Panama Agrees to Let Sick Cruise Ship Transit Canal
Holland America Line’s Zaandam received good news on Saturday night from Panamanian officials: The cruise ship will now be allowed to transit the Panama Canal and head toward Florida. The ship’s initial request to enter the waterway was denied because doing so meant the crew and pilots would have to work in close proximity onboard […]
Carnival Offers Update On Shipboard Crew Members
What’s life like for Carnival Cruise Line members who are living aboard ships without passengers? We wondered what they’re doing, where they’re eating and how they’re passing the time until things return to normal. Update: Carnival Extends Cruise Cancellations Through May 11 In Many Ways, Life Is Normal For The Crew Carnival Cruise Line tells […]
First Hospital Ship En Route to New York City
On Saturday, the USNS Comfort will be en route from Norfolk, Virginia to New York City to help with the influx of sick residents. President Donald Trump said on Thursday night that when the ship arrives in Manhattan on Monday, it will dock at Pier 90. If Pier 90 sounds familiar, it’s where Norwegian Cruise […]
Cruise Line Rescue Could Come At A Price
When asked about the possibility of helping save the hard-hit cruise industry, President Donald J. Trump on Thursday said he wants to “try to work something out.” But any government money could come at a hefty price to the cruise lines if some who oppose the idea have their way. “The Cruise Line Business Is […]
How to Change or Cancel a Carnival Cruise
For an incredible vacation or an unforgettable wedding, many people book spots with the Carnival Cruise Line. The company annually operates over 1500 voyages and has an impressive fleet of 22 ships! But between the time you booked your cruise and actually boarding the trip, a lot can happen – you may need to change […]
Royal Caribbean Suspends Cruises Until At Least May 12
Royal Caribbean Cruises became the first line to announce that they would be extending the already-in-place suspension of cruises. According to an announcement made Tuesday, the earliest their ships will welcome back guests is now May 12. On March 13, the company announced its first suspension of cruises through April, today’s news is an extension. […]
Closing Bell Update: Cruise Line Stocks Rebound
Cruise lines saw their stocks closing up at the end of the trading day on Tuesday, March 24, after a couple of weeks of record lows. Stock, in general, had a decent day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending the day up over 2,000 points or 11 percent. How Much Better Stocks Did Tuesday […]
Behind The Fight To Keep Cruise Lines Afloat
During a press conference at the White House on Sunday evening, President Donald J. Trump made reference to the government helping the troubled cruise line industry. So far, few details have emerged about any potential plans. “We Can’t Let The Cruise Lines Go Out Of Business” “Look at the cruise lines,” Trump said at one […]
Passengers, Crew Fall Ill On Stranded Holland America Ship
Another cruise ship quarantined passengers “out of an abundance of caution” after 13 guests and 29 crew members developed flu-like symptoms. Why Guests Are Still Onboard The Ship While most cruise ships stopped sailing earlier this month, Holland America’s Zaandam is an exception. The ship had departed Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 7 and was […]
Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of March 15, 2020
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of March 15, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Carnival Radiance’s relaunch has been delayed due to the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). To prevent the spread of the disease, Spanish shipyards have been closed […]