Carnival Cruise line has this week adopted a new set of mask-wearing requirements onboard its cruise ships. The new policy comes in the wake of a number of positive cases of Covid-19 reported on its ships in the past week or so, ramping up the pressure on the already ailing industry. The new set of …
The cruise line Royal Caribbean is set to add a new negative PCR testing requirement for all travelers who plan on taking a Royal Caribbean cruise, following several incidents where passengers tested positive for Covid-19 whilst on a trip. The latest twist in the dramatic cruise saga that has been ongoing since the dawn of …
Once seen as one of the more peaceful and relaxing ways to travel, there’s now never a dull moment when it comes to cruising. From a Covid-19 enforced break that lasted more than a year, to lawsuits, mass cancellations and a recent resumption of operations, the cruise industry has been in hot water for well …
Cruise enthusiasts the world over rejoiced last month when ships sailed from American ports for the first time in months, following strict restrictions put into place by the CDC that prohibited them from sailing due to fears of Covid-19 spreading on board. However, whilst America may have its cruises back, one of the world’s most …
It’s taken a while, but things are looking up for the cruise industry. Where once cruise lines were forced to keep their fleet docked with little end in sight, many have now begun sailing once again, with cruise vacations a viable option once more. However, the resumption of cruises across the US hasn’t been without …
Whilst their travel updates are appreciated by travelers the world over, it’s safe to say the CDC has few admirers left in the cruise industry. Frustrated by restrictions that kept cruises at bay for months, cruise lines and politicians alike have voiced their displease at the CDC’s handling of the pandemic.A few months ago, the …
Whether you’re an avid cruise enthusiast or merely dipping your toes into the world of cruising, you’d be forgiven for worrying about the industry over the past 15 months. However, with the recent actions by the CDC, there’s certainly some cause for celebration and hope for a cruise-filled summer once more. Recent developments saw both …
After months of struggle and wrangling with the CDC, it seems that now the ball is firmly in the court of the cruise lines, after the CDC granted Carnival with permission to resume their sailings from three different US ports. However, whilst the CDC has made concessions in recent weeks to allow sailing to resume, …
Despite the last fifteen months or so being a torrid time for the cruise industry, there are reasons to be cheerful for cruise enthusiasts and those in the industry alike. Concessions by the CDC – followed by the successful vaccination drive and drop in cases in the US – means that the cruise industry is …
It would be the understatement of the year to say that the pandemic has taken its toll on travel and tourism, and few sectors have been more affected than the ailing cruise industry. Yet whilst cruises in the US were handed some positive news by the CDC last week, some cruise lines are facing other …
The cruise industry, relatively dormant as a result of the pandemic, has shown some signs of resurgence in recent months. As the U.S. cruise industry is at a standstill due to CDC rules, several cruise lines have began to offer cruises in alternative markets and reported that their bookings have been strong. For some cruise …
For the millions of Americans that work in the tourism industry and depend on travel to make a living, the pandemic has been a year of uncertainty, panic and desperation. With travel almost non-existent compared to previous years, many industries have struggled and have been forced to find new solutions to new problems – and …