Cruise news (policies-tagged)

Holland America, Princess and Seabourn cancel all departures through/including June 30
Carnival Corporation-owned companies Princess, Holland America and Seabourn extended fleetwide passenger shipping operations through and...
April 16, 2020
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Carnival Cruise Line cancels all itineraries/departures through and including June 26
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line extended its fleetwide suspension in passenger shipping operations and cancelled all scheduled itineraries through and...
April 13, 2020
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CDC's “No Sail Order” extended for all cruise ships at least though July
The US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) extended its “No Sail Order” for all cruise vessels by at least 100 days or until...
April 10, 2020
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Genting Cruise Lines introduces enhanced preventive measures due to COVID-19
Due to the global COVID pandemic, Genting Cruise Lines (GKL) introduced enhanced preventive measures including the requirement for passengers aged 70...
April 9, 2020
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TUI River Cruises launch suspended until November
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to block the cruise industry, TUI Cruises UK announced further program changes. In March, the...
April 8, 2020
Cruise Industry
Irish ferry routes from Rosslare and Dublin get Government support
Ireland's Government is setting aside EUR 15 million to ensure the continued operation of 5 ferry routes from Dublin and Rosslare for at least 3...
April 8, 2020
Cruise Industry
Disney Wonder Alaskan cruises cancelled through July
DCL-Disney Cruise Line suspended all new departures through April 28 but up until yesterday, Disney Wonder had Alaskan cruises scheduled to depart...
April 7, 2020
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CDC updates Coronavirus-related recommendations for debarking cruise passengers
As of April 4, the US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) updated its recommendations in order to help American cruisers get home as...
April 6, 2020
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Cruise ships banned from docking in downtown Ketchikan Alaska due to Coronavirus
Cruise companies will have to find some other spot than downtown Ketchikan AK to park their vessels as they ride out the Coronavirus (COVID-19...
April 4, 2020
Cruise Industry
Cunard and P&O extend suspension of operations
Cruise companies P&O and Cunard lengthened the suspension of operations because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Two of Cunard Line's...
March 30, 2020
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Royal Caribbean introduces “Cruise With Confidence”
RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd announced it is offering a “Cruise With Confidence” plan to all already booked customers, or those...
March 29, 2020
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Which Cruise Lines Suspend Operations?
All large cruise companies announced they would suspend operations to and from USA ports for 30 days due to the COVID pandemic, CLIA (Cruise Lines...
March 15, 2020
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Princess and Viking Suspend Operations
Princess Cruises suspended all ocean voyages for 2 months while Viking Cruises also halted voyages until May due to Coronavirus. Princess said...
March 12, 2020
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Cruise Lines International Association Promises New Coronavirus Plan
On Saturday, March 7, representatives from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and major cruise lines met with VP Mike Pence and Acting...
March 11, 2020
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The United States Considering Ways to Discourage Travelers from Taking Cruises
The USA is currently considering ways to discourage US travellers from taking ship cruises as part of the broader effort to limit the spread of...
March 7, 2020
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