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Cunard cancels all winter plans
One of the UK’s leading cruise lines has cancelled all its winter plans – and will not re-start operations until late March at the earliest. Cunard has revealed an extended “pause in operations” that is far longer than those previously announced. It means that the company, part of the giant Carnival Corporation, will … read more
Holland America Line’s extends Promotion
Holland America Line and its travel advisor partners know savvy travelers like to plan ahead and take advantage of a great offer, which is why the premium cruise line is extending its popular “Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All” promotion that lets guests … have it all! Running now through Sept. 30, 2020, guests who book with the … read more
8 key takeaways from MSC Cruises’ return to service in the Mediterranean
What is it like cruising during the pandemic and is it even worth it, if you’re able to? MSC Cruises is the first of the big ship cruise lines to return to service, the first of four that are resuming cruises in Europe in what is being seen as a major experiment for the global cruise industry.
Cruise Critic published a… read more
Fred Olsen to retire two vessels after Holland America acquisitions
Fred Olsen Cruise Linehas announced it will be retiring its classic cruise ships Boudicca and Black Watch after taking delivery of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, which it recently acquired from Holland America Line.The new ships will be re-named Bolette and Borealis and will take over the itineraries scheduled… read more
Carnival Cruise Line announces name of its next Excel-class ship
With the help of celebrity partners past and present, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its next Excel-class ship arriving in 2022 to coincide with its 50th birthday celebration will be named “Carnival Celebration.”
A full roster of Carnival partners, including Kathie Lee Gifford, Guy Fieri and Shaquille O’Neal, unwra… read more
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines confirms St. Kitts and Nevis for 2021-22 cruise season
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, a UK-based company, announced that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will be a port of call in its 2021/2022 itinerary. The fleet, which averages a thousand passengers a ship, will dock at St Kitts’ Port Zante as part of its Winter Sunshine Program. Supported by the islands’ Citizenship by I… read more
Holland America Line opens bookings for 2021-22 voyages
Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the 128-day odyssey can now make their Grand World Voyage and Africa circumnavigation reservations. Both itineraries are roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florid… read more
Cruises: Well-traveled consumers ready to start cruising
A new survey of the cruise line industry has uncovered some interesting insights about new attitudes among travelers.
The fact that well-traveled consumers are so ready to start cruising speaks volumes for the health of the industry.
When asked if COVID-19 has changed how they will choose their next cruise, 58.7%… read more
An insight into Carnival's future
Carnival Corporation (CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, provided a financial update on Friday morning to its shareholders. The company said that they have $7.9 billion dollars on hand as of July 31, 2020. Previously, the company disclosed that they are spending approximately $650 million per month to keep the company operat… read more
European cruise sector leads the way forwards
The European cruise is the first to open up substantially as European nations begin to get a hold on the coronavirus pandemic. European cruise lines are benefitting from Europe’s efforts to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control, allowing key countries essential to the regional cruise market to ease travel restrictions… read more
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