Cruise Industry
Valencia Spain homeports MSC Grandiosa cruise ship through November 5
Port Valencia Spain is welcoming the latest-generation MSC Cruises' ship MSC Grandiosa every Friday until November 5. The cruise ship docks at Cap i...
August 25, 2021
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
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 ships return to Manhattan (NYC New York) in late September
Cruise liners are expected to restart in Manhattan, known regionally as the City (the most densely populated of the 5 boroughs of New York City) in...
August 24, 2021
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas departs on test cruise from Cape Liberty (NYC)
On Sunday, August 22, RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis of the Seas set sail on a 6-night test cruise from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey-NYC...
August 24, 2021
Crystal Symphony is the first cruise ship to leave Boston (Massachusetts USA) since start of COVID...
The first cruise from Boston (Massachusetts USA) since the COVID crisis began is finally expected to depart on Monday, August 23. The Crystal...
August 23, 2021
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
Former AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAcara to sail for a new Russian cruise line
The name "Astoria Grande" was painted on the bow of AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAcara (1996-built) that was sold in June 2021 to an unknown buyer...
August 23, 2021
VIDEO: Silversea presents 2023-2024 itineraries
Responding to the demand for longer voyages to more distant destinations, the ultra-premium travel brand Silversea Cruises opened general sales on a...
August 22, 2021
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line restarts from California with Carnival Panorama ship
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is the first cruise ship operator to resume sailings from California since the industry-wide pause 17 months ago. Carnival...
August 22, 2021Crystal Symphony to sail 7-night Caribbean cruises November 2021-March 2022
The GHK-owned premium brand Crystal Cruises announced that its ship Crystal Symphony would be deployed to the Caribbean for winter season 2021-2022...
August 21, 2021
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
Port of Southampton England boasts 2 consecutive 5-ship weekends during August
The Port of Southampton England UK had its busiest month of the year to date for cruises, with a pair of consecutive 5 cruise ship weekends during...
August 21, 2021
Azamara Cruises launches Europe 2023 fleet deployment
The boutique-style, ultra-luxury travel brand Azamara announced the launch of its Europe 2023 deployment across a full fleet of cruise ships for the...
August 21, 2021
Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal's Phase 1 dock expansion completed (partnership with RCG-Royal...
On August 17, the Southeast Alaskan community of Sitka (Baranof Island) welcomed one of RCI-Royal Caribbean’s largest ships - Ovation of the...
August 20, 2021