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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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Accidents
Millionaire Kai Wunsche (JOOP!) dies after falling overboard from Hapag-Lloyd's cruise ship MS...
On August 20, 2021, several major global media outlets reported that the 82-year-old Kai Wunsche is presumed dead after falling overboard from the...
August 23, 2021 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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, 2021 - Accidents
5 COVID-positive crew on TUI Cruises' ship Mein Schiff 2
5 COVID cases have been found onboard TUI's ship Mein Schiff 2. The vessel is currently sailing in the Mediterranean and commenced her 10-day voyage...
August 22, 2021 - Accidents
2021 Asia Cruise Forum JEJU has been cancelled
The Jeju Tourism Organization announced that the "2021 Asia Cruise Forum" planned on August 26-28 at Shinhwa World Jeju Landing Convention Center on...
August 22, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Crystal 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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
DCL cruise ship Disney Wish debuts new interactive experience- Disney Uncharted Adventure
DCL-Disney Cruise Line is taking classic storytelling into a new realm of immersive family fun onboard its newest and largest ship MS Disney Wish...
August 20, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Cruises restart in Jamaica with Carnival Sunshine ship visiting Ocho Rios
Cruise operations resumed in Jamaica on August 17. CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Sunshine called at Port Ocho Rios and became the first...
August 20, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Groundbreaking ceremony to begin an upgrade of Samoa's Port Apia
The Samoa Government and ADB-Asian Development Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially start an upgrade of the country's international...
August 20, 2021