Back when the CARES Act was passed in April, much was made over Congress’ somewhat surprising decision to leave the cruise lines out of its massive fiscal stimulus program. The act stipulated that recipients must be “created or organized in …

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WHY IT RATES: Princess’ guests from Fall 2021 to Spring 2022 can select from 109 departures of 17 unique itineraries spanning the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean; and 17 departures and four unique itineraries that traverse the Panama Canal.—Laurie Baratti, …

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Nearly 500 travel advisors across the U.S. recently took a survey by Scenic Group, parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, Emerald Cruises, Scenic Eclipse and Mayflower Cruises Tours.  Among the key findings: More than 60 percent of travel advisors say river cruises now …

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced the appointment of Scott Dahnke to its Board of Directors as a new independent director, effective July 14, 2020. “It is my pleasure to welcome Scott to our Board of Directors,” said Russell W. …

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The world’s largest cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, has confirmed that it will be shedding 13 ships from across its fleet as it prepares for a staggered “destination by destination” restart from August. Regional lines will be best placed to sail …

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Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.  Moderna — Moderna shares jumped 10% after the data released by the New England Journal of Medicine showed the company’s coronavirus vaccine candidate, produced neutralizing antibodies in all 45 patients in …

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