While all healthy passengers have now disembarked Holland America Line’s Zaandam, the evacuation of passengers from Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess is ongoing with both cruise lines arranging charter flights home. Zaandam arrived […]
Passengers evacuated from Coronavirus-hit Zaandam and Coral Princess in Florida
Saudi Arabia buys stake in cruise giant Carnival as it seeks to become cruise destination
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund purchased an 8.2% stake in Carnival Corporation on Monday, sending the company stock on the New York Stock Exchange to more than $10, a 30% increase compared […]
Almost two dozen cruise ships in US alone have suffered Coronavirus outbreaks
The United States’ Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has revealed that 21 cruise ships with a US port of call suffered at least one incidence of Coronavirus onboard in the four weeks […]
Carnival Radiance refurbishment delayed by cruise and wider industry shutdown
The refurbishment of Carnival Victory, transforming the ship into Carnival Radiance, has been paused and the ship is now only expected to leave dry-dock in November.
Celebrity Cruises works from home with virtual delivery of new ship Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of Celebrity Apex, the new ship in its ground-breaking Edge-class, via a virtual ceremony held from opposite sides of the world.
Cruise infrastructure gets repurposed in the global fight against Coronavirus
Carnival Cruise Line has offered the use of its ships as hospitals, cruise terminals in Los Angeles and New York are being used as field hospitals and Cunard Line’s three ships may […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announces extension of cruise suspension until May
Norwegian Cruise Line has followed Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line in extending its voluntary suspension of all operations until May 10th.
Dubai’s Port Rashid becomes one of the most crowded cruise ports in world amid virus
There are some seven cruise ships in hot lay up in Port Rashid in Dubai, the UAE’s primary cruise port, as the cruise industry remains in a global shutdown.
Royal Caribbean suspends refurbishment of Allure of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has suspended the refurbishments of Allure of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas amid work stoppages at shipyards in Europe and the global shut down of the cruise industry […]
4 ways to protect your loved ones (on a cruise and at home)
No matter how diligently you plan to keep yourself safe, the world is full of unpredictable events that can put you in harm’s way.
