Cruise news (policies-tagged)

Royal Caribbean Group postpones resumption of cruises until November 1
Despite previously announcing it would welcome passengers aboard a few liners on October 1, Royal Caribbean Group said they would be postponing the...
August 30, 2020
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Reservations open for Crystal Esprit cruises in 2023 through early 2024
Crystal Yacht Cruises opened reservations for its boutique yacht Crystal Esprit 2023 and early 2024 itineraries. The 6-, 7-, and 8-night voyages...
August 29, 2020
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Princess Cruises cancels early 2021 World Cruises & Circle South America sailings
Due to limitations and restrictions with border and port access determined by the government and health authorities as well as the continued...
August 27, 2020
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Costa Cruises to require all passengers to take COVID-19 test
Costa Cruises announced it continued to "work for a responsible and safe start" of its sailings, scheduled for September 2020 and became the first...
August 26, 2020
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Crystal Clean+ protocols launched for Crystal Endeavor and Crystal Esprit
Crystal Cruises recently announced its health and safety protocols for the line's expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor, and for the Crystal Esprit yacht...
August 22, 2020
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Brittany Ferries hit by new travel policy
As of 4 am on Saturday, August 15, anyone travelling to the UK from France has to self-quarantine for 2 weeks. French ministers stated they were...
August 18, 2020
Cruise Industry
CDC posting comments from the public on cruise ships' return to operation
The USA's CDC agency began posting comments from the general public on how cruise ships should restart voyages. Since July 24, the CDC has been...
August 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
Italian cruise ships will not be visiting Venice this summer
When Italian cruise liners restarted voyages again this weekend, a stop they are not making is Port Venice. Prior to the pandemic, Venice City was a...
August 16, 2020
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Port Rockland, Maine limits calls from large cruise ships
Rockland ME (Maine) will limit the number of large cruise ships that can call at Rockland Harbor annually under an updated plan aiming to promote...
August 14, 2020
Cruise Industry
U by Uniworld introduces new 2021 itineraries
In 2021, the new brand U by Uniworld will provide "completely new, first-of-its-kind experiences." The river cruise company is reimaging the...
August 12, 2020
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Crystal River Cruises launches Crystal Clean+ 2.0 health and safety protocols
Crystal Cruises announced the expansion of its Crystal Clean+ (safety and health protocols) to the sisterships of Crystal River Cruises. Crystal...
August 12, 2020
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises extends Return with Regent promotion on 2021 voyages
The ultra-luxury travel brand RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises extended its "Return with Regent" promotion for all bookings made by August 31 on 2021...
August 10, 2020
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AIDA Cruises preparing for resumption of sailings from September 6
AIDA Cruises announced it is planning to resume its operations with the first liners from German ports at the beginning of September. The...
August 10, 2020
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MSC Cruises resumes operations in the Mediterranean starting August 16
MSC Cruises announced that flagship MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica are due to resume operations in the Mediterranean starting from August 16 and 29...
August 9, 2020
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SeaDream Yacht Club launches new booking policy
SeaDream Yacht Club recently released a new booking policy to allow passengers to book with confidence during uncertain times. Due to the...
August 7, 2020
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