The comeback of cruising that began over the summer in Europe started to stall in October as coronavirus cases surged. And now it’s in full reversal mode. Two of the biggest lines to restart limited sailings in Europe in recent …
Cruise ships that restarted in Europe over the summer are shutting back down Read more »
On 17 December, the Australian government’s ban on cruise ships is set to expire. Since the Ruby Princess debacle, which resulted in 28 deaths and at least 854 passengers contracting Covid-19, cruises have been halted in Australia. Cruise companies are …
Australia’s cruise ship ban is set to expire – but it won’t all be smooth sailing Read more »
First, it was a cute story that showed how many people had wanderlust and pent-up travel demand – 20,000 people volunteered to take Royal Caribbean International’s ‘test sailings,’ which are a requirement of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
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“In a transient environment, like a hotel, motel or dormitory, you don’t know who was there before you and what their health was,” said Wes Davis, the director of technical services with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, a trade …
For those who love to travel, the pandemic-related restrictions of 2020 have been especially challenging. If you’re craving a new adventure, buoy your spirits by booking an epic vacation—or a relaxing retreat—on Celebrity Cruises in 2021. This highly acclaimed luxury cruise line, …
Bookings are open for 2021 and 2022 Alaska Cruises and Land+Sea Journeys SEATTLE, Dec. 3, 2020 /CNW/ — Maintaining its status as the number-one cruise line for explorations to The Last Frontier, Holland America Line was named the top pick for …
While the future of river cruising, like most of travel, hinges largely on Covid-19 vaccines and testing, it’s a sector that appears to remain well positioned for recovery. Despite the highly publicized cases of outbreaks on larger cruise ships both …
Popular choices for future travelers: Small ships and Europe Read more »
Costa Smeralda in Savona, Italy on a previous cruise – courtesy Costa Cruises By The Maritime Executive 12-04-2020 03:33:07 The cruises operating from Italy have agreed with the Italian government to pause operations during the holiday season. This aligns with Italy’s efforts …
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For 2022, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled a new rail-only itinerary, as well as additional Cruise Rail itineraries. As private and convenient travel styles increase in demand, Uniworld will be offering its guests more ways to see bucket-list worthy destinations, it said …
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Cruisers come in all manners, from first timers, to once a year cruisers, to top tier “once a month is not enough” cruisers. There is nothing wrong if you cannot tell your port from starboard, or do not recall the …
7 things I wish more cruisers knew about going on a cruise Read more »