Which cruise lines have dropped COVID-related travel restrictions? Here’s everything you need to know about which cruise lines have dropped vaccine mandates and pre-cruise testing requirements (and which ones still have rules in place.) According to recent research from Squaremouth, 65% of cruise travelers said they aren’t concerned about COVID anymore. With many countries dropping …

Do you want a stress-free Christmas vacation this year? A cruise is one of the best vacations to take over Christmas. Travel Off Path has gathered up the top cruises to celebrate the holidays this year, as well as what makes each of them the best. Why take a cruise at Christmas? A Christmas cruise …

Without question, the entire travel industry was hit hard throughout the pandemic. However, one business was dealt a noticeably more significant blow than many others — cruising. Now that much of the world has reopened and countries are welcoming cruise ships again, cruising is set to come back with a vengeance. Cruises offer incredible value …

Cruising is one of the fastest-growing markets within the travel industry right now. These are the top cruise destinations for 2023 and beyond. According to a report from Grand View Research, the cruise market is expected to be worth $15.1 billion by 2028. Currently worth $7.25 billion as of the end of 2021, the cruise …

Cruise giant MSC Cruises has officially cut steel on its newest ship, and it is bound for the U.S. upon its completion. During a ceremony commemorating the delivery of another ship, the MSC World Europa, officials unveiled the name of the new ship along with several details. The MSC World America is expected to make …

Royal Caribbean just revealed the details of the newest member of its fleet, Icon of the Seas, and it’s unlike any cruise ship at sea. When it launches in January 2024, Icon of the Seas will become the largest cruise ship in the world, surpassing Wonder of the Seas, another one of Royal Caribbean’s ships …

Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury superyacht Evrima has finally set sail after 32 months of delay. Initially scheduled to launch in February 2020, the 298-passenger ship departed from Barcelona on Saturday for a 7-day cruise to Nice. Stops on the ship’s maiden voyage include Palma de Mallorca, Saint-Tropez, and Antibes. Suites aboard the new floating Ritz-Carlton start …

Celebrity Cruises is back better than ever, with nine cruise ships being deployed in the Caribbean for the winter season. Their new itineraries offer four-night sailings departing from Miami and longer cruises at sea for seven to eleven nights with luxurious stops in destinations like Aruba, Grand Cayman, St. Thomas, and Cozumel. The newest ships …

MSC Cruises is expanding in the States and taking on major players in the industry. European-owned cruise line MSC Cruises announced this week that it will be adding one luxury liner to its major cruise ship hubs in the U.S. Under MSC’s updated plan, 5 ships in total will be operating out of Port Miami, …

In a return to normalcy, Norwegian Cruise Line has dropped all travel restrictions effective October 5, 2022. This means that guests on Norwegian cruises no longer have to submit to COVID-19 testing, masking, or vaccination requirements. Norwegian is one of the first major cruise lines to do away with vaccination requirements and the first cruise …

A new major cruise port is set to be built in The Bahamas in what is undoubtedly an exciting development for the cruise industry. Famous the world over for their pristine beaches, vibrant and authentic Caribbean culture, and clear, deep blue waters, The Bahamas are a spot that’s already popular with cruise tours and regular …

Now Might Be The Best Time To Grab A Few Deals Before Rates Begin To stabilize The cruise industry is well and truly on the mend. After a tough two years being the world’s litmus test for pandemic normality, the industry’s popularity is once again soaring. The industry spent the better part of the pandemic …