The ongoing saga between the cruise industry and the CDC has been one of the stories of the pandemic. From outright banning cruises in March 2020 to watching cruises begin to restart in recent weeks, it seems the saga has finally reached an end – but not without another twist in the tale. Cruise industry …

On Friday, Royal Caribbean International announced six of its major cruise ships would begin sailing from major U.S ports from July onwards. This comes after news that the CDC has granted more cruise lines permission to begin test cruises throughout the summer. In addition, the company also expects its entire fleet to be fully operational …

It’s been a week of positive news for the cruise industry. Just a few days after applying, Royal Caribbean has gained approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to go ahead with its test cruises in late June from Miami. CDC Requirements to Restart Cruises The CDC says that cruise ships can …

Following months of pandemic-induced inactivity, the ball is finally rolling in the cruise industry, with several cruise lines no doubt a flurry of activity behind the scenes as they race to get ready for a summer of sailing. Following the CDC’s announcements about restarting and simulated “test” cruises, cruise lines now have the opportunity to …

When the Titanic was launched, it was not only the largest passenger ship in the world, but the largest ship ever built. Whilst it has lost that title several times over the past century, few from that period would scarcely believe just how big cruise ships were to become – and they’re set to become …

Airlines around the world have started to ramp up their offerings, as it looks like we may be heading for a summer of air travel after several long months of the pandemic. However, whilst airlines might be gearing up for a busy season, the same cannot be said for cruise lines. With the CDC refusing …

One of the the world’s largest cruise lines has decided to take matters into their own hands after being blocked from sailing in the United States and Canada for over a year. Royal Caribbean has announced it will sail from multiple destinations outside of the United States by summer due to the CDC’s strict guidelines …

Cozumel mayor Pedro Joaquín Delbouis has announced in a press release that Royal Caribbean will return to the island of Cozumel in June. The sailings will resume June 12 from Nassau and will visit Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Grand Bahama Island and Cozumel, Mexico. The seven day voyages will go on sale …

Now that we are a year into the pandemic, we know how difficult traveling has become. With constant rules changes, new regulations and the constant enforcement and repealing of restrictions, travel has quickly changed from the best thing in our lives to something that can be a bit of a nightmare. It’s the same for …

With the travel industry responsible for billions of dollars around the world, it comes as little surprise that businesses in the industry are searching for the best way to ensure travel can restart again in a safe manner sooner rather than later. As vaccination campaigns pick up the pace around the world, there is one …

More than 200,000 people have applied for Royal Caribbean’s free test cruises that will help the cruise line prepare for relaunch.  As part of the CDC’s requirements for a conditional sailing certificate, all cruise lines that want to resume operations in the United States must participate in virtual sailings that enable the ships to practice their …