Saudi Arabia Buys Stake in Carnival Corporation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia just purchased an 8.2% stake in Carnival Corporation according to a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Like all cruise companies, the largest cruise company in the world has been strapped for cash since putting their fleet on lockdown. And like their competitors, Carnival has seen their stock […]
CDC Releases New Cruise Ship Guidelines
Under new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cruise lines will face new challenges when it comes to getting passengers home following sailings impacted by COVID-19. What The New Guidelines Say The CDC worked on the new guidelines in conjunction with numerous partners and organizations. Ultimately, what they came up with was […]
Cruise Ship Sinks Navy Vessel Following Run-In
A cruise ship was fired upon and rammed by a navy vessel in the waters off the coast of a Venezuelan island. By the time the incident was over, the navy ship had sunk, while the cruise ship emerged from the encounter virtually unscathed. What Led To The Encounter The entire story reads like the […]
Cruise Line Thanks Authorities Who Brought Home Stranded Guests
In a heartfelt letter of thanks, Holland America Lines president Orlando Ashford thanked everyone involved in helping guests aboard the Zaandam and Rotterdam. “We Are So Happy To Be Able To Get Our Guests Home” As the two ships arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the grateful cruise line thanked those who’d made this […]
Sick Cruise Ship Gets Approval to Dock in Florida
(Updated April 2, 2020 12:53 p.m. ET) Following nearly a month of being turned away from one port after another, Holland America Line’s Zaandam will be allowed to dock in Port Everglades, Florida. Guests onboard both Zaandam and Rotterdam are scheduled to dock Thursday afternoon. What follows is a timeline of how the dramatic events […]
Carnival Sunrise Virtual Cruise Day 2, Fun Day At Sea
It’s a beautiful day here on the Carnival Sunrise as Day 2 of our virtual cruise kicks off. We’ve got a bit day ahead, including perhaps the best meal to be had onboard and a great show, so let’s kick things off. A Room With A View What better way to start the day than […]
Carnival Cancels Additional Sailings, Including Alaska and Europe
Carnival Cruise Line announced Wednesday morning that they will be canceling their 2020 European season of sailings. In addition, Alaska cruises will be canceled through June 30, 2020. Which Ships Will Be Impacted All Alaska sailings through and including June 30, 2020 All San Francisco sailings through 2020 All Carnival Radiance sailings through and including […]
Viking Launches Mississippi River Cruises
Viking Cruises is entering the US river cruise market in 2022 with its largest river cruise ship to date, the line announced on Monday afternoon. The 386-passenger Viking Mississippi will debut in August 2022, sailing the Mississippi River between New Orleans, Louisiana and St. Paul, Minnesota, calling on 15 ports across 7 US states. “At […]
How to Use a Future Cruise Credit
Future Cruise Credit (or FCC) has become a hot topic among passengers whose sailings have been canceled recently. This article will explain what a Future Cruise Credit is and how you can use it. Based on the number of questions we’ve received, this is the first time many people have had to deal with a […]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Brands Extend Cancellation Policy
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara Cruises have expanded their “Cruise with Confidence” policy to cover sailings through September 1, 2020, the lines’ parent company announced Monday afternoon. The Cruise with Confidence policy allows passengers on the three cruise lines owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours prior to […]