Which industries deserve a lifeline? Getty Americans loved the romance of cruising and its convenience: Pack and unpack only once. No need to arrange accommodations, restaurants or local transportation. Visit other countries and continents while floating from place to place.  …

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video How are cruise lines responding to coronavirus fears? Cruise Planners founder Michelle Fee discusses the impact of coronavirus on the cruise lines. A cruise ship that had to cut short its trip because of the coronavirus and mechanical problems …

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While many major cruise operators are idling their fleets in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some ships are still at sea or trying to find a port as they deal with fears that passengers or crew may have become infected with COVID-19. Some ship have …

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The State Department issued an advisory Sunday warning U.S. citizens against traveling on cruise ships after a second vessel carrying American citizens was impacted by cases of the novel coronavirus. Details: “U.S. citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should …

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While many major cruise operators are idling their fleets in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some ships are still at sea or trying to find a port as they deal with fears that passengers or crew may have become infected with COVID-19. Some ship have …

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“To avoid a panic that might collapse the industry, the cruise lines continued to mislead their passengers,” said Ashley Ecker, whose San Diego-based parents are aboard the Costa Luminosa, which continued on a voyage across the Atlantic earlier this month …

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Critics said that Mr. Trump’s idea could be a way for the company to carve out new revenue, camouflaged as a sunny public relations maneuver, with costs that could include staffing and maintenance. “It’s a way of generating income, so …

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