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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 - Accidents
Thousands Stranded on Grand Princess After 21 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed
Nearly half of the 46 people who were tested for Coronavirus onboard Grand Princess moored off San Francisco CA have returned a positive result, vice...
March 7, 2020 - Accidents
MSC Cruises Ship Welcomed in Corfu Amid Coronavirus Fears
MSC Opera visited Corfu Island (Greece) on Thursday, March 5, after a former passenger from the ship had been diagnosed with Coronavirus in his home...
March 6, 2020 - Accidents
More Than 2,000 Stranded on Costa Fortuna in Phuket
More than 2,000 crew and passengers on the cruise liner Costa Fortuna (that arrived in Patong Bay Friday morning / March 6) were denied debarkation...
March 6, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Apex Naming Ceremony to Take Place Later in the Year
Celebrity Cruises is postponing the christening ceremony of its newest ship Celebrity Apex, although its passenger shipping operations start in late...
March 6, 2020 - Accidents
Viking Sun Denied Permission to Dock in Semarang
The Norway-flagged cruise ship Viking Sun was denied docking in Semarang (Java Indonesia) on Thursday, March 5, amid coronavirus fears, as some...
March 5, 2020 - Accidents
Grand Princess Remains Offshore Awaiting Coronavirus Tests
A 71-year-old cruise passenger has died from Coronavirus almost 2 weeks after he returned home, marking the first death from the illness in...
March 5, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines Charters Second Newbuild for Alaska
Victory Cruise Lines is adding a 4th expedition cruise ship to its fleet. The 200-passenger Ocean Discoverer is scheduled for delivery in September...
March 5, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Piraeus Cruise Terminal Holds Inauguration Ceremony of the Cruise Terminal Expansion
The opening ceremony of the Cruise Terminal Expansion project was held last week (February 25) at the cruise terminal of Port Piraeus-Athens. It...
March 5, 2020 - Accidents
Caribbean Princess Returns to Port Early Due to Norovirus Outbreak
Princess Cruises’ ship Caribbean Princess returned to homeport early after 245 people fell ill from a norovirus outbreak. The same situation...
March 4, 2020 - Accidents
Norway Clears AIDA Cruises Passengers After Two Tested Negative for COVID-19
Passengers on an AIDA Cruises liner berthed in southern Norway were cleared out of a 24-hour quarantine after two of them tested negative for...
March 4, 2020 - Accidents
MS Westerdam Arrives Early in Juneau
A Holland America cruise ship that was turned away from several ports in Asia amid coronavirus fears will arrive in Juneau Alaska later this month...
March 4, 2020 - Accidents
Carnival Cruise Ships Skip Caribbean Ports
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is implementing itinerary changes regarding some Caribbean ports of call. ...
March 4, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Introduces New Cruise Destination in Freeport
Holistica Destinations, Royal Caribbean’s new joint venture, announced a US$300 million investment in Freeport, Grand Bahama that is due to...
March 3, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Star Clippers Add 3 Maiden Ports of Call in Greece
HalkiThe tall sailing ship cruise company Star Clippers included 3 maiden ports two roundtrips from Athens (Piraeus) in July 2021 - the lesser-known...
March 3, 2020