Carnival Corp. Sells Six Cruise Ships, More To Come
Only a few days after Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald said there would definitely “be an acceleration of retirement of ships,” financial documents revealed that at least six ships will leave the fleet in the coming day. In addition to the six ships that already are leaving various Carnival Corporation brands, Donald has indicated that […]
Carnival CEO Warns Cruise Deals May Be Hard To Find
If you’re hoping the recent hits taken by the cruise industry might mean you can snag a great deal, Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald suggests that might not be in the cards. “It’s Unlikely That There Will Be A Lot of Deals” During a far-reaching webinar hosted by Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The […]
Norwegian Cancels All August, Most September Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line has quietly revealed that they will be cancelling all of their August cruises, as well as most set for September and even some in October. Which Cruises Are Being Cancelled In a post on their various social media feeds, Norwegian explained that “your safety is our No. 1 priority — both on […]
Bankrupt Cruise Ship Up For Auction
If you’ve got a whole lot of money burning a hole in your pocket and a desire to own a cruise ship, we might have a bargain for you. The RCGS Resolute sleeps 146, features a salt-water plunge pool, heated outdoor dining and the always-important ability to cut through polar ice. Best of all, the […]
Fact Check: Do Cruise Lines Pay US Taxes?
As many states prepare to reopen after three months of self-isolation and social distancing, cruisers are finding the travel itch a bit difficult to scratch. Whether or not cruise lines will return to service this summer is still up in the air, but as the mainstream media’s cruise line finger-pointing dies down, we’d like to […]
Carnival Cruise Line Crew Makes Cross-Country Journey
As Carnival continues working to get its crew members home, some took part in tradition many of us are familiar with: the back-to-back cruise. Sure, in this case, it involved two different ships and a cross-country trek via bus, but the basic idea was the same. Crew Members Are On Their Way Home The latest […]
Cruise Podcast: MSC Grandiosa 2020 Review + News
A review of MSC Grandiosa. This was a Mediterranean cruise that was cheaper than a lot of his other vacation options. Sherry has cruise news: Royal Caribbean announces delays and cancellations Good news for 3,000 Carnival Cruise Line crew members A cruise line will be sailing from Port Canaveral for the first time Norwegian Cruise […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of June 7, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of June 7, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald admitted “I don’t know when we’ll cruise again.” Though Carnival released a message saying that “Beginning August 1, we plan […]
Carnival CEO Admits: “I Don’t Know When We’ll Sail Again”
Although Carnival Cruise Line announced last month that they’d begin sailing on a limited number of ships starting August 1, the company now says that was a mistake. As part of a far-reaching interview, Carnival Corporation’s CEO, Arnold Donald, told Cruise Critic, “I don’t know when we’ll sail again.” Where The Confusion Came From The […]
Alaska Now Requires Negative Test Result For All Visitors
Even as cruise lines are canceling their 2020 Alaskan cruise seasons, the state itself is implementing strict new rules requiring visitors to provide proof they’ve tested negative for COVID-19. Although this makes Alaska the first state to put so strict a policy in place, it’s actually less burdensome than the previous rule, which required all […]