With the travel and cruise industries in a state of limbo because of the global COVID-19 health pandemic, one of cruising’s time-honored traditions is at risk of not happening next year. World cruises are often seen as the pinnacle of …
The decision applies to many of AmaWaterway’s ships — that are a part of the company’s regular-season sailing — throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa through Oct. 31. The company’s AmaKristina, however, which has been sailing in Germany for weeks, will …
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Floating in the distance off the coast of Dorset, England, is a true sign of the times: major cruise ships, including Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Sea, Carnival’s Valor, and PO’s Aurora, sidelined by the pandemic, …
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“Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have remained one of the few cruise lines that reported no cases of the virus onboard our ships,” Khosa said. “We have also followed all guidelines, including adhering to strict requirements for onboard crew …
Florida-to-Bahamas cruise line now aims for November return to sailing Read more »
The largest cruise lines are engaged in a battle to save their industry, which like other travel sectors is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Airlines, hotels, resorts and even the travel agents who sell them have been …
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It is with a heavy heart that I advise you that Normal is dead. First diagnosed with Covid-19 on Feb. 3, Normal expired on April 9, when the CDC extended its No Sail Order related to cruises originating from U.S. …
Cruise Planners has introduced a new All-Inclusive Resort System to assist its network of travel advisors in selling more land-based vacations amid the shift in consumer demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The brand new tool will allow Cruise Planners …
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American Cruise Lines announced that its 190-passenger American Jazz, the third “modern riverboat” class of vessel in the small-ship line’s fleet, successfully passed sea trials. It’s been accepted into the line’s fleet and will sail itineraries on the Mississippi River. The …
American Jazz Passes Sea Trials, Joins American Cruise Lines Read more »
Cruise line stocks have been among the worst impacted due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. It’s expected that international tourist numbers will fall by 60% to 80% this year. This sharp decline is likely to cost the global tourism industry …