Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises no longer requires PCR Covid test at check-in
A few days ago, the Rostock-based shipping company AIDA Cruises announced a change to its check-in process that took effect today. For months...
April 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cayman Islands remove restrictions on the number of cruise ships
The Cayman Islands are moving to Phase II after the successful Phase I of the reopening for cruise visitors. Phase II means the restrictions on the...
April 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn announces Encore's Eastern Mediterranean cruises (April-November 2022)
Seabourn announced Encore ship's Eastern Mediterranean cruises between April and November 2022. Highlights include voyages to Croatia, Greece...
April 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line increases daily gratuity
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is increasing daily gratuity, which is the first such increase since 2018. The increase was communicated to booked...
April 5, 2022 - Accidents
CLIA welcomes CDC’s removal of COVID Cruise Ship Travel Health Notice
After on Wednesday, March 30, the USA's agency CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) removed its "COVID Cruise Ship Travel Health Notice...
March 31, 2022 - Accidents
USA's CDC drops COVID health notice for cruise ship travel
The USA's agency CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) dropped its risk assessment of cruise travel. For 2+ years now, health officials...
March 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Britain forces ferry companies to pay the minimum wage
Britain said on Monday, March 28, it would force ferry companies docking in its ports to pay the minimum wage as the UK stepped up pressure on P&...
March 28, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Lifting of Australia's cruising ban offers welcome news for thousands of workers
News that cruise ships will be able to return to Australia in April provided a welcome boost for thousands of Australians whose livelihoods depend on...
March 22, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Cruise lines increase their cancellation policies
Several major cruise shipping companies increased their cancellation policies in order to encourage clients to book. Whilst some cruise lines...
March 21, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America speeding up embarkation with “mBark Facial Recognition” & “VeriFLY Vaccine...
HAL-Holland America is enhancing the preboarding passenger experience and making embarkation easier via adding the use of “mBark facial...
March 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Brazil 2022-2023 cruise season to begin in October with 19 itineraries
Brazil’s 2022-2023 cruise season will commence in October with a total of 19 itineraries visiting 8 ports/destinations in the Brazilian states...
March 19, 2022 - Accidents
CDC lowers COVID warnings for cruise ships and Caribbean islands
The USA's CDC agency (Disease Control and Prevention) on Monday, March 14, moved cruise ship travel and several popular Caribbean beach destinations...
March 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Finland easing restrictions for cruise ship passengers
Travelers from third countries who are reaching Finland by cruise ships are now able to enter the country (starting from Monday, March 14) given that...
March 15, 2022 - Accidents
Australia's cruise ship ban to be lifted on April 17
Australia's cruise ship ban is likely to end in April with a formal announcement expected within days, according to Trade and Tourism Minister Dan...
March 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ottawa announces COVID rules for return of cruise ships to ports in Canada
Strict COVID measures will be enforced after cruise ships return to ports in Canada next month following a nearly 2-year hiatus, federal Transport...
March 8, 2022