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Windstar Cruises Plans to Resume Sailing in September

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Windstar Cruises announced Tuesday that they plan to return to cruising in a limited capacity in September. Like other brands, Windstar Cruises paused operations in March. The 148-guest Wind Spirit will be the first ship to resume cruises in Tahiti, followed by Star Breeze in October, Wind Surf in November, Wind Star in January 2021, […]

Are You Really Ready To Cruise Again?

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As cruise lines are hammering out protocols that will allow them to return to service, would-be passengers are excitedly booking staterooms and looking forward to setting sail. But with so much unknown about what cruising will look like in the age of social distancing, are some cruise fans setting themselves up for disappointment? What Cruisers […]

Bahamas Could Welcome Cruise Ships Back July 1st

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As cruise lines look to slowly begin a return to service, the Bahamas says that it may be ready to welcome passengers back as soon as July 1st. Timing Could Be Everything Like other tourism-dependent locations, the islands of The Bahamas have taken a major economic hit in recent months. But Bahamian prime minister Hubert […]

Cruise Lines Continue to Lay Off Employees While Not Sailing

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As the cruise lines continue to await the no-sail order being lifted, several have announced another round of layoffs. The cuts are just one facet of an ongoing effort by the hard-hit industry to reduce their expenditures as much as possible in order to weather this particularly rough storm. The Latest Cutbacks Announced by Cruise […]

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Departures Through July 27

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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

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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?

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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

A view of the upper deck of a Carnival cruise ship featuring a large red funnel with two fins, water slides, and multiple sunbathing areas. The ship is sailing on a clear day with blue skies and calm ocean waters, heading towards the pristine shores of Grand Turk.

(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?

Two large cruise ships are docked side by side at a port. The ship on the left, named "Mariner of the Seas," features colorful waterslides on its deck. The ship on the right, with a distinctive red and blue funnel, is popular among U.S. citizens for its luxury cruises. The water and sky are clear and bright.

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

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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 […]