Multiple Cruise Lines Announce 2020 Black Friday Deals
Several cruise lines have started to announce their Black Friday sales. From reduced cruise fares to extra perks and onboard spending money, you don’t want to miss out on booking during these promotions. Here’s the rundown for each cruise line that is running a Black Friday sale: Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian is touting its Black […]
First Carnival Cruise Ship is Back in Miami
It could be considered a homecoming of sorts as the Carnival Horizon cruise ship returned to Miami early Monday morning to prepare for returning to service. Horizon is the first Carnival Cruise Line vessel that is scheduled to return to sailing. The ship can be seen docked on the PortMiami webcam. What Happens Next? Last […]
Southern vs. Eastern Caribbean Cruise: What’s The Difference?
You know you want to sail to the Caribbean, but do you want to take a Southern or an Eastern Caribbean cruise? When people think of a Caribbean cruise, Puerto Rico and Aruba typically come to mind. But it’s such a large area that most cruises don’t even scratch the surface of the dozens of […]
CDC Elevates Cruise Ship Travel Warning to ‘Very High’
On Saturday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control elevated its warning for cruise travel to ‘Level 4 Very High’ and suggested that people avoid cruise ships. The change in status comes just weeks after the CDC lifted the no-sail order, replacing it with a new order for passenger ships carrying over 250 guests. The CDC […]
How To Send Carnival Crew Members a Christmas Card
Carnival Cruise Line is connecting passengers and crew members in an effort to brighten the holiday season for both. Operation Happy Holidays Thanks to the global health crisis, many cruise lovers won’t be able to spend the holidays with our loved ones this year. The same holds true for crew members currently stationed aboard Carnival […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of November 15, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of November 15, 2020 where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Carnival Cruise Line has canceled all cruises through January 31, 2021. The news is unsurprising, as the cruise line plans a gradual return to service […]
9 Reasons Cruise Travel Will Rebound in 2021
Global travel and tourism took a terrible battering in 2020. Arguably the world’s largest industry in terms of employment and economic impact, travel has also been the hardest hit, with planes and ships grounded, borders locked down, and travelers told to stay close to home. For those who love to explore the world, 2020 has […]
Holland America Cancels Into Spring 2021, Works on Protocols
Carnival Corporation’s (CCL) Holland America Line has extended cruise cancellations through March 31, 2021. The line is also canceling a number of longer voyages, including those that are 8+ nights that call at a U.S. port through November 1, 2021. The news follows sister brand Princess Cruises who also canceled voyages through March 2021 early […]
Princess Cancels All Cruises Through March 2021
Carnival Corporation’s (CCL) Princess Cruises has canceled all sailings through March 31, 2021, saying it will spend the time from now to then preparing to meet rigorous new CDC health and safety requirements. The line has also canceled all cruises longer than seven days sailing in and out of United States ports through November 1, […]
Royal Caribbean Crew Member: ‘Things Are Starting To Happen’
A Royal Caribbean crew member who attracted over two million views for daily video blogs as the cruise industry lockdown began, now says he’s happy to see an industry on its way to recovery. “There are signs that are finally suggesting that in the cruising industry things are starting to actually happen,” says Chris Wong, […]