The New Health Visa You’ll Need To Visit The Bahamas
If you’re planning on visiting The Bahamas, you’ll now need to purchase a health travel visa, or be denied entry into the islands. Effective November 1, any visitor entering The Bahamas is required to purchase a health travel visa, complete a daily health questionnaire, and carry with them at all times proof of a negative […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Remainder of 2020 Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced this morning that they are canceling all sailings through December 31, 2020. This includes Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises. The news comes after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control lifted the no sail order on Friday afternoon, but implemented a new conditional sailing order. […]
Carnival Removes December Cruises from Website
Although Carnival Cruise Line has repeatedly insisted they hope to be sailing before the end of the year, they recently removed all December sailings from their website. This comes only days after the Centers for Disease Control allowed the no-sail ban to expire while putting in place a series of strict guidelines that each ship […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of October 25, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of October 25, 2020 where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. The CDC lifted the No Sail Order at last, though this doesn’t mean cruises resume today. Instead, the CDC and U.S. Department of Health and […]
Explained: The CDC ‘Conditional Sailing’ Order for Cruise Ships
On October 30, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control lifted the cruise ship ban in North America, but just because the no sail order has expired it doesn’t mean cruising will resume on November 1. READ: CDC Lifts Cruise Ship Ban, Restrictions Apply Instead, the CDC, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Health and […]
Royal Caribbean Crew’s Return to Ship Documented [VIDEO]
As the cruise industry slowly begins to ramp up around the world, crew members have started returning to their ships. It’s a complicated process, involving special government clearances, multiple quarantines and lots of new procedures once they’re returned to their position. Among them is Royal Caribbean Audio/Visual Tech Riley Tench, who works aboard Quantum of […]
CDC ‘Conditional Sail’ Framework: What Does it Mean For Cruising?
The return of cruising from American ports will be careful and cautious under a framework just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One day before a ‘No Sail’ order was set to expire on October 31, the CDC issued an updated ‘conditional’ sailing order that will allow “a phased resumption of cruise […]
CDC Lifts Cruise Ship Ban, Restrictions Apply
The Centers for Disease Control has lifted the no-sail order, but that doesn’t mean passengers will be able to jump onto ships in the immediate future. Instead, when the no-sail order expires this weekend, it will be replaced by a “Framework for Conditional Sailing Order.” WHAT DOES IT MEAN?: The CDC ‘Conditional Sailing’ Order for […]
The Titanic Wreck Site Opens to Tourists in 2021
For the first time in 15 years, those fascinated by the legendary sinking of the Titanic will have an opportunity to explore the cruise ship’s remains first hand. But only a handful of people will be given clearance, and the once-in-a-lifetime adventure won’t come cheap. How Much The Experience Will Cost According to Bloomberg News, […]
Canada Bans Cruise Ships Until Early 2021, No Real Impact
Canada has announced the extension of a ban on cruise ships carrying more than 100 passengers and crew through February 28, 2021. “The Government of Canada is working hard to ensure Canada’s transportation system remains safe,” said Minister of Transport Marc Garneau in a statement. “The extension of these temporary measures for cruise ships and […]