The Regional Health Authority of the Valencian Region, has drawn up a protocol for the control and prevention of COVID-19 for domestic cruises in the Valencia Region. With this protocol the Valencian region puts itself on a par with other regions of Spain, which are also adopting this type of measure, so that its ports do not lose the opportunity to form part of the itineraries that some cruise … [Read more...]

Is it time for cruise ships to start sailing again?Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion on Thursday (May 6th) to intervene in the State of Florida's case against the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their continued series of what Paxton describes as "unlawful orders" that has brought the cruise industry to a halt.While … [Read more...]

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is delighted to announce its “Patron of the Arts Program”, inviting artists, speakers and cultural contributors across all disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, science, literature and gastronomy to apply to participate. The highly curated programming will engage local communities, partnering to bring a range of cultural explorations to life … [Read more...]

The first cruise ship to resume sailing in Asia in the post-pandemic era, Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream has been operating in Taiwan since July 2020, with over 80 successful voyages of “Discover Taiwan” and Island-Hopping cruises completed to date. Travel enthusiasts of Taiwan have since been introduced to the well-received concept of Super Seacation, where staycations at sea are redefined with … [Read more...]

Crystal Cruises continues to expand choices for travelers eager to return to the peerless excellence of the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line with the addition of 15 new Caribbean sailings departing roundtrip from St. Maarten aboard Crystal Symphony this August through December. The newly added voyages are part of Crystal Symphony’s 10-night Luxury Caribbean Escapes* and offer guests the … [Read more...]

It was smooth seas and fair winds for Holland America Line’s newest ship, Rotterdam, which returned in the evening of May 6 to Fincantieri’s Marghera (Venice) shipyard in Italy, after successfully completing two sets of sea trials off the country’s Adriatic coast. Rotterdam left Marghera April 25 and performed the preliminary sea trials over two days before going into dry dock at Fincantieri’s … [Read more...]

Entertainment Cruise Productions announces today the 2022 sailings of “Star Trek: The Cruise” and “The 80s Cruise” have both sold out. The full-ship charters sail back-to-back from Cape Canaveral, Fla (offering more recreational facilities than all other ports in Florida combined) aboard Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Mariner of the Seas, which recently underwent a $120 million revitalization. … [Read more...]

“This week Israel announced that it will reopen its borders to all vaccinated persons traveling in groups as of the end of May. We are also pleased to announce the opening of reservations for the end of year program of LA BELLE DE L’ADRIATIQUE”, announces CroisiEurope. “Join us for an exceptional cruise between Cyprus and Israel, at the crossroads of Byzantine and Christian civilizations. You will … [Read more...]

PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, have formed a unique alliance to offer themed 2022 sailings featuring experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination’s history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife. “As travel begins to resume, we believe guests will be more interested than ever in meaningful and enriching … [Read more...]

AIDA Cruises welcomes the further opening steps in tourism especially in the north of Germany. The company is therefore pleased to be able to offer short voyages from Kiel (Schleswig-Holstein) starting May 22, 2021. AIDAsol is currently positioned in Northern Germany and ready for the re-start. Booking starts on May 12, 2021, further details to be announced soon. All cruises are carried out in … [Read more...]

Viking announced today that it will restart operations in the Mediterranean with new ocean voyages for vaccinated guests beginning this summer. Offered as part of Viking’s Welcome Back collection, Viking Venus® and Viking Sea®will homeport in the Maltese capital city of Valletta—a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site—and sail two different 11-day roundtrip itineraries in the Mediterranean. As a … [Read more...]

American Queen Steamboat Company™ and Victory Cruise Lines have announced a Spring Sale for 2022 where guests can save up to $2,000 per stateroom on select American Queen Steamboat Company 2022 itineraries and up to $4,000 per stateroom on Victory Cruise Line 2022 voyages when booked by June 30, 2021. “We are witnessing an unprecedented demand for our 2021 sailings and are tracking to … [Read more...]

MSC Seashore Bars & Restaurants | MSC Cruises MSC Cruises today revealed new details of the dining experience on its newest flagship, MSC Seashore, launching this July and arriving to the U.S. this November. MSC Seashore will offer 18 bars and lounges — including 12 indoor and six outdoor venues — five specialty restaurants and four main dining restaurants, new restaurant and bar concepts, … [Read more...]

EXCLUSIVE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the CDC on Tuesday for burdensome coronavirus requirements on cruise lines, which make up a big part of the state's economy."The CDC continues to hold the cruise industry hostage. With this lawsuit Florida looks forward to fighting back against never-ending restrictions targeting one industry in our state," a DeSantis spokesperson told Fox … [Read more...]

In celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May and National Travel Advisor Day on May 5, Riviera River Cruises is offering promotions for $499 or free FAM cruises for advisors and up to €400 in onboard credit for their clients. Throughout the month, advisors who book a client on a 2021 or 2022 European river cruise of eight days or more will be eligible for a FAM cruise of their … [Read more...]

Bringing experienced, fun-seeking and like-spirited travelers on once-in-a-lifetime journeys in remote and bucket-list destinations, Atlas Ocean Voyages is preparing to unveil World Navigator’s spring/summer 2022 deployment. With departures from March through November 2022, World Navigator will sail six- to 16-night itineraries in the Arctic, British Isles, the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland and … [Read more...]

May 5, 2021 is Travel Advisor Appreciation Day, and after the year travel advisors have had booking and rebooking travel, counseling customers on a multitude of new health and safety considerations, and helping their client’s dream of future trips of a lifetime… they deserve a chance to enjoy a vacation for themselves. Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is recognizing the hard work these … [Read more...]

In celebration of National Travel Advisor Day, Star Clippers is saying “thank you” to its trusted advisors with an exciting incentive: During the month of May, advisors can earn a complimentary cabin for two on one of Star Clippers’ majestic sailing vessels when they book just three cabins (six guests) on any of the Star Flyer or Star Clipper sailings with departure dates through March 2023. “It’s … [Read more...]

For cruise lines wanting to operate from a U.S. port, they will need to adhere to a number of new regulations released on Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for ships to sail under the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO). While many cruise lines have already confirmed their buffets are on hold for the time being, the CDC has made it official by … [Read more...]

The Bar Harbor Town Council on Tuesday approved visits this year by the Independence, a small U.S.-flagged passenger ship owned by American Cruise Lines. The Independence has 19 visits booked in Bar Harbor from May 24 to Sept. 26. The 215-foot cruise ship carries 100 passengers and 25 crew. Councilors also began to wrestle with the protocols necessary for larger cruise ships to call on Bar … [Read more...]