Disney Cruise Line Cancels Departures Through July 27
Disney Cruise Line said that all sailings are canceled through at least July 27, 2020. Previously, Disney pushed cruise cancellations into June. A statement on Disney’s website read, “With the well-being of our Guests, Crew Members and Cast Members our top priority, and in line with direction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of May 10, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our podcast, and recent YouTube videos for the Week of May 10, 2020. 1. Carnival Corporation has made the difficult decision to lay off and furlough a number of employees. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first to do this in […]
Should I Buy Cruise Line Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance is usually offered by the cruise line when you book your cruise, or as an add-on shortly after your purchase. But should you purchase the cruise line insurance or buy it yourself? We’ll explore the differences in this article. Purchasing travel insurance will protect you in the event you need to cancel your […]
Carnival Corporation Lays Off and Furloughs Employees
(Updated May 15, 2020 8:58 a.m. ET) Carnival Corporation (CCL) announced on Thursday morning that a round of layoffs and furloughs are coming. The North American brands consist of Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and Princess Cruises. In a press release, the company said they are taking steps to strengthen its liquidity through […]
What is Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance is more important now than ever, and a policy including a Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) provision is a great way to add extra protection to your vacation. Most policies offering this type of coverage require purchasing the insurance within 14 days of the initial deposit on your trip. This benefit includes reimbursement […]
Norwegian CEO Gives Insight into Cruise Line’s Future
On Thursday morning, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) released its first-quarter earnings, followed by an earnings call led by company President and CEO Frank Del Rio. The call covered the company as a whole, representing Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Before the shutdown, Norwegian was experiencing recording bookings at higher […]
Cruise Line Considers Ditching Traditional Buffet
Could cruise ship buffets soon go the way of the long-extinct dodo bird? One cruise line executive said that seems likely, at least for the time being, during a chat with travel advisors. The Future Of Cruise Buffets The topic came up during Royal Caribbean’s most recent Coffee Chat, hosted by Senior Vice President of […]
Top Cruise Line Exec Unexpectedly Steps Down
In a surprising move, Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford announced Tuesday that he would be leaving his post as of the end of May. Elsewhere under the Carnival Corporate umbrella, it was announced that Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn since 2011, would also be stepping down at the end of May. As with Ashford, […]
Cruise-Hating Journalist Triggers Backlash
It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Times writer David Lazarus knew exactly what he was doing when he wrote an inflammatory piece about cruise ships. On top of that, he (or an equally savvy editor) even gave it the headline, “The Cruise Industry Is Sinking. I’m Okay With That.” Haters Gonna Hate After all, […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Bookings Through 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a slate of new sailings departing between 2021 and 2023. Included among the sailings are trips to over 20 new destinations around the world. Where Their Ships Will Be Going For the thousands of passengers who recently had cruises cancelled and now have Future Cruise Credits burning a hole in […]