Carnival European Brand Sides on Caution, Pauses Sailings
After only a week back at sea, Carnival Corporation’s German-brand AIDA Cruises has made the decision to pause voyages through the end of November. Citing the recent rise in cases in European countries, the cruise line is respecting Germany’s measures to mitigate the virus. READ: Second Carnival Brand Resumes Cruising in Europe The company said […]
Carnival Cruise Line Family Suffers a Tragic Loss
It is with a heavy heart we report that Captain Raffaele Gavino, who served as the top officer on several ships during his years with Carnival Cruise Line, has passed away. “He Was Truly a Man of the Sea” For many, the news came from another member of the Carnival family, Brand Ambassador John Heald, […]
Spotted: Port Everglades Cruise Terminal Upgrades [PHOTOS]
Port Everglades’ new 1,818-space parking garage will open in November, the port announced today on Twitter. Built between Cruise Terminals 2 and 4, the garage will serve Terminal 2, Princess Cruises’ prototype OCEAN Medallion terminal, offering a dedicated, air-conditioned bridge with moving sidewalks to whisk passengers to and from the terminal, with multiple elevator banks […]
Cruise Line CEO: “We Aren’t Just Suddenly Coming Back”
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain made it clear this morning that when cruise ships resume sailing from U.S. ports, it will not be done lightly. READ: CDC Lifts Cruise Ships Ban, Conditions Apply In fact, the resumption of services is being taken so seriously that they will be taking extreme precautions — even beyond […]
Former Carnival Cruise Ship Finds New Life in Asia
The former Carnival Fascination has been sold to a company in Asia and will not be going to the scrapyard, escaping the fate of three of its Fantasy-class sister ships. At this point, the ship’s new owner and role is unclear, though Cruise Industry News is reporting that Fascination will be en route from Cadiz, […]
As Expected, Royal Caribbean Reports Q3 Loss
As expected, Royal Caribbean Group’s third-quarter earnings report didn’t offer much in the way of good news, showing a loss of $1.3 billion. However, given the ever-increasing signs that a return to cruising is on the not-too-distant horizon, there was reason to believe that things were beginning to turn around. Of course, the call came […]
Virgin Onboards New Health Screening Technology For Voyage Safety
With its much-anticipated debut delayed by the global health crisis, Virgin Voyages is pulling out all the stops to provide a safe and healthy environment when it offers its first revenue cruises aboard Scarlet Lady, which are currently scheduled for January 3, 2021. The Richard Branson-owned “lifestyle travel brand” has selected ‘DeCurtis Shield’ as a […]
Florida Governor: ‘We Want to See Cruise Ships Sail Again’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants cruise ships sailing from the state’s ports again sooner rather than later, arguing that much has been learned about keeping people safe and that the many Floridians whose jobs rely on the industry need to put food on the table for their families. “We want to see the cruise ships […]
Princess Delays Restart of Down Under Cruises Until May 2021
Earlier this week, Princess Cruises said that they will be delaying the restart of cruising from Australia and New Zealand until at least May 31, 2021. The line cited ongoing uncertainty over when travel restrictions will be lifted as the key factor in its decision. An Australian ban on large cruise ships is currently due […]
Virgin Voyages Cancels Remaining 2020 Sailings
In a note to booked passengers and travel agents, Virgin Voyages has announced that it’s pushed back its return to cruising until January 2021. The new cruise line’s first ship Scarlet Lady was delivered to Virgin Voyages in February 2020, and was set to begin sailing from PortMiami in March. However, the ship’s inaugural voyage has been […]