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Princess Cruises layoffs or furloughs 50% of its California workforce
The Santa Clarita CA-based company Princess Cruises announced it will lay off or furlough about 50% of its Californian workforce because of the...
May 16, 2020
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RCI-Royal Caribbean post-Coronavirus sailings exclude traditional buffets
The RCI-Royal Caribbean International announced that health and safety changes planned for the post-COVID cruises included eliminating...
May 16, 2020
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Diamond Princess leaves port after being docked in Yokohama, Japan for 3 months
The Princess Cruises liner Diamond Princess is currently en route to Malaysia after being docked in Port Yokohama Japan for 3 months. The passenger...
May 16, 2020
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Cunard's Queen Victoria becomes the sixth cruise ship in Weymouth Bay, England
A 6th cruise ship joined the growing fleet in Weymouth Bay (off Isle of Portland, Dorset England) on May 14. Cunard's liner Queen Victoria...
May 16, 2020
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Passenger ferries in Greece resume nationwide service on May 18
Passenger ferry service in Greece resumes throughout the country on Monday, May 18. New passenger shipping guidelines require travellers to wear...
May 15, 2020
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NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to relaunch 5 ships at a time
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is expecting its entire fleet will be able to resume operations in 5 to 6 months. According to Frank Del Rio...
May 15, 2020
Cruise Industry
DIV Shipbuilding commences construction of the world’s greatest luxury superyacht
Following the completion of the engineering stages, Ocean Residences Development have taken a step forward in the next stages of the development of...
May 15, 2020
Cruise Industry
Avalon Waterways introduces new “Short & Suite” river cruise itineraries
One of the world's largest river cruise companies - Avalon Waterways - announced a selection of 4-5-6-day “Short and Suite” itineraries...
May 14, 2020
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Carnival Corporation strengthens liquidity for an extended cruise suspension due to Coronavirus
World's largest cruise shipowner - Carnival Corporation - announced additional actions to further strengthen its liquidity position in the event of...
May 14, 2020
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Celestyal Cruises announces new 2021-2022 itineraries
The leading Greek cruise company Celestyal Cruises (fka Louis Cruises) released details of its new itineraries for 2021 and 2022, with new call ports...
May 14, 2020
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Disney Cruise Line cancels all itineraries through July 27
DCL-Disney Cruise Line extended its suspension of departures through July 27, 2020, the company announced on Wednesday, May 13. DCL had previously...
May 14, 2020
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AmaWaterways 2022 river cruises open for booking
One of the world's largest river cruise companies - AmaWaterways opened bookings for most of its 2022 itinerary program - or 6 months ahead of...
May 13, 2020
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Cruise ships not allowed in BC Canada for summer 2020
Cruise ship tourists will not be allowed to disembark if vessels arrive at the British Columbia ports this summer, the province's health officials...
May 13, 2020
Cruise Industry
How TUI cruise passengers will sail in the post-Coronavirus world
The UK's largest cruisetour operator TUI UK revealed how its cruise ship clients will spend time at sea in the post-pandemic travel world. According...
May 13, 2020
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Seychelles ban ship cruising for 2 years
Republic of Seychelles' Minister Didier Dogley announced banning cruise ships for 2 years. The Government's decision is part of the measures to...
May 13, 2020
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