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Cruise Line Relaunching With Masks, Rapid Testing and More

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One of the major cruise lines hopes to begin welcoming guests later this summer if their newly-released health protocols are approved. The plan involves the use of rapid testing, the distribution of masks, and restrictions put upon shore excursions. Where The Ships Are Hoping To Sail This Summer MSC Cruises announced their hopes to sail […]

Cruise Line Kicks Off Modest 2020 Alaska Season

A bright blue iceberg floats in calm water, with Alaska's mountain range and snowy peaks in the background. The sky is overcast, and the Sawyer Glaciers in the distance blend seamlessly into the mountains, creating a breathtaking scene perfect for a memorable cruise.

On Saturday, small ship operator UnCruise Adventures set sail out of Juneau for the first Alaska cruise of the 2020 season. Truth be told, it’s also one of the few sailings of the Alaska season, with the bigger lines which usually bring thousands of cruisers to the area sidelined by the industry-wide shutdown.  Heading to […]

Stricken Norwegian Cruise Liner Cancels Next Sailing

The pristine cruise ship "Roald Amundsen," proudly christened and bearing the "Hurtigruten Tromsø" on its stern, sails through icy waters. With white and red accents, it navigates under cloudy skies with distant landmasses coming into view, echoing an expedition to Antarctica.

It was a rocky start for Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten as they are now investigating an outbreak onboard vessel MS Roald Amundsen.  How A Bad Situation Just Got Worse After several crew members were admitted to the hospital due to symptoms from what the line says was “a separate illness”, four of the ship’s […]

Norwegian Reclaiming Loyalty Points On Cancelled Cruises

A large, colorful Norwegian cruise ship sails through calm, deep-blue ocean waters under a clear, bright sky. The ship features multiple decks, extensive windows, and vibrant artwork painted on its hull, including swirls and abstract shapes.

Although most Norwegian Cruise Line guests received Latitudes rewards points for sailings that were cancelled by the industry-wide shutdown, those points will soon be reclaimed by the company. How The Error Happened Over the past few months, passengers who had their trips cancelled were surprised — in a good way — to learn that they […]

Designer Shares Pics, Details Of Carnival’s Dream Cruise Ship

A close-up view of a red and white Holland America cruise ship funnel on the upper deck, featuring a large, winged design. Blue panels and seating areas are visible on the deck below. The ship is surrounded by calm ocean waters under a clear, blue sky.

If you read the recent story about Carnival Cruise Line’s Pinnacle Project and immediately thought, “I need to know more about this ship,” today’s your day. Legendary Carnival designer Joseph Farcus provides us with pictures and schematics that offer details about the cruise ship that never sailed. What A Top-Deck Monorail Would Have Looked Like […]

Cruise Ships Asked To Leave PortMiami Ahead Of Hurricane Isaias

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With Hurricane Isaias expected to impact Florida’s eastern coast within 24 hours, PortMiami is officially under Port Condition Yankee. What this means, in layman’s terms, is that the U.S. Coast Guard has instructed all major vessels to leave port in preparation for the storm’s arrival. As a result, vessels — including cruise ships — will […]

The Incredible Carnival Cruise Ship You’ll Never Sail

A large white Holland America cruise ship with multiple decks sails in a calm ocean under a partly cloudy sky. The ship has colorful accents, including a distinctive red and blue funnel. Various amenities are visible on the upper decks.

Long before Carnival Cruise Line thought about putting a roller coaster on top of a ship, they toyed with the idea of a monorail. Although the Carnival Pinnacle never came to pass, elements of the ship influenced the direction in which the company — and, indeed, the industry itself — would soon be heading. This […]

Holland America Changes Name Of Cruise Ship, Releases Details

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Holland America will next year introduce a brand new ship with a very familiar name. Originally called the Ryndam, the currently-being-built vessel will now be known as Rotterdam, making it the seventh ship to sail with that moniker. Why They Changed The Ship’s Name The official countdown can begin now that Holland America has announced […]

Carnival Addresses Rumors They’re Selling Two Cruise Lines

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A day after confirming the name of two more ships it would be selling, Carnival Corporation shot down rumors that they would also be getting rid of two entire cruise lines. What Lines Carnival Was Rumored To Be Selling Carnival Corporation has been in the news quite a bit over the past few months in […]

Carnival Corp. Sells Two More Cruise Ships

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Financial documents released Wednesday indicate that two more ships — on top of the 13 previously announced — will soon be leaving the Carnival Corporate fleet. What We Know About The Move The news came as part of a financial disclosure filed Wednesday morning. The documents indicated that as part of the company’s “actions to […]