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 […]
7 Things Cruisers Could Pay Extra For, But Shouldn’t
Long gone are the days when cruises were all-inclusive, but that doesn’t mean you have to shell out a lot of extra money once you’ve gotten on a ship. Cruise line executives love nothing more than to brag about how much they’ve been able to increase what’s called “onboard spending” over the past few years. […]
7 Reasons Your Travel Insurance Claim Could Be Denied
Whether or not to purchase travel insurance is a decision every cruiser has to make each time they plan a vacation. While we’ve always believed insurance to be both important and worth every penny, that’s truer now than it has ever been. Sure, there’s a very good chance you won’t actually need it, but if […]
Grand Cayman Not Ready To Welcome Cruise Lines Back
If Carnival Cruise Line moves forward with their plan to begin sailing on August 1, one place they will not be visiting is the Cayman Islands. This despite the fact the line’s website currently lists several sailings which include stops at Grand Cayman. The Caymans Won’t Open Until September, If Then Addressing questions regarding when […]
Breaking Down Cruise Line Financial Terms
The world has been closely monitoring the financial fate of the cruise industry. With ships unable to sail — and companies unable to generate revenue — we’ve all been getting a crash course in modern-day economics. If you’re like us, money on such a massive scale is not something you’ve regularly had to think about. […]
Princess Cruises, Holland America Announce More Cancellations
Citing a host of complications to global travel, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have announced another round of cancellations, including the remainder of their 2020 Alaska cruise seasons. Why They Made The “Extremely Difficult Decision” In an update to their website, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line, each of which operate under the Carnival […]
Good Financial News For Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced Wednesday that they have secured enough financing to keep them afloat for a year or longer, even if no ships were to sail during that time. How They Turned A Very Bad Situation Around This is a somewhat stunning reversal of fortunes, given that it was only a day ago […]
Three Norwegian Cruise Line Ships Temporarily Call Norfolk Home
Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships are calling Norfolk, Virginia home while they wait to resume cruises. By Monday evening, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Encore, and Norwegian Bliss were docked at the Portsmith Marine Terminal. The vessels will stay docked along the pier with the exception of heading to sea to take on water and returning shortly […]