Royal Caribbean Group is offering three-year, interest-free loans of up to $250,000 to travel agencies under financial stress from the nine-month shutdown of cruising during the pandemic. The program makes a $40 million pool of funds available to qualifying travel …
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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released the “2021 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook” report highlighting the impact the pandemic has had on the global cruise industry, which for the most part was forced to shut down for nine …
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Video CDC implements strict health protocols for cruise ship voyages As the CDC implements new health protocols for the cruise ship industry, financial hardships haunt them as well; Phil Keating reports. Whether you dream of a three-, four- or even …
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The CDC is raising its COVID-19 warning on cruise ships to its highest level, saying everyone should avoid going on a cruise, worldwide. The guidance comes after the CDC lifted its months-long ban on cruise ships …
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The 138-day itinerary starts in Florida before sailing through the Panama Canal and along the North American West Coast. The cruise is scheduled to visit 58 ports in 28 countries, stopping overnight in Sydney, Auckland, Bali, Mumbai, and Ho Chi …
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COVID-19 vaccine’s distribution broke. Sobel had four cruises booked for 2020 before the pandemic struck, including one transatlantic cruise with her son from New York to Rome in May, which was canceled. “When the vaccine became a reality, I booked the same trip, …
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Major cruise company Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) announced today it is creating a $40 million fund to provide loans to travel agents struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftershocks. These allied “travel advisors” will be able to apply …
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Costa Cruises took delivery of the 5,200-passenger Costa Firenze ship from the Italian shipyard Fincantieri. Delivery of the 135,000-gross-ton ship is a “sign of hope” for the cruise industry, Costa Group CEO Michael Thamm said. “The handover of the new …
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Whether you dream of a three-, four- or even seven-night getaway on one of Disney’s beloved cruise ships, the Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy, new itineraries for the 2022 season have already been posted, and bookings are available now. Aboard …
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For decades, thousands of vacationers have boarded cruise ships for the winter holidays, enjoying festive splendor, elevated dining and entertainment experiences and unequaled value. Well, they did up until 2020, anyway. Unfortunately, holiday cruises to the tropics are suspended this year because …