COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent suspension of cruise operations in the U.S. is having a devastating impact on the economy and on those who depend on cruise activity for their livelihoods,” Bari Golin-Blaugrund, vice president of strategic communications for CLIA, told USA …
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, known for its quick, inexpensive trips to the Bahamas, has sold one of its two cruise ships in yet another indicator of the economic calamity brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Bahamas Paradise sold Grand Celebration, …
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More cruise lines canceled sailings and extended their operations pause to comply with the CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order. Princess Cruises said it had extended its global operations pause through March 31 “to allow time for the estimated preparation needed for …
With the expectation that it will resume operations early next year, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) is set to introduce new ships along with new itineraries. “We are very optimistic about 2021 and have a great deal to look forward …
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When Norwegian Cruise Line’s new docuseries, Embark, kicks of tomorrow night with a performance of the line’s popular “The Choir of Man” show, it will not only be the first time since March that fans will see a Norwegian performance, it’s …
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American Cruise Lines (ACL) today offered a first look at the spaces on its next riverboats, saying the new look marks the biggest change in the line’s design history. “American’s new interior design concept for our modern riverboats is the …
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The much-beloved Windstar Cruises ship Star Breeze is back and, as promised, bigger than before. Seattle-based Windstar on Wednesday welcomed the 31-year-old vessel back into its fleet after a massive, 13-month-long makeover that included the addition of an entirely new …
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For those interested in the ‘mock cruise’ scheme, Royal Caribbean has launched a Volunteer of the Seas Facebook page which now has over 46,000 members. “As many know from reading the CDC conditional sale order we will be operating trial …
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Despite being unable to cruise at the moment, there are still multiple deals to be had this year. Below are the current Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals for the cruise industry. *Note, this piece will be updated as …
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