Why Princess Cruises Won’t Be Returning Until April 2021
While other cruise lines are only just now canceling sailings through the end of February, Princess Cruises axed voyages through March 31. One of the reasons they’re taking longer to kick-start sailings? So that they could continue rolling out the technology which will play a key role in supporting their new health and safety protocols. […]
Norwegian Details Second ‘Embark NCL Spotlight’ Episode
Norwegian Cruise Line will be debuting the second episode of its “Embark NCL Spotlight” web show on December 17 at 9 pm EST. The episode, entitled “Live from Broadway,” follows the first episode “The Choir of Man — Live From London,” which was viewed by over 500,000 people in its first week. This second episode […]
Carnival Cancels Through February 2021, Mardi Gras Cruise Delayed
Carnival Cruise Line announced Thursday morning that they will be suspending all February sailings, previously the line announced they canceled through January 31, 2020. The company also revealed new details about the plans for its latest mega-ship, the highly-anticipated Mardi Gras. Carnival Is Now Aiming For a March Return The news from Carnival comes on […]
Royal Caribbean Cancels All Cruises Through February 2021
Royal Caribbean announced this morning that it is canceling all sailings globally, except for Quantum and Spectrum of the Seas, through February 28, 2021. Sister line Celebrity Cruises has also canceled all cruises within the same time frame. In a statement on its website, the line said “At Royal Caribbean International, our guests and crew’s safety and well-being are […]
Quantum Leap: First Look At Cruising During Unusual Times
Cruise lovers and industry watchers around the world were watching closely yesterday as Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas became the first ship of the world’s second-largest cruise line to head out to sea with paying passengers. Nine long months after Royal Caribbean grounded its entire 26-ship fleet due to the global health crisis, Quantum’s […]
Norwegian Cancels All January, February 2021 Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that they will be canceling all January and February 2021 cruises. The newest round of cancellations means the line is now hoping to resume sailing in March. Even then, it will be a phased restart with only a few ships scheduled to sail. In early November, the company announced all […]
Carnival Horizon’s Return to Cruising Hits a Roadblock
Carnival Cruise Line’s plan to get Horizon up and running has hit a slight roadblock: An update provided on the Centers for Disease Control website on Tuesday showed that Carnival Horizon was one of several ships that did not receive an all-clear from the organization with regard to certain aspects of crew repatriation. What This […]
Christmas at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs [PHOTOS]
Every year, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs gets a Disney-sized makeover to celebrate the Christmas season. The decorations at the adventure-themed bar are so extensive, they could be considered an overlay — and the venue even gets a new name for the occasion: Jock Lindsey’s Holidays Bar. And of course, Jock Lindsey’s isn’t […]
Celebrity Will Sail Three Ships in Alaska for 2022 Cruise Season
Celebrity Cruises has revealed its 2022 Alaska schedule, with three ships sailing in the region. Sailings there will begin in early May, which is the earliest that Celebrity has ever begun their Alaska season. Alaska 2022 Cruise Highlights Sailing roundtrip from Vancouver, Celebrity Eclipse will offer seven-night cruises that allow viewing of Hubbard Glacier, as well […]
Royal Caribbean Sails First Cruise Since Industry Shutdown
It normally wouldn’t be a big deal to North American cruise lovers that a single ship is launching a series of short ‘cruises to nowhere’ from a port halfway around the world in Singapore. But these aren’t normal times. As a result, many eyes will be watching closely as Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas sets […]