Cruise news (policies-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
More CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ships restart in November 2021, some in 2022
With 8 of its boats already in passenger shipping operations, and more restarting in September-October 2021, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced...
September 2, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Santa Barbara CA suspending cruise ship calls until March 2022
Santa Barbara California announced its continued suspension of cruise ship calls on Monday, August 30. According to Waterfront Director Mike...
September 1, 2021 - Cruise Industry
P&O Australia restarts cruises for vaccinated passengers and crew
The Carnival Corporation-owned subsidiary P&O Australia announced its plan to restart with voyages for vaccinated passengers and crew. According...
August 30, 2021 - Accidents
DCL-Disney Cruise Line temporarily cancels visits to Nassau Bahamas
DCL-Disney Cruise Line delayed its return to Nassau Bahamas as a call port. The itinerary change impacts select itineraries in September and October...
August 29, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Atlas Ocean Voyages to require proof of COVID vaccination beginning October 4
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages announced that the luxe-adventure brand would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all passengers, beginning with the...
August 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line requires passengers sailing to Bahamas get COVID vaccine
DCL-Disney Cruise Line will start requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for passengers from the USA boarding ships to The Bahamas in September, the...
August 26, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Denmark sets new rules for cruises: all passengers are tested before going ashore
From August 24, cruise passengers who go ashore in Denmark have to be aware of new requirements. The Danish Authorities already require that all...
August 24, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen becomes the first UK cruise company to complete international voyage
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines became the first cruise line to complete an international ex-UK sailing since the restart of cruising, as its MS Borealis...
August 24, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean changes vaccine policy to comply with The Bahamas' new COVID rules
RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines advised it had changed its vaccine policy for passengers 12+ sailing on Royal Caribbean voyages departing from...
August 23, 2021 - Cruise Industry
CDC warns vacationers in COVID high-risk groups not to take cruises, even if vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 to...
August 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Cruises restart in Jamaica with Carnival Sunshine ship visiting Ocho Rios
Cruise operations resumed in Jamaica on August 17. CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Sunshine called at Port Ocho Rios and became the first...
August 20, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld requires COVID vaccination for all passengers
Effective immediately, Uniworld River Cruises announced that it will require all passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their...
August 16, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Seychelles to reopen for cruise ships in November
Seychelles, one of the first nations to announce a ban on cruise ships last year, intends to reopen in time for the winter 2021 cruise season. The...
August 16, 2021 - Cruise Industry
At least 6 NOT vaccinated Royal Caribbean passengers left on the dock in Seattle WA
At least 6 RCI-Royal Caribbean passengers were left on the dock in Seattle WA on August 13 because they had not received the COVID vaccine. ...
August 16, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company's flagship American Queen returns to service
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced that its American Queen ship had welcomed her first revenue guests in 18 months on Monday, August 9...
August 10, 2021