The CDC is reportedly planning to nullify its mandate limiting all US cruises to under 7 days, as part of ongoing updates to the Conditional Sailing Order.
Voyages longer than a week may soon be approved by the CDC
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises make plans for the return of Alaskan cruising
Royal Caribbean Group is planning to return to Alaska this summer with its Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands.
VIDEO: Fred Olsen classic cruise ship Boudicca beached in Alang for scrapping
In scenes that will break many a heart among classic cruise ship enthusiasts, Fred Olsen’s vintage liner Boudicca was run up onto the beach this week to be cut up and sold […]
Oceania Cruises reveals dining, lounges and bars aboard new Allura-class Vista
Oceania Cruises has released new details about its upcoming Allura-class ship, Vista, which will be its largest to date.
Can mandatory organized shore excursions still be fun post-COVID?
With organized shore excursions becoming the norm in many ports around the world, will the inability to explore independently take the fun out of port calls?
Three Carnival cruise brands launch summer cruises in Alaska after key bill passed
The Carnival Corp-owned cruise lines Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have launched summer cruise itineraries for Alaska ahead of an expected resumption of US cruises in July.
Royal Caribbean says likelihood of US summer cruises greater each day, cancels Bermuda
Royal Caribbean has cancelled its summer cruise itineraries from Bermuda aboard Vision of the Seas and will instead most likely homeport the ship in the US ahead of an expected US cruise […]
Domestic tourism demand in Saudi suggests good times ahead for MSC Cruises
Domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia proved resilient during the 2020 pandemic, with many Saudis taking holidays within the Kingdom, according to local tourism officials, which suggests strong local demand for MSC Cruises […]
MSC Cruises sending MSC Seaview on Baltic cruises from Germany for 2021
MSC Cruises will homeport MSC Seaview in Kiel, Germany from July 3rd, sailing to Northern European and Baltic ports on week-long cruises.
Celebrity updates COVID protocols for Caribbean, UK and Greek cruises
Celebrity Cruises, which is only sailing with vaccinated guests when it resumes cruise services in the UK, Caribbean and Greece, has relaxed several of its COVID-19 safety protocols.
Seabourn releases 2023 cruises for Alaska, Pacific Coast, and Canada/New England
Seabourn has opened for sale its 2023 cruise itineraries in Alaska, on the Pacific Coast and in Canada and New England aboard Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Odyssey.
New Carnival cruise ship Mardi Gras ramps up for US cruise restart from Florida
Carnival Cruise Line has reflagged Mardi Gras from Panama to the Bahamas and will soon reposition her from Barcelona to Port Canaveral ahead of an anticipated reopening of the US cruise sector […]
How to stay safe on a cruise
How safe are cruise ships, and how do you stay safe while on a cruise? This was one of the most common questions for cruise passengers, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but […]
AIDA Cruises confirms AIDAnova for Dubai 2021/22 cruise season
Just days after it appeared to drop its 2021/22 Dubai cruise season for AIDAcosma, AIDA Cruises has confirmed that it will instead be deploying her sister ship AIDAnova in the region.
Enormous demand for The Haven as Norwegian Prima breaks NCL booking history
Norwegian Cruise Line has reported the busiest day for bookings in its entire history as cruises aboard its new ship Norwegian Prima opened to the public.
Iona sails into Southampton for first time, joining other ships preparing for cruise restart
P&O Cruises newest cruise ship Iona arrived in Southampton for the first time on Sunday, joining her fleet mate Britannia, and MSC Virtuosa, which made her maiden call to the port earlier […]
Costa Luminosa becomes second of planned four ships to resume cruising in 2021
Costa Luminosa on Sunday resumed cruise services for the Italian cruise line Costa Cruises out of Trieste, the second ship to do so in 2021, with two more due to resume cruises […]
Oceania makes OceaniaNext dining enhancements across fleet
Oceania Cruises has upgraded its onboard dining experience ahead of its scheduled return to service with its ship Marina in August.
AIDA Cruises expands AIDA Ahoy tour options out of Kiel, Germany
AIDA Cruises has launched additional AIDA Ahoy voyages aboard AIDAsol out of Kiel, Germany as a result of unexpectedly high demand.
Royal Caribbean confirms Odyssey of the Seas Israel cruises cancelled
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that they are in fact cancelling Odyssey of the Seas Israel cruises amid ongoing conflict between Israeli security forces and Palestinians.
