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 …
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, …
With the world’s biggest cruise ship having recently set sail with passengers for the very first time – here’s what those waiting to board Wonder of the Seas can expect. Having reported a few months ago that the ship was due to launch back in March, it has since completed its maiden voyage – sailing …
The president of Mexico has recently proposed a new cruise port for the coastal resort town of Playa del Carmen – in Mexico. In a press conference – which took place last week – the country’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced plans to gain back the ownership of 2000 hectares of land – which …
The CDC has extended its warning against all cruise travel for U.S. citizens. The CDC first warned against all cruise travel by raising cruises to Level 4: COVID-19 Very High-Risk on December 30, 2021. However, the CDC has extended that warning—despite anger and frustration from the cruise industry. The Cruise Lines International Trade group said: …
Omicron is causing frustration for all travelers this winter, but now it’s affected the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean has canceled cruises on four ships due to “ongoing Covid-19-related circumstances around the world”. Royal Caribbean stated the cruise line was pursuing an “abundance of caution” because of the sharp rise in cases. Although the cruise line …
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for travelers on Thursday, advising them not to board a cruise ship at this time, even if they’ve been fully vaccinated. The official advisory was raised from a Level 3 to a Level 4, which is a “Very High” risk warning. This week’s travel …
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidance for cruise ship travelers this past Friday. From August 20, 2021, the CDC recommends that people who are at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 should avoid cruises altogether. This is regardless of vaccination status. People Advised Against Cruise Ship Travel Those advised against …
Another Caribbean destination has begun easing its travel requirements for vaccinated travelers. Last week, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis announced a change in the country’s travel policy for travelers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are arriving by air that includes a shortened quarantine period from 14 days to 9 …
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its next phase of its ‘Framework for Conditional Sailing Order’ on Friday, an important step to get cruise ships sailing in U.S. waters again. This is the second phase of the ‘Conditional Sailing Order’ (CSO), which was introduced at the end of October 2020 to …
Transport Canada has announced it will ban all cruise ships from operating in Canadian waters until Feb 28, 2022. The original ban on cruise ships was announced by the Canadian government in March of 2020. The newly extended ban that will last at least another year bars all passenger vessels carrying over 100 people. Today, …
Breaking News Update: The passenger who tested positive onboard the ship has now tested negative twice in a Singapore hospital. Original Story Now Continues… It just wasn’t meant to be. The very first Royal Caribbean cruise to resume operations since the global shutdown of cruising back in March has been halted due to a confirmed …