ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Holland America and Princess Cruises announced pauses on planned sailings in Alaska waters in response to health guidelines established since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The cruise operators said Wednesday that trips scheduled to operate around Alaska …
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MSC Cruises plans to resume cruises from the port of Genoa, Italy on Jan. 24, with weekly cruises of the western Mediterranean aboard the MSC Grandiosa. The cruise line originally intended on bringing back ships earlier in the month, but …
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2020 brought the cruise industry to a complete halt. Business had boomed for years: more passengers, increasingly newer and bigger liners. Then came COVID-19. Since then, most of the estimated 400 cruise liners worldwide have been lying at anchor. Older …
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Diamond Princess and the Grand Princess, were among the first vessels to quarantine passengers because of coronavirus infections. Previously, Princess Cruises had canceled all itineraries through March 31. The additional cancellations come as the cruise line works on restart plans that will meet the Centers for Disease …
A Florida state senator submitted a bill this week that, if approved, would nullify the recent decision by Key West voters to limit cruise ship traffic. In November, Key West voters approved measures to cap the number of cruise passengers …
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Travel experts say January and February is usually not the time most people want to hit the seas and cruise. However, this year, January is becoming a popular time to book a cruise. But is sailing …
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Princess Cruises has cancelled cruise holidays through to May 14 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the industry. The cruise line says it has made the decision due to “uncertainty around travel restrictions”, and to allow …
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Carnival Cruise Line was a big winner in Travel Weekly’s 2020 annual Readers’ Choice Awards, taking home top honors in three categories. Carnival Glory The line earned Best Domestic Cruise Line for the fifth year in a row, thanks to …
Holland America, Carnival and Princess cruise lines announced Wednesday they are canceling more sailings through spring, meaning more passengers will be eligible for refunds or future credits. The move comes as cruise lines grapple with the Centers for Disease Control …
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Princess Cruises and Holland America Line, sister brands owned by Carnival Corporation, both extended their “pause” in cruise operations—resulting in cancellation of many voyages. They cited their ongoing planning and development required to meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control‘s …
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