Viking Cruises Suspends All Sailings Until May
In a stunning move, Viking Cruises announced that they will stop sailing until at least May 1. “COVID-19 Has Made Travel Exceedingly Complicated” In an emotional video, Viking chairman Torstein Hagen shared the news personally, saying that over the past 23 years, he felt the company’s guests and employees had become “one large Viking family.” […]
Norwegian Accused Of Allegedly Lying To Would-Be Cruisers
In a shocking report, the Miami New Times claims to have uncovered E-mails showing that Norwegian Cruise Line managers urged their sales staff to provide misinformation in order to close bookings. How They’re Told Respond To Coronavirus Concerns The New Times says that they’ve been forwarded E-mails from managers giving salespeople specific canned responses they’re […]
Virgin Voyages Cancels Additional Scarlet Lady Events
The rocky roll-out of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady continues, with the new line cancelling Miami media events “in light of the current global headlines.” “We Have Absolutely No Health Concerns” Virgin had originally planned a two-night event during which the ship would not actually sail, but guests would have a chance to check out the […]
Italy Quarantine Forces Carnival Radiance to Cancel Ports
With much of Italy under quarantine, Carnival Cruise Line has had to change the upcoming itinerary for Carnival Radiance. While the ship will still sail several Mediterranean cruises out of Barcelona before heading to Port Canaveral, guests won’t be stopping ports such as Sicily, Naples and Rome. Where The Ship Will Now Sail In a […]