Princess Cruises guests sailing on the upcoming partial summer 2021 Alaska season will be thoroughly immersed with authentic Alaska-themed activities offered throughout the cruise line’s award-winning “North to Alaska” culinary, entertainment and shore excursions series. Previously announced, the cruise line is slated to return to service in the United States with a partial season of Alaska … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Scenic Opens Up Europe for 2021 With Sailings in Multiple Countries Including France, Germany and Portugal
Scenic is excited to announce the return of European river cruises with truly all-inclusive luxury sailings on the Rhine and Danube rivers, Portugal’s Douro, and France’s Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne rivers in Bordeaux. Departures begin on Portugal’s Douro on July 30, followed by France’s Bordeaux on August 29, the Rhine on August 30, and the Danube on September 27. To kick off this most … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises 2023 Europe Season will feature 5 ships
Princess Cruises has revealed the best of cruising throughout Europe in 2023, with popular itineraries sailing from the Mediterranean and British Isles to Scandinavia and Russia, Iceland and Norway. All 177 departures go on sale July 16, 2021. With 67 unique itineraries, ranging in length from seven to 33 days, cruisers have an array of choices to select their bucket-list Europe cruise to fit … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean offers accommodations & assistance to Surfside building collapse first responders
The Surfside, Fla. condominium collapse is a tragedy that has transfixed the nation, and Royal Caribbean is doing its part to help in the recovery and rescue efforts.At least 18 people are dead and 145 missing in the South Florida disaster, with an army of rescue workers trying to find anyone else before it is too late.Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley shared … [Read more...]
American Queen Steamboat Company Becomes Only Fully Vaccinated U.S. River Cruise Line and Announces Savings
American Queen Steamboat Company announces guests will no longer be required to wear masks on board or receive pre-cruise testing and can once again enjoy unrestricted hop-on hop off shore excursions beginning with all Mississippi, Ohio and Cumberland river sailings embarking after today. This policy update is a result of the cruise line’s vaccination requirement for both guests and crew, first … [Read more...]
Two Carnival Cruise Ships Restarting Cruises This Weekend
Carnival Cruise Line will finally restart cruises this weekend when two of their cruise ships depart on sailings to the Caribbean from U.S. ports.Carnival Cruise Line currently has 24 cruise ships in their fleet and the first two will sail with paying passengers this weekend for the first time in over 15 months. Carnival Vista will be the first Carnival cruise ship to resume cruises. The … [Read more...]
Nine Popular Questions on Carnival Cruise Line Resuming Operations
Carnival’s cruise ships will finally start sailing this July 3 after being banned from sailing for 15 months. After all the changes in rules, protocols, and requirements, we look at what is required of guests sailing onboard the Carnival ships this summer and what Carnival has done to keep everyone safe. In This Article… 1. Will All Guests Be Vaccinated On Board? Yes, Carnival Cruise Line … [Read more...]
China Christens its First Luxury Cruise Ship
Renaming ceremony for the China Merchants Eden in Shenzhen, China (China Merchants) Published Jun 30, 2021 8:07 PM by The Maritime Executive … [Read more...]
Jane McDonald's 'spooky' gift her ex-husband 'would freak' about unveiled in The Cruise
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Princess Cruises announces 'plans for the future' – Europe 2023 holidays launch early
Princess Cruises will put on sale a whopping 177 departures from July 16. Itineraries will sail from the Mediterranean and British Isles, to Scandinavia and Russia, Iceland and Norway. The programme includes 67 unique itineraries, ranging in length from seven to 33 nights. Five MedallionClass ships – Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Emerald Princess and Island Princess – will … [Read more...]
Uniworld’s Newest Super Ship Debuts in Portugal. S.S. São Gabriel Christened as it Sets Sail on the Douro River
On June 27th, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises debuted its newest super ship “S.S. São Gabriel” on the Douro river in Portugal. Uniworld’s President and CEO Ellen Bettridge was onboard to christen the new ship with its Godmother Joke De Bruyn, Uniworld’s Director of Hotel Operations and a long-standing loyal employee since 2009. The christening events included speeches, a traditional performance … [Read more...]
Disappointment As Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador Not Allowed to Fly to the U.S.
This weekend is set to be a defining moment for Carnival Cruise Line, with the first two ships in the fleet resuming cruise operations for the first time since March 2020. A major part of the comeback was Carnival’s Brand Ambassador John heald cruising on Carnival Horizon. However, due to something out of his control, he’s no longer allowed to travel to the U.S. No John Heald on Carnival … [Read more...]
Things You Can Only Find on Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises, sister brand to Royal Caribbean, is known for its modern luxury. The Celebrity Cruises’ fleet consists of 14 ships sailing to destinations across the globe. From the innovative Edge-class to newly revolutionized ships in the fleet and the ever popular Solstice-class, Celebrity Cruises offers a mix of classic cruise ship features and exclusive amenities and venues that you can’t … [Read more...]
Florida Governor Signs Bill That Overrides Cruise Ship in Key West
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill this week that would prohibit local communities from organizing binding referendums that would interfere with Maritime commercial traffic in Florida. In essence, this means the referendum held last year, which all but banned cruise ships from sailing and docking in Key West, is no more. Banning 94% of All Cruise Ship Traffic The Key West ban would … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean will refund your future cruise credits if you don't like announced health protocols
If Royal Caribbean's new health protocols for a cruise you have booked aren't what you want, you can not only cancel your cruise but get a refund on any future cruise credits you have.When Royal Caribbean announced its new health protocols for Freedom of the Seas sailing from Miami, it added an option for guests to cancel and get a refund, but future cruise credits (FCC) typically get … [Read more...]
Which cruise lines require a Covid vaccine? Complete guide to major cruises
Cruise holidays may have returned but many rules still remain in place with most cruise lines requiring a Covid vaccine - which are they? From P&O Cruises and Carnival to Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises, this is what you need to know about what the major cruise lines require regarding Covid vaccination. Carnival Cruise Line Vaccine required? Yes, on select sailings. Carnival only … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Governor Signs Bill That Voids Key West’s Cruise Ship Limits
Hopes for a veto by those who oppose large cruise ships in Key West ended this morning, when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1194, which voids any existing and prohibits future referendums and initiatives that restrict maritime commerce. (keysweekly.com) Read the rest of this entry » Source: latecruisenews.com … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Cancels Australia Cruise Holidays Through December 19, 2021
Due to continued uncertainty regarding the timing for the resumption of cruise holidays in the region, Princess is cancelling cruises in and out of Australia through December 19, 2021. For guests booked on a cancelled cruise, Princess will move guests to an equivalent cruise in 2022. The rebooking process will have the added benefit of protecting the guests’ 2021 fare on their replacement cruise. … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten’s Annual Fourth of July Sale. Up to 50% Off on Select Expedition Cruises: Antarctica, Alaska, Galapagos, Iceland, and Norway
Hurtigruten Expeditions is offering almost all its 2021-22 itineraries at an incredible discount of up to 50% off from July 1 to July 8 as part of its annual July Fourth sale. The sale includes one of the lowest fares ever to Antarctica on a 19-day cruise on board the MS Fram, which sails through the Chilean Fjords down through Patagonia before reaching Antarctica. The cruise departs on October … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Update on Ships and Protocols
Royal Caribbean International is resuming cruise operations from the U.S. just days from now. This will increase as more vessels restart from different homeports. The cruise line has provided an update on which ships have already been approved for a simulated sailing and the path it’s taking on resuming operations. A major part of resuming cruises safely is the protocols out of different states in … [Read more...]
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