CRUISES - TRAVEL NEWS

Jane McDonald is back on our screens this week, with the new series of Jane McDonald & Friends airing this Saturday night. The hit TV show returns for a third series this weekend, and Jane has already been teasing its return on her social media platforms. Taking to her Twitter page, Jane shared a photo of the sparkling set from Jane McDonald & Friends, a stage occupied with two unlikely … [Read more...]

For months, we’ve been writing about the precautions that will be put in place when ships are once again able to sail from U.S. ports. Among the many protocols which have now been established, three simple and obvious ones have topped the list: testing, social distancing, and mask-wearing. So when pictures of maskless passengers and crew members aboard the SeaDream 1 surfaced, I was startled, to … [Read more...]

The first cruise to resume in the Caribbean has been hit with positive cases of COVID-19 and the SeaDream luxury vessel has now returned to port with guests and crew in lockdown. The voyage that was set to become a successful return to service and the first in the Caribbean since the pandemic first hit earlier in the year, has been cut short due to positive results. COVID Hits Luxury SeaDream … [Read more...]

The SeaDream I has been forced to cancel its current cruise as well as the next sailing due to several passengers onboard the voyage testing positive for coronavirus. The ship returned to Barbados late Wednesday night. The 53 guests currently onboard have been quarantined in their staterooms since yesterday afternoon after one guest wasn’t feeling well and tested positive. Five people have now … [Read more...]

On the 1 year anniversary of the launch of Disney+, the Walt Disney Company’s stock closed for the day at $135.52 a share before reporting their earnings for the fourth quarter (Q4) and the full fiscal year 2020 which ended on September 28, 2020. Within the first hours of after hours trading the stock rose to over $140/share as the losses were not as drastic as anticipated coupled with the … [Read more...]

All cruise lines are losing money hand over fist. But how much loss can these companies realistically bear? As the pandemic rages on, cruise companies are starting to feel the pressure. As we look at a resumption of cruises in the first months of 2021, we take an in-depth look at the staggering numbers released by Stock Apps. The Largest Cruise Company, Burning The Most Cash On August 31, 2020, … [Read more...]

European Waterways, Europe’s largest luxury hotel barge cruising company, is offering a Black Friday special of 30% off private whole barge charters on three of its most popular cruises in France for 2021. The special is valid when booked during Thanksgiving Day weekend, November 27 through December 4, 2020. Cruises are all-inclusive and include all gourmet meals, wine and liquor onboard, private … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has launched a new website for potential cruise volunteers.  The company, which hinted last week it may need volunteers for trial sailings as part of the CDC's new conditional framework, now has a website and dedicated Facebook page set up for trial sailings. Find the website and trial application here. "This week alone, we have received more than 3,000 emails, … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new docuseries, “EMBARK – The Series,” inviting the public to experience the Brand and enjoy a front row seat to its highly-anticipated comeback. The docuseries kicks off with an “EMBARK NCL Spotlight Series,” two episodes showcasing the iconic Broadway and West End caliber entertainment found across the Norwegian fleet. The first episode invites viewers … [Read more...]

Before cruises can get back to sailing, they must conduct “simulated voyages” per CDC requirements. These cruises are essentially practice sailings so that the crew, cruise line, and government officials can put healthy protocols in place and practice how real voyages will go. The cruises will have many of the same features as a regular cruise. To make it as realistic as possible, volunteer … [Read more...]

In preparation for a return to cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line announced a docu-series which offers a closer look at the brand and it’s long-awaited cruise comeback. The first two episodes kick off with a look at the Broadway-caliber entertainment on board. EMBARK NCL Spotlight Series will premier online on Friday 20th November 2020 and will then be available on-demand. You can … [Read more...]

One of the most frequently asked questions from cruisers is “Are cruise ship drink packages worth it?”. Whether or not you should purchase one for your next vacation is an individual decision that depends on several factors. While there are many benefits of buying a beverage package on a cruise, there are also many reasons why cruise ship drink packages are a waste of money. In this post, we play … [Read more...]

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Port Canaveral held a virtual State of the Port event which included an update on the Disney Cruise terminal renovation project. Bill Crowe, Vice President, Engineering, Construction and Facilities led viewers around the port’s various facilities which included Disney Cruise Line’s terminal 8 (CT8). Crowe took the time to highlight the project’s key features … [Read more...]

It now looks like test volunteers is a thing after Royal Caribbean announced on its social media. The cruise line posted people to apply to become a test volunteer on simulated cruises, no doubt those missing cruising will be itching to apply, but it’s not what you think. As the cruise line prepares on resuming cruises in 2021 and following the new CDC framework on a Conditional Sailing Order, it … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line will give everyone a taste of cruising next week when they launch their new docuseries and stream a live performance of Choir of Man.NCL’s new docuseries, EMBARK – The Series, will kick off with two episodes showcasing the iconic Broadway and West End caliber entertainment found across the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet.The first episode invites viewers into London’s historic … [Read more...]

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. announced today (Nov. 11, 2020) it has named David Goodman as its Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, effective November 9, 2020. David Goodman has spent 30+ years running divisions of global multi-media organizations, overseeing revenue, marketing, content creation, production, product/technology, distribution and oversight of some of the world’s most … [Read more...]

Looking forward to two weeks at sea onboard a cruise ship while you enjoy life? Well, those long cruises could well be put on the back burner for now. A combination of the uncertain border and port access due to ever-changing health regulations, continued uncertainty about airline travel, and the advice from the CDC to stop any cruises 7-days and longer is leading cruise lines to cancel, or at the … [Read more...]

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More than 800 travel advisors from Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. are virtually attending the 2020 Vision Conference this week. Originally scheduled to unfold on Celebrity Apex, the four-day conference for the World Travel Holdings brands is now streaming into home offices and workplaces.“As the week unfolds, attendees will be inspired to control their destiny and … [Read more...]

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted the no-sail order last month, you could probably hear the collective cheer from the cruise industry from outer space. However, the CDC didn’t open up cruising for a free-for-all. Instead, they’ve instituted a tiered approach to a return that involves several important phases. One of those phases is test-cruising prior to opening up … [Read more...]