Cruise Industry
Mandatory COVID vaccination requirements do not apply to BC Ferries
The Canadian company BC Ferries announced that its travelers will not be subject to federal rules mandating that all passengers be fully COVID...
October 8, 2021
Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady debuts in PortMiami (Florida) after 18-month delay
18+ months after Virgin Voyages' first ship Scarlet Lady was expected to set sail, she departed with passengers on Wednesday, October 6, from...
October 7, 2021
Princess Cruises celebrates the restart of Majestic Princess in Los Angeles
Princess Cruises celebrated Majestic Princess' arrival and return to service at the Port of Los Angeles (Long Beach-San Pedro, California) on...
October 7, 2021
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ships restarting in January-February 2022
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced plans for more cruise ship restarts for January & February 2022, as the company is working towards the return...
October 7, 2021
German operator Nicko Cruises requires proof of COVID vaccination on all ships
The Mystic Cruises-owned German operator Nicko Cruises (fleet) announced the company will require proof of vaccination on all of its ships. Nicko's...
October 7, 2021
Costa Smeralda and Costa Fascinosa redeployed for the 2021-2022 Brazilian cruise season
Costa Cruises confirmed the redeployment of Costa Smeralda and Costa Fascinosa for the winter 2021-2022 Brazilian season. Costa will sail around the...
October 7, 2021
NCL-Norwegian’s full fleet of 28 cruise ships to resume service by April 1
Frank Del Rio (NCL-Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO) announced that the company's full fleet (28 ships) would resume service by April 1st, 2022, for the...
October 6, 2021
Fincantieri cuts first steel for MSC Explora Journeys ship, Explora 2
The first steel of MSC Explora 2, the second of 4 newbuilds that Fincantieri Italy is building for MSC Explora Journeys (new travel brand / division...
October 6, 2021
Azamara Cruises restarts in South Africa with Azamara Pursuit January-March 2022
Azamara Cruises announced its return to South Africa, as the country reopens international cruising. Azamara Pursuit is scheduled to set sail from...
October 6, 2021
Port of Tarragona (Spain Costa Daurada) approves tender for new cruise terminal on Balears Wharf
Port Tarragona (on Spain's Costa Daurada) approved the tender for the building and operation of a new cruise ship terminal on the Balears Wharf. The...
October 5, 2021
Lisbon Cruise Port is back in business with 45 cruise ship calls in October
LCP-Lisbon Cruise Port (operated by Global Ports Holding) is already officially back in business. Port Lisbon (Portugal) expects a total of 45...
October 5, 2021
Atlas Ocean Voyages launches Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
Providing passengers with peace of mind for possible complications and unexpected situations while sailing, Atlas Ocean Voyages launched its industry...
October 5, 2021
Zhao Shang Yi Dun (former Viking Sun) is the first cruise ship to restart in China
Viking Cruises announced the first voyage of Zhao Shang Yi Dun-Viking Sun under a joint-venture with China Merchants Shekou on October 1. The vessel...
October 5, 2021
MSC Cruises' Magnifica ship offers 7-night cruises to the Northern Pearls
After the success of its Northern European season during the summer and due to ongoing demand from passengers to sail in the region, MSC Cruises...
October 4, 2021
Royal Caribbean partners with TraceSafe, rolls out mandatory contact tracing wearable
Tracesafe Inc - the global leader in location-aware IoT (Internet of Things) platforms for large-scale industrial and enterprise operations...
October 4, 2021