Cruise news (virus-tagged)

BC Ferries reducing capacity by 50% due to Coronavirus
A drastic fall in demand for ferry travel on BC Ferries resulted in service schedule changes on local routes. The Canadian state-owned company BC...
April 4, 2020
Cruise Industry
Crew transfers between two Royal Caribbean ships in Sydney Australia
Crew transfer is underway between two Royal Caribbean ships off Sydney NSW's coast - Radiance of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas. It is thought the...
April 4, 2020
Accidents
1 crew dies on Celebrity Infinity, 2 crew medevaced from Oasis of the Seas
A crew has died on Celebrity Infinity, and two crew have been medevaced (airlifted) from Oasis of the Seas. Both cruise liners are passenger-free...
April 3, 2020
Accidents
Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Zaandam docks in Florida
MS Zaandam that spent 12 days at sea with no ports willing to let the vessel dock, pulled into Fort Lauderdale harbour Thursday night. The warm...
April 3, 2020
Accidents
Cruise ship bookings up for 2021 despite Coronavirus
For much of February and March 2020, cruise ships were associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections outbreaks and itinerary cancellations...
April 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Engineer intentionally derails train near USNS Mercy
A train engineer from Los Angeles was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, for allegedly derailing a locomotive at high speed close to the docked hospital...
April 2, 2020
Accidents
Trump insists US 'has to help' Coronavirus-hit cruise ships heading to Florida
Donald Trump said that the USA “has to help” two Coronavirus (COVID-19)-hit cruise liners en-route to Florida amid warnings that more...
April 2, 2020
Accidents
Carnival Cruise Line cancels more departures in 2020
Select CCL-Carnival Cruise Line itineraries have been cancelled through Fall 2020, the company announced on Wednesday, April 1. Earlier this week...
April 1, 2020
Accidents
Greek ferry ordered to remain anchored with 20 Coronavirus cases onboard
The El Venizelos cruiseferry (IMO 7907673) was on Wednesday, April 1, ordered to remain anchored outside Port Pireaus (Athens) until further notice...
April 1, 2020
Accidents
RCCL-Royal Caribbean requests 1-year extension of Port Galveston’s Pier 10 Cruise Terminal...
World's second-largest cruise shipowner - RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd - has requested a year-long extension before it commences construction on...
April 1, 2020
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Eclipse ship with 4 Coronavirus cases (1 cruiser, 3 crew)
A cruise passenger and 3 crew members who arrived in San Diego CA on Monday have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to county...
April 1, 2020
Accidents
Carnival plans to issue $6 billion in stock and debt
Carnival Corporation is issuing USD 6 billion (~EUR 5,49 B) in stock and debt as the cruise shipowner company tries to shore up its finances...
March 31, 2020
Accidents
Coronavirus-hit Zaandam still at sea, President of Holland America pleads for compassion
Two cruise ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated South American voyage are pleading with Florida officials to allow offloading the...
March 31, 2020
Accidents
Canadian Arctic cruises suspended to prevent spread of Coronavirus
Canadian Arctic's summer’s 2020 cruise season will be suspended due to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The annual report of the...
March 31, 2020
Cruise Industry
Passengers and crew from Coronavirus ship Artania flown to Germany
More than 800 cruise passengers and crew headed home to Germany on chartered flights on Monday, March 30, while 41 others infected with Coronavirus...
March 30, 2020
Accidents