Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of November 8, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of November 8, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. SeaDream’s SeaDream I has already canceled its current sailing as well as the next sailing after several people on board tested positive for COVID-19. The cruise was […]
US Lawmakers Push to Reinstate Cruise Ship Ban After Outbreak
In the wake of Sea Dream Cruises’ botched restart of Caribbean sailings out of Barbados, two politicians are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reinstate the cruise ship ban that was lifted late last month. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, and Representative Doris Matsui, a Democrat from […]
9 Cruise Line Private Islands and Where They Are Located
Looking for a port less traveled? Perhaps one that won’t have six ships in port on the same day? Your best bet is to book an itinerary that stops at a cruise line private island. These private destination paradises offer the ultimate beach day with smaller crowds, no fights for a beach lounger, and meals […]
Carnival Files To Raise $1.5 Billion Through Equity Offering
As Carnival Corporation continues to burn through cash — to the tune of more than $500 million per month — the company has announced a $1.5 billion “at-the-market” equity offering in conjunction with J.P. Morgan Securities and Goldman Sachs & Co. In October, Carnival Corporation announced a $2.8 billion loss for the third quarter ended […]
Why We’re Angry About the Latest Cruise Ship COVID Outbreak
For months, we’ve been writing about the precautions that will be put in place when ships are once again able to sail from U.S. ports. Among the many protocols which have now been established, three simple and obvious ones have topped the list: testing, social distancing, and mask-wearing. So when pictures of maskless passengers and […]
Mask-Free Cruise Ship Forced To Cancel Caribbean Voyage
The SeaDream I has been forced to cancel its current cruise as well as the next sailing due to several passengers onboard the voyage testing positive for coronavirus. The ship returned to Barbados late Wednesday night. The 53 guests currently onboard have been quarantined in their staterooms since yesterday afternoon after one guest wasn’t feeling […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Documents Returning to Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a new docuseries that will invite the public to enjoy a front-row seat to the line’s return to the high seas. “EMBARK – The Series” will kick off with two episodes that showcase the iconic Broadway and West End-caliber entertainment found across the line’s fleet. The first episode invites viewers […]
Carnival Says Breeze and Horizon Likely First Cruise Ships Back
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed on Wednesday that Carnival Breeze and Carnival Horizon will likely be the first two ships returning to service when the company resumes sailings. During Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld 2020 virtual conference, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said that those two ships will be the first two sailings from PortMiami and Port […]
Family River Cruises: Which River Cruise Lines Are Best for Kids?
River cruising is becoming increasingly popular with families and multigenerational groups, particularly kid-friendly river cruises in Europe. On these enriching river cruises for families, adults and kids of all ages can bond while enjoying a rich variety of cultural, adventure and learning experiences. Small ship family riverboat cruises offer a relaxing way for families to […]
Volunteer to Sail on a Royal Caribbean Test Cruise
Royal Caribbean has announced that they are looking for volunteers to help get its cruise ships sailing again. The news first broke on the company’s Facebook Page where it said, “Can’t wait to cruise? You’re in the right place. This is your one-stop-shop for updates and next steps about joining us on a simulated cruise […]