Why Are Cruises To Nowhere Illegal in the USA?
A cruise to nowhere by definition is a short itinerary that sails roundtrip from a port of call without making any stops. Essentially, the ship leaves port and sails in a big circle only to return a day or two later. This type of cruise was generally most common when a short itinerary was needed […]
Carnival Begins Restaffing Ships in Hope of December Return
Carnival Cruise Line is beginning the process of restaffing its ships as part of their plan for a phased relaunch that could begin as early as December. Another Good Sign For the Cruise Industry Indonesian maritime staffing agency CTI announced on its Facebook page yesterday that several Carnival team members had departed Jakarta en route […]
CDC Issues Updated Cruise Warning as No-Sail Set To Expire
Even as cruising has relaunched overseas and several U.S. lines are hoping to welcome guests by the end of the year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a new warning which could throw a wrench into the resumption of cruises. What the CDC Warning Says With the current no-sail order set to expire […]
What To Know Before Buying This $25,000 Cruise Ship Condo
Last week, we told you about a cruise ship offering the opportunity to bid on a condo-style stateroom for a starting price of $25,000. Now, with the first batch of staterooms slated to be auctioned off beginning November 5th, the company hoping to turn an anchored ship into a thriving community has begun fleshing out […]
Maritime Law: The One Change That Could Save The Cruise Industry
For over 100 years, U.S. legislation called The Jones Act has dictated that only American-owned, crewed, registered and built ships can transport cargo between U.S. ports. An even older law — the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 — bans foreign-registered ships from transporting passengers between ports in the U.S. How do these rules impact […]
Travel During A Pandemic: Disney Springs Hotel Stay
When you write about travel for a living, you learn a lot about not only the world around you, but how to navigate it safely. That’s proven to be especially helpful during the pandemic, during which I’ve stayed in numerous hotels while I wait for cruise ships to sail again. (And when they do, you […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of October 18, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of October 18, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Royal Caribbean celebrated its first ship returning to service. Quantum of the Seas plans to set sail from Singapore on December 1, and the line is […]
The Controversial Technology That Could Change Cruising Forever
Not all cruisers were onboard when cruise lines started moving toward a more technology-driven experience. As wearable tech like the Princess Ocean Medallion was introduced, some pushed back over various concerns, chief among them privacy issues. Among other criticisms, some guests didn’t like the idea that cruise lines could use the wearable tech as a […]
The Rule Change That Could Save Alaska’s 2021 Cruise Season
More than 1.3 million expected cruise ship passengers did not arrive in Alaska in 2020 due to the industry-wide shutdown that began in March and largely continues to this day. What was ramping up to be another sold-out season for one of the world’s most desirable cruise destinations turned into a lost year. Don Young, the […]
Royal Caribbean Makes Changes to Winter 2021/2022 Cruise Schedule
Royal Caribbean has announced their revised winter 2021 to 2022 sailing schedule, based on market research as well as guest and travel agent feedback. It includes new itineraries in the Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand. The changes are as follows: Bahamas & Caribbean Instead of homeporting in Galveston, Texas for the first time, Allure of […]