A week after extending its no-sail order through September 30, 2020, the Center for Disease Control is now seeking public input before making any further decisions on whether cruise lines can start sailing again. The government agency put a notice …
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As the novel coronavirus emerged, the cruise industry came to a screeching halt that has lasted for months, and resuming sailings will happen slowly and in regional phases with at least one U.S. line’s pause in operations already extended until December. As cruise lines …
BERLIN — A German cruise ship is gingerly testing the water amid the coronavirus pandemic, setting sail for the first time since the industry was shut down months ago and using strict precautions to keep passengers and crew as safe …
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Nicko Cruises, the German cruise line known for its European river sailings, has announced MS Duoro Serenity will be joining its fleet in 2021. Sailing Portugal’s Douro River, the ship has a scheduled 36 cruises sailing from Porto through the …
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article Screenshot of Muster 2.0 app. MELBOURNE, Fla. – Cruise lines continue making big changes, trying to re-emerge as a COVID-conscious vacation option. So, about the lifeboat drills? Well, now there’s an app for that. A group of promotional screenshots shows a …
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Holland America Line is offering travel advisors a 2 percent bonus commission on new bookings for 2021 Europe, Alaska and Canada-New England cruises made by Sept. 30, 2020. Holland America Line has paused its global cruise operations and has canceled …
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As travelers continue to navigate the uncertainty of planning travel during this time, Crystal is expanding its peace of mind focused booking policies. For a limited time, the new Crystal Confidence 2.0 allows travelers 90 days from the time of …
Carnival Cruise Line sold two ships and will place two more on long-term layup as it takes further steps to weather the coronavirus pandemic. The cruise company also confirmed it will accept delivery of the second Excel-class ship, a sister …
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Greek cruise company Celestyal Cruises announced a strategic alliance with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). It’s also become AHEPA’s exclusive cruise partner and will join with the organization to celebrate 200 years of Greek independence in 2021. Celestyal joins other travel industry AHEPA …
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The Asian company Dream Cruises, which plans to resume operations July 26 from Taiwan, is introducing a new flexible dining voucher concept. The Flexi-Feast dining concept will give guests complimentary dining vouchers that can be used to redeem set meals …
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