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The results of the latest US cruise customer survey were announced today. The new poll of 3,602 US respondents reveals that the vast majority of cruisers do intend on hitting the high seas again, once the pandemic wanes.
The survey comes following the expiration of The Centers for Disease Control‘s No Sail Order (NSO), enabling a phased ap… read more
Celebrity Cruises announced its updated 2021-2022 winter sailings program for the Caribbean, Europe and South America. The new offerings, informed by market research and valuable feedback from guests and travel partners, are highlighted by an expanded Caribbean presence with new seven-night and overnight itineraries; new Spain and … read more
Crystal Cruises will be sending its luxury yacht-like cruise ship Espirit back to the Middle East in 2021 on a series of voyages that take in the Holy Land, Petra and the glistening ancient coastal cities of the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
The nine cruises aboard Espirit in April, 2021, and in November thr… read more
In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the importance of the cruise sector for the world economy. According to industry data, the cruise sector supports 1.2 million jobs and contributes US$150 billion to the … read more
The world’s four largest cruise lines have cancelled their December itineraries in the US, extending their pause in operations into 2021 following the CDC’s withdrawal of its No Sail Order at the end of November. The move by Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises may appear contradictory, as the CDC’s… read more
MSC Opera won't be arriving in South Africa this 2020/2021 cruise season. MSC Cruises said in a statement that MSC Opera was scheduled to sail shortly from her base in Europe to South Africa.
However, with many ports closed as a result of the pandemic ashore for her long journey south to Durban and local travel restrictions in… read more
Considering the limitations still in place in some European countries, and in light of the current epidemiological situation, Costa Cruises – the major cruise line in Europe and part of Carnival Corporation & plc – today announced updates to its upcoming cruises for winter 2020-2021.
Costa Smeralda, the brand’… read more
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of Silver Moon from Fincantieri, the third ship to be built for the ultra-luxury line by the Italian shipyard, and the ninth ship in the expanding Silversea fleet.
Silver Moon was delivered the day before Halloween in a ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard that observed socia… read more
Scarlet Lady, the first cruise ship from Virgin Voyages, will not resume cruises until January, 2021, according to a letter sent from the cruise line to travel agents. In a letter to travel agents, Virgin Voyages said that due to the epidemiological situation regarding COVID-19, it could foresee being able to resume cruises from th… read more
To provide guests with additional peace of mind as they look towards returning to cruising, Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, has announced that it will provide complimentary travel insurance for all new, individual bookings mad… read more
Cruise Confidence Survey: 87% of US travelers open to cruising
Celebrity Cruises annoynces new sailings for Winter 2021-2022
Crystal Cruises announces Suez Canal voyage ending in Petra for 2021
UNWTO and IMO call for safe resumption of cruise ship industry
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC cancel cruises into 2021 in preparation for restart
MSC Opera will not arrive in South Africa
Costa Cruises reviews its Winter 2020-2021 schedule
Silversea receives Silver Moon
Virgin Voyages extends cruise pause into 2021
Celestyal Cruises provides complimentary COVID-19 cover
