
AIDAprima, a mega cruise ship belonging to German cruise line AIDA Cruises, lit up with a message of thanks to Dubai for all its help during the Coronavirus pandemic, as she departed […]
Carnival Corp. says it has budgeted for ‘worst case scenario’ in global cruise shutdown
Carnival Corporation has more than enough cash on hand to survive the current global shutdown of the cruise industry, even assuming a ‘worst case scenario’, according to CEO Arnold Donald.
Enchanted Princess delivery delayed due to shipyard shutdown in Italy
Princess Cruises has announced that the delivery of its new mega-ship Enchanted Princess has been delayed due to the ongoing Coronavirus in Italy, which has caused much of the country’s economy to […]
Royal Caribbean lets go a quarter of US workforce, executives agree to pay cut
Royal Caribbean Cruises, the parent company of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, TUI Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara and Silversea, is laying off 26% of its US-based workforce.
Princess Cruises extends global shutdown of cruise operations until June 30th
Princess Cruises, arguably the cruise lines hardest hit by the global Coronavirus pandemic, has announced that all cruises worldwide will be suspended until June 30th.