CDC Extends Cruise Ship Ban Through October 2020
The struggling cruise industry took another blow late Wednesday night as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended their no-sail order for another 30 days. While the previous order expired on September 30, the new one extends to October 31, 2020. READ: Carnival Cancels Most, But Not All Cruises, in 2020 Why […]
Princess Takes Delivery Of Fifth Royal-Class Cruise Ship
After months of delay, Princess Cruises took delivery of its brand new Royal-class cruise ship Enchanted Princess on Wednesday afternoon. Enchanted Princess is the 100th cruise ship built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. During a virtual event held at the shipyard, the ship was handed over to the cruise line with executives on hand from Fincantieri Monfalcone […]
Cruise With Confidence: Royal Caribbean Group Extends Program
Cruise lovers are eager to return to the seas, but many may be still holding back due to the current landscape. Royal Caribbean Group, the parent company of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Silversea and Azamara, is doing its part to ease concerns by extending the popular “Cruise With Confidence” program through November 30, 2020 for all […]
False Alarm: Multiple Re-Tests Confirm No Virus on Cruise Ship
The cruise industry is breathing a big sigh of relief after multiple re-tests found no trace of the virus aboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 6. On Monday, Greek authorities reported that a dozen crew members had tested positive for the virus. It was terrible news for both the line, which has taken extreme health and […]
CDC & White House to Decide Cruise Ship Ban by Friday
Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) hoped to extend their current no-sail order into 2021, it appears the White House will likely nix that notion. According to Axios news, quoting two sources familiar with meetings held in the White House’s situation room today, CDC head Robert Redfield said it was in the best interest […]
Virgin Voyages Cancels November 2020 Cruises
Virgin Voyages announced on Tuesday morning that they will be canceling all of its scheduled November 2020 cruises. “It Has Never Been A Matter Of If We Sail, But Rather When” In a letter to travel agents, the cruise line said, “As we continue to navigate what’s going on in the world, we’ve made the […]
5 Most European Cities In North America To Visit on a Cruise
A dream for many people in both the United States and Canada is to travel around Europe. The culture, the winding streets, corner cafés and a general joie de vivre are oh so inviting. But for many, the barriers to getting to Europe are, unfortunately, too much. Costs, time, fear of flying, and a number […]
Final Countdown: Will The CDC Lift The Ban On Cruise Ships?
The clock is ticking for the cruise industry as they await word from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on the status of the no sail order. The current no sail order is set to expire on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. READ MORE: Cruise Industry Begs CDC Not To Extend No Sail Order Under the […]
The Path To Reopening, Will Americans Cruise Next?
With the cruise industry ramping back up in Europe, we are getting a clearer picture of what cruising could look like in North America — pending government approval. A Great Start in Europe Blazing the path forward, MSC Cruises was the first major line to return to service in mid-August. Since then, the cruise line […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Releases 2023 Itineraries, Latitudes Offer
Norwegian Cruise Line has released a slew of new itineraries and as well as an offer which gives Latitudes members a 15 percent discount. Where Some of Your Favorite Ships Will Be Sailing From While it’s not entirely clear when Norwegian will actually begin sailing again, they’re definitely looking toward the future. The itineraries rolled […]