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Update: Carnival Extends Cancellation and Compensation Policy

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(Updated March 23, 2020 11:18 a.m. EDT) Below is information on Carnival Cruise Line’s flexible cancellation guidelines still in effect for sailings departing June through September 2020, including its Carnival Spirit Alaska sailings. READ MORE: Carnival Executive Gives Behind-The-Scenes Access Regarding Carnival’s upcoming Carnival Spirit Alaska sailings this summer, Carnival outlined options to affected guests. “We know our […]

Carnival Radiance Delayed; Sailings Canceled

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(Updated March 21, 2020 11:11 a.m. EDT) With the temporary pause of shipyards in Spain because of the virus, the launch of Carnival Radiance has been pushed back two months. This will impact guests who were scheduled on April 29, 2020, to June 11, 2020 sailings. Carnival’s website reflects the June 24, 2020 voyage from […]

Where Holland America Line Ships Will Go During Cruise Suspension

A large Holland America cruise ship is anchored in the distance on a calm, turquoise Caribbean sea under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, several people are swimming or floating in the water. The image is partially framed by an out-of-focus, thatched structure on the top edge.

Wondering where your favorite Holland America Line ships will go during their month-long voluntary suspension of sailings? On March 13, Holland America Line joined all the other major cruise lines in suspending sailings for 30 days. Ever since, we’ve been inundated with messages from people wanting to know where the ships will be going during […]

CDC Report: Diamond Princess Servers Caused Virus Spread

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Listen to this article: A new report from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention sheds new light on how coronavirus was spread aboard the Diamond Princess. The primary culprit: crew members working in the foodservice department. How The Disease Was Spread Aboard The Ship Ever since a disembarked guest tested positive for coronavirus back […]

Where Princess Cruises Ships Will Go During 60 Day Suspension

A large white, Florida-based cruise ship docked at a pier on a sunny day with blue water and a cloudy sky. The bow of the ship prominently features a blue wave design. A coastline with trees and buildings is visible in the background, highlighting the hiatus due to the No-Sail Order.

Wondering where your favorite Princess Cruises ships will be during their two-month voluntary suspension of sailings? While most cruise lines only shut down their sailing operations for 30 days, Princess Cruises, perhaps in part because of the massive hit they took in the media during the early days of the current crisis, made the striking […]

Carnival Cruise Ships May Be Used As Floating Hospitals

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Listen to the article: (Updated March 19, 202 5:48 p.m. EDT) At a press conference today in Washington D.C., President Donald J. Trump said that Carnival cruise ships might be used as floating hospitals if needed. During the press conference, the president said, “I spoke with Micky Arison of Carnival Cruise Lines, and he’s going […]

7 Things Cruisers Can’t Wait To Complain About Again

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Listen to this article: Bet you never thought you’d miss complaining about the chair hogs, did you? But with cruise lines on a self-imposed sabbatical, while the world deals with the coronavirus, we suddenly find ourselves missing some of the things we not so long ago spent a lot of time complaining about. Sooner or […]

Where Norwegian Cruise Line Ships Will Go During Voluntary Suspension

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Wondering where your favorite Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be during the month-long voluntary suspension of sailings? Last week, each of the major cruise lines announced that they would be suspending all sailings due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. Ever since, we’ve been inundated with messages from people wanting to know where the ships will […]

Holland America Line Cruise Guide

A large Holland America cruise ship is anchored in the distance on a calm, turquoise Caribbean sea under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, several people are swimming or floating in the water. The image is partially framed by an out-of-focus, thatched structure on the top edge.

Holland America Line has a rich history that dates back over a century. Founded in 1895, Holland America was a shipping company that also offered pleasure cruises and transportation across the Atlantic between Europe and the United States. Fast forward to 1973 and the company sold the shipping business in order to concentrate on cruises […]

Carnival Cruise Line Details Passenger Compensation and Refunds

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Carnival Cruise Line is now detailing the compensation passengers will receive during their cancelled cruises. Friday evening, it was announced that the company would be suspending all sailings until April 9, with the intention of resuming operations on Friday, April 10. A letter from Carnival President Christine Duffy offered more details, including how impacted passengers […]